II. INDEPENDENT AND SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

A free and independent media has long been considered an essential part of any democracy. Independent media investigate facts, provide unbiased coverage of news, fight disinformation, and ensure accountability and transparency within democracies. As democracy comes under threat, journalists worldwide are also under threat.

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The Kyiv Independent — Now an international player
Verify-Sy — Countering disinformation in Syria and abroad
Kritički — Shedding light on societal issues
Initiative 4 Peace — Providing resources and analysis on the war in Ukraine on Telegram
Prizma — Building a bridge between communities
LiceUlice - A street magazine with a social conscience
KirkukNow — Independent reporting from the disputed territories of Iraq
Sowt — Podcasts that are taking the Arab world by storm