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Open letter to President Xi Jinping. The virus thrives on censorship. Free and reliable information is necessary to avoid the worst

2020-03-26. In an open letter to President Xi Jinping, WAN-IFRA and the World Editors Forum urge the Chinese government to reverse its decision to force foreign reporters to leave the country and, more broadly, to ease the growing crackdown on independent news organisations that preceded this action.

Journalists in India Unprotected and Exposed to Violence During Recent Civil Unrest

WAN-IFRA has written to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling for greater protections for journalists in the aftermath of recent civil unrest and following reports of violence targeting journalists reporting from the scene of disturbances.

Staying safe in the eye of the storm – covering protest movements

Staying safe in the eye of the storm – covering protest movements

Podcast – Covering protests: Staying safe to tell the story

Protests have become more frequent, and more violent, around the world. Covering them has become increasingly dangerous for journalists, and has required new ways of thinking and acting.

Groundbreaking Insurance Schemes Provide Coverage for Journalists Anywhere

Insurance is an essential component for any journalist, but many around the globe – especially freelancers – currently work without medical or accident coverage. The ACOS Alliance has partnered with several organisations to promote a handful of plans that offer insurance coverage to anyone, anywhere in the world. WAN-IFRA spoke with Elisabet Cantenys, the Executive Director of the ACOS Alliance, to learn more.

Contracts Are Essential For Safety

Protecting the physical safety of journalists starts well before they head out into the field. While trainings that address physical and mental safety are important, it is essential that journalists negotiate a contract that ensures their well-being in case something goes wrong. But because of the costs of doing so, some media outlets are hesitant to create consistent protocol.

Podcast – Contracts that keep journalists safe

Contracts should be a part of every journalist’s conversation with an editor, especially when the assignment involves risk.

Podcast – The Cost of Safety

What is the cost of keeping yourself safe when you’re a journalist?

Swedish Media in Solidarity Against Chinese Attacks on Press Freedom

Swedish media association urges the Swedish government to act with the EU against Chinese attempts to undermine press freedom in the country and stop attacks on Swedish journalists and Swedish media houses.

In the service of each and for the good of all, the challenges that lie ahead

This new decade offers a moment to reflect on our purpose and consider the challenges that lie ahead. But first, a big thank-you from the whole WAN-IFRA team for your continued support and commitment to the well-being of our industry. You make what we do possible.