Solidarity centres just launched by the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine (NUJU), with the support of the International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ), and the Independent Media Trade Union of Ukraine (IMTUU), will help journalists to continue their work during the war in Ukraine. The project was made possible by the IFJ- EFJ appeal for donations.
NUJU is launching a network of journalistic solidarity centres to help media workers during the war. These centres are open in Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk and Chernivtsi, in the headquarters of the regional organisations of NUJU. They are open to all journalists operating in Ukraine.
They can be used as newsrooms, but will also be used to provide training for journalists. In case of emergency, journalists evacuated from the fighting territories will be provided with timely material and financial assistance.
Ukrainian and foreign journalists who are in the war zone or any other region of Ukraine will be able to contact the Centres for support. Small office spaces are available for journalists, with internet connection. The three centres will also serve as distribution points for protective equipment and first aid kits.
“In these difficult days, all journalists unite to help each other,” said NUJU President Sergiy Tomilenko. “Our international partners have mobilised to provide practical assistance to media workers. The Journalistic Solidarity Centers are a concrete expression of international support for journalists in action in Ukraine.”
