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IPI calls on states to take concrete action to end impunity for crimes against the press

Amid spiraling violence and attacks on the press, states must urgently uphold their commitments and obligations to protect the safety of journalists – including in conflict zones – and take concrete action to end impunity for these crimes, the International Press Institute (IPI) said to mark International Day to End Impunity on November 2, 2023. Over […]

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Turkey Trial Blog: Photojournalist’s case launched upon the complaint of the police officers who assaulted him adjourned

IPI monitored the first hearing of the case in which AFP photojournalist Bülent Kılıç, who was tortured and detained by the police while covering the Pride March in Istanbul on June 26, 2021, is facing charges of “resisting public officials to obstruct them from duty” and “publicly insulting a public official”. The hearing was held […]

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How can constructive journalism contribute to mitigating media polarization?

The moment I truly grasped the concept of democracy was during a training session where young individuals from different cities across Turkey gathered for a shared purpose. I found this training to be quite democratic, as it brought together individuals from diverse backgrounds, all united in the common goal of learning the art of facilitating […]

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IPI-CGC Masterclass in Journalism: The Art of Pitching

Columbia Global Centers | Istanbul and the International Press Institute (IPI) invite you to join our masterclass for freelance journalists from Turkey. Through this 4-week course the participants will learn the art of pitching their story ideas to international media outlets. The participants will meet leading journalists and editors, get feedback on their ideas and […]

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