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From survival to growth: how Ukranian newsrooms are bolstered with structured support

Four years into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, three newsrooms share the most significant changes they experienced, thanks to institutional support from the Stronger Together programme – now entering its second year.

Q&A with Lena K Samuelsson: ‘Who else will take the fight for journalism, if not us?’

For decades, Lena K Samuelsson not only had a front-row seat to witness Schibsted’s constant drive to change and transform its business and journalism, she also played a crucial leadership role in shaping and executing the Nordic group’s strategy. Last week WAN-IFRA announced she will join the organisation as Executive Strategic Advisor, helping to shape the organisation’s strategy and that of its members. Here is our conversation with her about this new role.

Stronger Together: A Year of Growth, Connection, and Forward Momentum

2025-12-15. In its first year, the Stronger Together programme empowered 40 Ukrainian media outlets with grants, training, and mentorship, boosting investigative reporting, newsroom leadership, and resilience. As it moves into year two, new international partnerships promise to drive further innovation, collaboration, and impact for independent journalism.

Stronger Together: Ukrainian media find power in collaboration

2025-09-17. Six months into the Stronger Together programme, Ukrainian independent media are producing new investigative content, building stronger connections, and gaining critical tools for resilience – further boosted by today’s launch of the WIN Ukraine Leadership Accelerator Programme.

‘Information no longer works top-down’ – India’s newest Gen-Z viewspaper is totally Spot on

2025-06-27. Having successfully built one of India’s largest social media platforms, news media pioneer Sruthi Gottipati has a new North Star: to develop sustainable media “that can connect with millions.”

Protecting journalists protects journalism: Why the fight against online harassment matters

2025-04-04. Recognising the need for a structured response to the increasing menace of online harassment, WAN-IFRA WIN launches a practical toolkit aimed at helping newsrooms implement effective policies and protocols.

Protecting journalists in the Digital Age: an inside look into the workings of the world’s first Online Safety Editor

2025-03-21. Four years into a role designed to tackle online abuse, Reach Plc’s Rebecca Whittington puts the spotlight on this ongoing scourge, ahead of the upcoming release of WAN-IFRA WIN’s Newsroom Policy Guide to Fight Online Harassment.

Accelerating Action: why, and how, WAN-IFRA WIN will keep driving inclusivity in global news media

2025-03-07. We mark International Women’s Day 2025 by dedicating to its theme, with just that: Action. WAN-IFRA’s equality champion Melanie Walker outlines the real need for urgent change – and how we intend to bring it.

‘Just keep swimming’ – KBR’s Citra Prastuti on leading from the front in challenging times

2025-03-06. The Editor-in-Chief of Indonesia’s first independent national radio news agency shares the power of collaboration, building an artisanal platform for podcasters in a young, fast-growing digitally literate environment and why she’s campaigning for Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across the industry – in just 5 Questions.

Who is Setting the News Agenda? New report shows some progress in gender equality – but barriers remain

2025-03-04. A new report from WAN-IFRA WIN highlights ongoing disparities in gender representation in media leadership roles across major global regions, as men continue to dominate business and editorial leadership roles. WIN responds with a decisive all to action.