The International Media Support (IMS) organization issued a report titled "Syria: Journalist Safety Mechanisms Start with Trust," focusing on its work in supporting media and journalist safety in Syria in collaboration with the Stabilization Support Unit. The report states that IMS is making efforts concerning journalist safety and the issue of impunity within the framework of the United Nations plan. The organization stated that after more than a decade of war, the media landscape in Syria remains fragmented and disorganized, especially with independent journalists fleeing into exile, being displaced internally, or being killed by the regime. IMS further explained that it has been working with the Stabilization Support Unit since 2020 "to achieve cooperation and alignment between active media entities in opposition-controlled areas in the northern part of the country." Additionally, the Stabilization Support Unit, with IMS support, organized a series of workshops to encourage dialogue among stakeholders from independent media outlets, local governing authorities, local military forces, and civil society to ensure journalist safety. IMS emphasized the importance of these meetings as they "gathered key local experts to discuss challenges and needs related to media safety, contributing to building a platform for dialogue and trust among various actors." Mr. Munther Al-Sallal, Executive Director of the Stabilization Support Unit, stated that this project is "important at a time when many international entities have stopped supporting Syrian media, despite the deteriorating situation, dire living conditions, violations, and instability." Mr. Al-Sallal continued, "Inviting actors to dialogue and build trust among them is an achievement in itself in the current Syrian environment. We believe it will increase the safety of journalists and enhance their professionalism on the ground." According to IMS, the "Media Code of Ethics" issued in February of this year is considered "one of the most important outcomes of this project." It represents a significant step towards creating a more professional and cooperative media sector, focusing on explaining media laws, increasing protection for journalists, and educating them about their rights and responsibilities, according to the organization's report. The Stabilization Support Unit, with IMS support, will further focus on governance to enhance and develop internal structures and safety policies for media groups. This also includes establishing a robust regional emergency plan, locally directed, aimed at preparing emerging local media institutions for repositioning in the future if conflict escalates in their areas. Mr. Munther Al-Sallal reaffirmed, "The workshops and the Media Code of Ethics are the first steps towards a regional emergency plan, through which we will work to improve media safety mechanisms so that journalists can continue covering and sharing important stories with the Syrian people and the world during crises." The essence of the partnership between IMS and the Stabilization Support Unit is that such an emergency plan must be developed by local Syrian entities within Syria to ensure the sustainability of the project. This is especially important given that the war in Syria has proven to Syrians that when disasters strike, the international community may not be willing to provide assistance. For this reason, IMS continues its supportive and guiding role for the Stabilization Support Unit to achieve this.