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International Media Support in Myanmar

International Media Support (IMS) is a non-profit organisation working to strengthen the capacity of media to reduce conflict. It’s promise of Good journalism. Better societies sums up their vision. IMS pushes for quality journalism, challenges repressive laws and keeps media workers of all genders safe, so they can do their jobs. Through alliances and innovation, they help free, independent media contribute to positive change and better societies.

Sydneysider Chris (surname withheld to protect him) has been working with IMS in Myanmar but has recently been moved, along with the other staff members, to an undisclosed location in SE Asia for their safety. He joined the Newsroom to speak about the conflict that swept over Myanmar when the military rejected the election results and took power.

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IMS pushes for quality journalism, challenges repressive laws and keeps media workers of all genders safe, so they can do their jobs. Through alliances and innovation, they help free, independent media contribute to positive change and better societies.

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Pam Walker
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Editor-in-chief: Pam Walker Tutor in Media and Communications, University of Sydney, University of NSW; freelancer The South China Morning Post; communications teacher Sydney TAFE; editor, NewsLocal, The Fairfield Advance; former journalist and editor Courier Newspapers (Group Arts Editor, inaugural editor Central, editor and news editor The Wentworth Courier), editor The Glebe (Cumberland); journalist Fairfax Community Newspapers (the Fairfield City Champion); and editor AMG publications The City Hub, The Bondi View, The City News. Former media adviser for City of Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore.

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