The Institute of Mass Information (IMI) is a Ukrainian media NGO that defends the rights of journalists, analyzes the media landscape, reports on media-related events, fights propaganda and disinformation, and provides media teams with safety gear for trips to combat areas in the Russo–Ukrainian war (since 2014). The organization has representatives in 20 regions of Ukraine and runs the hub network “Mediabaza”[1].
The IMI is involved in developing draft bills and media reforms, as well as decrees and other documents regulating the work of media and the information space in Ukraine. The organization also assists the investigation of crimes against journalists and actively works with law enforcers as part of various task forces.
The IMI is a co-founder of the Media Movement (Mediarukh)[2], which unites over 100 media outlets and journalists across Ukraine.
The IMI’s partners include Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and Freedom House; the organization is part of the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX) network.