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Undo the Firewall - Bring Independent News to Russians

HELLO MONDAY/DEPT® PROJECT
Undo the Firewall - Bring Independent News to Russians by HELLO MONDAY/DEPT®

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  • Undo the Firewall - Bring Independent News to Russians
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  • HELLO MONDAY/DEPT®

About This Project

Summary

With the World Economic Forum declaring “Misinformation” as the #1 global threat for 2024. We worked with The True Story (https://thetruestory.news/en) to launch Undo the Firewall — aimed at countering internet censorship in Russia.

Goals & Objectives

Undo the Firewall provides a simple yet powerful tool for websites worldwide to host uncensored news stories about Russia. The initiative seeks to break through digital barriers and ensure access to unfiltered information for Russian citizens.

Results & Impact

In 2023, Russia censored an estimated one million websites, including news sites and social media platforms. Undo the Firewall aims to break this information barrier, empowering website owners to expose real news and counter censorship. This initiative seeks to empower everyone to participate.

the team

Anders Jessen
  • Technical Director
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Lev Gershenzon
  • Founder
  • The True Story
Rikke Agersnap
  • Account Director
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João de Almeida
  • Designer
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