On the eve of #WPFD2024 , we applaud this long overdue and well deserved recognition of Gaza’s courageous journalists, who have paid a high price for their vital contribution to press freedom under constant bombardment by Israeli forces - precisely the reason for RSF’s nomination.

To access CPJ's #JournalistSafety chatbot, journalists should add the chatbot as a contact using the number +1 206-590-6191, open WhatsApp, and text the number “Hello.”

From there, a menu of journalist safety resource options will appear for users to navigate and select from.…

In a year in which half the world’s population will head to the polls and amid heightened threats against the press, CPJ's newly expanded safety chatbot delivers crucial physical, digital, and psychosocial safety information directly into the hands of journalists whenever and…

Journalists & editors: round off you #ijf24 festival tomorrow and relax into this hands-on workshop full of tools to help you strengthen your psychological safety and well-being, and build resilience. 5pm Saturday, Centro Servizi G. Alessi. See you there! journalism festival

#Perugia : ACOS Alliance, Vance Center for International Justice, Maria Salazar Ferro, Silk Road Training, & award-winning journalist Laura Silvia Battaglia al-Jalal discussed the significance of risk assessment & training for journalists reporting in conflict zones and beyond at journalism festival.
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Today’s first session at #IJF was invaluable! Essentials of safety clinics include preparing for risks, building a safety framework & incorporating mental, physical, legal safety, all of which are crucial for journos. Deep thanks to ACOS Alliance & partners for their key efforts.

We’re proud to be a member of ACOS Alliance, creating a culture of safety (ACOS - get it?) With other ACOS friends we’re hosting one-to-one safety clinics at La Rosetta. Still some slots available. Come and say hello if you are in Perugia. #IJF24
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100 journalists & media workers have been killed since we were last in Perugia 12 months ago. #Israel & #Gaza hangs heavy over #IJF24 . First up this morning we’re with our friends ACOS Alliance talking about the fundamentals of keeping safe - for journalists and editors.

If you're attending this year's journalism festival in Perugia take some time for a safety one-to-one with a world-leading specialist. Topics covered include legal, digital, risk assessment, online violence, mental health newsroom protocols etc. Book now: bit.ly/3J0dpEi

If you're attending this week's journalism festival round off your Saturday with a practical self-care workshop & learn evidence-based strategies that will help you manage exposure to traumatic stress, tough assignments, graphic content, anxiety & burnout: bit.ly/3Q5hESN

Editors have the potential to positively impact the safety culture of the journalists they work with & the newsrooms they work in, but safety training is often overlooked.

ACOS Alliance & WAN-IFRA created the Editor Safety Hub to fill this gap: buff.ly/4cI5gSx

We'll be joining experts from Media Defence Christine Pennel-Jon IREX Rory Peck Trust @PENAmerica
Reuters Freedom of the Press The New York Times + more at journalism festival in Perugia to offer free safety clinics for independent journalists. ACOS Alliance #ijf24

🔗Register here: bit.ly/3J0dpEi

Important piece in @NiemenReports on the unprecedented, increasingly toxic blend of threats facing journalists in Gaza:

'In many ways, this has been the most dangerous assignment or environment that we have seen for journalists.”

On the unprecedented dangers journalists face in Gaza 🔽
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At journalism festival safety specialists from the impressive organizations below will be offering free 50 min safety consultations to those attending. Topics incl. online violence, legal safety, self-care, protocols, risk assessments, physical prep. Book now! bit.ly/49a5pLp

🚨 CPJ has compiled #JournalistSafety recommendations for journalists reporting from the front lines of a conflict.

Read, bookmark, and share them with your network:
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#Israel #Gaza
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This week ACOS Alliance joined 38 journalist & civil society orgs calling on the Media Freedom Coalition
to take meaningful action to protect Gaza’s journalists, ensure access to information and investigate killings. #Gaza #JournalismIsNotACrime
Read letter here:
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🔊The Marie Colvin Journalists' Network joins 38 other civil society organisations calling on the Media Freedom Coalition to take meaningful action to protect Gaza’s journalists, ensure access to information and investigate killings.
#Gaza #JournalismIsNotACrime

Download letter here🔗 ipi.media/wp-content/upl…

An impressive line up of safety experts are offering free safety clinics at this year's journalism festival

Perfect for journos looking for guidance on a specific story or issue. Or for editors grappling with safety protocols & responsibilities.
Register: bit.ly/49a5pLp