An Overview of the Current Challenges to the Safety and Protection of Journalists
International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) (2016), 22 pp.
"This overview report highlights key themes that affect journalists’ safety globally, including: 1) impunity for crimes against journalists, which fosters killings and abductions; 2) the range of dangers facing journalists; 3) the lack of resources for comprehensive security training and the hands-off approach of many news media organizations, particularly related to freelance and local journalists in violent societies lacking press freedom; and 4) steps being taken to address the issue. The report concludes with recommendations for U.N. member states and news media organizations. It comes in the context of growing attention worldwide, much of it inspired by the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity." (Introduction)
1 Journalists' safety around the world, 4
2 Impunity, 4
3 Types of threats, 6
4 Lack of resources and support from editorial management and publishers, 11
5 Current safety practices and guidelines, and the gaps for journalists' safety, 14
6 Recommendations and next steps, 19
Appendix A: Organizations involved in journalists' safety efforts, 22
2 Impunity, 4
3 Types of threats, 6
4 Lack of resources and support from editorial management and publishers, 11
5 Current safety practices and guidelines, and the gaps for journalists' safety, 14
6 Recommendations and next steps, 19
Appendix A: Organizations involved in journalists' safety efforts, 22
