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Plan for the expected and unexpected: What you need to think about when completing a risk assessment

There’s no story worth dying for – here’s how you can better protect yourself out in the field.

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WAN-IFRA External Contributor

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2019-06-04 17:00

'Free media is not an optional extra,' says UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt

"A free media is not an optional extra, still less a 'Western' value: it forms one pillar of a thriving society, benefiting people in every corner of the world," UK's Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt told delegates to WAN-IFRA's World News Media Congress on Saturday in Glasgow.

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Brian Veseling

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2019-06-01 17:30

Jamal Khashoggi awarded 2019 Golden Pen of Freedom

Murdered Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi has been given WAN-IFRA's highest honour for furthering the cause of press freedom. "He knew the dangers. He would not be silent."

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2019-05-29 17:01

Bali Safety Training Helps Journalists Battle the Elements

Indonesia is a place of great beauty, but its location on the Ring of Fire makes it especially prone to natural disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis. In addition, the string of islands also faces conflict due to its wealth of ethnic and religious diversity. In early April, over a dozen journalists gathered for a training in Bali to discuss comprehensive strategies for safe reporting.

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Andrew Heslop

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2019-05-03 11:24

On World Press Freedom Day, nothing fake about rising dangers

"On World Press Freedom Day, as more than 250 journalists around the world languish in jails in places such as Turkey, China, and Egypt and hundreds of others risk their lives daily to bring truth to their readers, it’s important to stand up and call this what it is: naked and unabashed greed at the expense of justice."

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Andrew Heslop

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2019-05-02 10:52

Lend your support to World Press Freedom Day

World Press Freedom Day on May 3 shines a light on current issues, threats and achievements concerning #PressFreedom.

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Simone Flueckiger

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2019-04-25 11:47

Here’s how to support this year’s World News Day

The Canadian Journalism Foundation is calling on news organisations across the globe to join the World News Day campaign, taking place on May 2, with the goal of raising awareness about the value of fair and independent journalism.

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Simone Flueckiger

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2019-04-24 17:46

Organisations must do their bit to keep journalists safe

In their day-to-day work, journalists are exposed to a number of threats, ranging from physical violence to cyber attacks or online harassment. What can news organisations do to keep them safe?

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Simone Flueckiger

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2019-04-05 11:51

Rappler CEO Maria Ressa Arrested on Cyber Libel Charges

Reports from the Philippines confirm that Maria Ressa was arrested today and will be taken to court in relation to cyber libel offences.

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Andrew Heslop

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2019-02-13 15:55

World’s Press Condemns Police Raids on Nicaraguan Media Outlet Confidencial

Mexico City, December 20, 2018

The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) and the World Editors Forum (WEF) have condemned raids on the headquarters of Nicaraguan digital media outlet Confidencial, its television programs ‘Esta Semana’ and ‘Esta Noche’, as well as police attacks against director, Carlos Fernando Chamorro, and his team.

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Daniela Pena

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2018-12-20 18:06

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