OKO.press

OKO.press is an independent digital media outlet founded in 2016 that publishes public interest stories. It aims to hold accountable those in positions of power, and give a voice to minorities and underrepresented communities. It is among the top 10 online media outlets in Poland.

In addition, OKO.press aims to fight disinformation and propaganda and debunk myths through investigative journalism and fact-checking. The media outlet reports on the rule of law, democracy, civil society, human rights, the situation and rights of LGBTQA+ people, climate, and the economy.

OKO.press publishes only information produced in-house and available to the audience without a paywall or advertising. The information is published as written pieces (analysis, interviews, opinions) and multimedia formats (podcast, film, live video, graphics). OKO.press is particularly strong on social media platforms (benchmark: largest online media in Poland).

OKO.press has an engaged community that supports the organisation, with individual donations covering approximately 70% of its operating costs. It also cooperates with numerous organisations to improve democracy, the rule of law, human and civil rights, LGBTQA+ rights, women's rights, the environment, energy and climate, education, and health.

OKO.press journalists have been nominated for or received several awards, including the Grand Press in 2016, the Pen of Hope, and Radio Zet's A. Woyciechowski Award. In 2020, OKO.press received the Freedom of Expression award from Index on Censorship for defending freedom of speech in Poland.

It is published by the NGO Foundation for Civic Monitoring OKO.

Last updated: January 2023