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IPS Iletisim Vakfi (bianet.org)
Faikpaşa Caddesi Faikpaşa Apartmanı
No: 37 Kat: 3 Daire: 7-8 Beyoğlu
34427
İstanbul
İstanbul
Turkey
00 90 212 251 15 03 (pbx)
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IPS Iletisim Vakfi / Bagimsiz Iletisim Agi
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Founding charter of a foundation (General Directorate of Foundations)
The Independent Communication Network (BİA) is the centre piece of the IPSCommunication Foundation. BİA is an ongoing project trying to accomplish theaim of strengthening the "independent media" by four main activity areas. Eventhough our news site is well-known in Turkey and even more widely known internationally, BİA targets to change the entire communication process beyond its daily news production.
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bianet.org
https://bianet.org/english (English)
https://bianet.org/kurdi (Kurdish)
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https://x.com/bianet_org
https://x.com/bianet_eng
https://x.com/bianet_kurdi
https://www.youtube.com/@bianet
https://bsky.app/profile/bianet.org
https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:fi6fyml5b2q3fhyfnfwqsllq
@bianet-kurdi.bsky.social
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Youtube, Instagram, X, Facebook, Tiktok, Blusky
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1993
Founded by the IPS Communication Foundation was established in 1993 with the aim of supporting rights-based journalism, amplifying the voices of civil society, and contributing to the democratization of the media.
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In 2000, with the support of the European Union, bianet launched its online publication through bianet.org.
Positioning itself outside of the mainstream media, bianet embraces an independent, pluralistic, and peace-oriented approach to journalism.
It provides an alternative source of information on key issues such as freedom of expression, gender equality, children's and LGBTI+ rights, the environment, local governance, and culture.
Through training programs for journalists, support for local media, and ongoing research efforts, bianet continues to play a pioneering role in institutionalizing rights-based journalism in Turkey.
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We define our journalism as rights-based peace journalism.
• Accuracy and commitment to factual truth are indispensable to our journalism.
• We openly correct our mistakes.
• We are not neutral, but we do not side with individuals or institutions; we side with principles, rights, and peace.
• When there is a conflict of interest regarding our news, we always inform the editorial management.
• We respect information given to us on an exclusive basis.
• We protect our news sources from authorities.
• We refrain from reflecting personal opinions in our reporting.
• We never fabricate news, distort information, or commit plagiarism.
• We never alter fixed or moving images beyond necessary visual enhancements and privacy-related requirements.
• We never pay sources, give gifts, or make commitments or promises for news. We never accept bribes.
• We do not source reports from elsewhere if we can prepare them in our own newsroom.
• The safety of journalists is our primary priority.
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https://bianet.org/hakkimizda, https://bianet.org/about-us , https://bianet.org/derbare-me-de
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IPS Communication Foundation is a registered non-profit foundation under Turkish law. As such, it does not have individual or corporate owners in a conventional sense neither "supervisory boards". IPS has the board of directors: •Nadire Mater – [email protected]
• Ertuğrul Kürkçü – [email protected]
• Seyfi Öngider – [email protected]
• Tuğrul Eryılmaz – [email protected]
• Ümre Deniz Tuna [email protected]
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https://bianet.org/about-us
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IPS Communication Foundation is a registered non-profit foundation under Turkish law. As such, it does not have individual or corporate owners in a conventional sense. Instead, it is governed by a Board of Trustees in accordance with its foundation charter. The foundation holds the grant holder for bianet.org, on behalf of IPS Communication Foundation, who is Tayfun Mater.
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https://bianet.org/about-us
•Nadire Mater – [email protected]
• Ertuğrul Kürkçü – [email protected]
• Seyfi Öngider – [email protected]
• Tuğrul Eryılmaz – [email protected]
• Ümre Deniz Tuna [email protected]
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https://bianet.org/about-us
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Nadire Mater
Chairwoman
[email protected]
Murat İnceoğlu
Editor-in-chief
[email protected]
Vecih Cuzdan
Managing Editor
[email protected]
Elif Yılmazlı
General Coordinator
[email protected]
Evren Gönül
Finance Coordinator
[email protected]
Faikpaşa Caddesi,Faikpaşa Apt., No. 37, Kat 3, Daire 7-8, Çukurcuma/Beyoğlu, 34433, İstanbul
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bianet Editorial Desk
Contact: [email protected]
Murat İnceoğlu
Editor-in-Chief
[email protected]
Vecih Cuzdan
Managing Editor
[email protected]
https://bianet.org/about-us
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The Bianet editorial team responds to public questions, comments, and feedback primarily through email and social media channels. Messages sent via the website, social media platforms, or email are reviewed and answered by editors or relevant team members. When necessary—particularly in cases involving significant editorial matters or corrections—clarifications or updates are shared with the public through Bianet's website. Bianet considers public engagement an integral part of its commitment to transparency and rights-based journalism.
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Major Donors, Small international and national funds, donations, memberships, google ads.
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2023: 17,990,407.15 TL (€698.393,50)
2024: 25,041,372.66 TL (€703.935,32)
Swedish Institute of International Affairs (Utrikespolitiska Institutet Box) – TRY 122,688.00 – 03/09/2023
MEDIACENTAR Foundation for Development – EUR 30,127.81 – 07/03/2023
Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) – EUR 268,685.95 – 09/05/2023
OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University, JMIC (Journalism and Media International Center) – EUR 8,704.38 – 09/20/2023
Reporters Sans Frontières (RSF) – EUR 11,513.75 – 11/27/2023
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands / Embassy of the Netherlands in Ankara – TRY 147,150.00 – 12/06/2023
Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) – EUR 341,024.23 – 12/15/2023
South East Europe Network (RRJETI I Europes Juglindore) – EUR 5,056.45 – 01/11/2024
OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University, JMIC – EUR 5,758.00 – 01/10/2024
Federal Republic of Germany – German Consulate General – EUR 6,130.93 – 05/24/2024
Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) – SEK 6,000,000.00 – 05/29/2024
Federal Republic of Germany – German Consulate General – EUR 3,642.00 – 07/10/2024
MEDIACENTAR Foundation for Development – EUR 44,225.29 – 07/22/2024
Federal Republic of Germany – German Consulate General – EUR 5,824.00 – 09/06/2024
Federal Republic of Germany – German Consulate General – EUR 4,056.00 – 09/06/2024
Reporters Sans Frontières (RSF) – EUR 4,915.00 – 10/30/2024
Federal Republic of Germany – German Consulate General – EUR 16,569.00 – 11/04/2024
Federal Republic of Germany – German Consulate General – EUR 17,406.07 – 12/05/2024
OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University, JMIC – EUR 15,480.00 – 01/07/2025
South East European Network for Professionalization of Media (SEENPM) / UNESCO – USD 4,050.00 – 04/04/2025
Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) – SEK 4,200,000.00 – 04/16/2025
OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University, JMIC – EUR 8,500.00 – 05/22/2025
South East European Network for Professionalization of Media (SEENPM) / UNESCO – USD 2,700.00 – 07/08/2025
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https://tgs.org.tr/bianet-5-donem-tis-01-01-2025-31-12-2025/
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https://bianet.org/about-us
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https://www.jti-app.com/report/Ba7AljEVw6enqoYd
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https://bianet.org/hakkimizda
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https://bianet.org/hakkimizda
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