Being attacked is not part of the job
Journalists and media workers have always been considered “high risk” workers because of the nature of their work. But in reality, there is both a lack of awareness of health and safety issues and of protective measures and policies in place for journalists and media workers. As speed is essential for breaking news, there is barely time to carry out risk assessments for journalists. However, journalists face omnipresent risks to their health and safety, whether in the workplace or more dangerous or volatile environments.
Safety risk assessment
Journalists and media workers have always been considered “high risk” workers because of the nature of their work. Here’s a tool to hel
Safety training for journalists
This online course equips journalists to enhance their personal capacities to asses media-associated risks and provide them with practical to