CIPR backs Ukraine Communications Support Network
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) is pleased to announce its support of the Ukraine Communications Support Network (UCSN), a network to support volunteer communications activity in support of the people of Ukraine.
The network, hosted by the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) and the International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO), is inviting PR professionals around the world to submit proposals for voluntary communications activity.
How to help
Communications professionals are invited to submit proposals across the following 12 categories. Proposals can be submitted here.
- Secretariat Support for UCSN - Provide ongoing strategic, administrative and content support for UCSN activity, including proposal management and reporting, web and social media support, media relations.
- Ukraine Government Support- Provide daily strategic support on messaging, crisis response, media relations support to related resources in Ukraine.
- International Media and Journalist Support - Assist journalists with content, interview support, access to reporting assets.
- Promote Independent Journalism In Ukraine - Campaigns to promote independent journalism resources in Ukraine as trustworthy information sources. Activities could include communication efforts to assist the raising of financial support or other means of support.
- Promote International Refugee Support - Campaigns to aid recognised international refugee support organizations and efforts to promote fundraising, volunteering, public policy or other areas of technical support.
- Promote Domestic Refugee Support -Campaigns to aid domestic refugee support organizations in efforts to promote fundraising, volunteering, public policy and other areas of technical support.
- Legal Aid Support - Efforts to promote and collaborate with legal assistance programs to promote resources and policies for refugees.
- Public Awareness -Projects for raising / maintaining public attention, including vigils, demonstrations and other events.
- Business Continuity Support - Campaigns to support businesses, cultural institutions, and other communities in Ukraine or in exile.
- Digital, Web and Developer Support
- Social Media and Content Production Support
- Credible Information / Counter Misinformation - campaigns and resources to promote credible sources of news and information; projects and resources to counter misinformation/disinformation.
Event
Find out more about how to support the Network at this event on April 12.
We are proud to lend our name to this initiative and encourage members to consider putting their experience and expertise to support efforts. We know this war is being fought on many levels and the role of communications and information is a key area where professionals can add real value whether in finding solutions in the short term or building for the long-term.
About the Chartered Institute of Public Relations
Founded in 1948, the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) is the world's only Royal Chartered professional body for public relations practitioners with nearly 10,000 members.
The CIPR advances professionalism in public relations by making its members accountable to their employers and the public through a code of conduct and searchable public register, setting standards through training, qualifications, awards and the production of best practice and skills guidance, facilitating Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and awarding Chartered Public Relations Practitioner status (Chart.PR).