Blockchain Technology To Improve Press Freedom
September 8th, 2016 | by EJC
Blockchain has the potential to disrupt many industries, and it is now finding its way into journalism
Browsing the "Journalists’ Security" Tag
Digital Self-Defense For Journalists
August 9th, 2016 | by EJC
How to protect yourself and your newsroom without losing your mind
Could A Union Do Anything To Protect Russian Journalists?
July 28th, 2016 | by EJC
Physical attacks and management interference have put Russian journalists' safety — and their ability to work freely — back on the table.
Media Freedom On Hold In South Sudan Because Of Civil War
August 7th, 2014 | by EJC
On the third anniversary of South Sudan’s independence, Reporters Without Borders has assessed the current state of freedom of information and its dashed aspirations in the world’s youngest state, which has been riven by civil war since mid-December
Trauma In Journalism: What Every Freelancer At Risk Needs to Know
March 18th, 2014 | by EJC
Freelancers have particular vulnerabilities when reporting in fragile situations - isolation, lack of support and limited access to appropriate training. Gavin Rees, from the Dart Centre Europe, provides information on self-care and trauma craft reporting issues for freelance journalists
Six Handy GPS Trackers
December 12th, 2013 | by EJC
If you work in hostile environments it is vital that somebody knows where you are. Global Positioning System (GPS) trackers are handy pieces of kit to help journalists stay safe in the field. Helena Williams, from INSI, reviews six devices
A Regional Approach To Journalists’ Safety
December 2nd, 2013 | by EJC
Every day around the world, untold numbers of journalists are threatened and have their phones and computers hacked. These journalists and their colleagues live in a state of constant pressure and psychological stress. As an effort to address this problem, IREX launched a pilot project in 2013, Supporting Access to Free Expression (S.A.F.E.).
Why Journalists Can Still Trust Tor
October 24th, 2013 | by EJC
Despite the Silk Road bust, the Freedom Hosting attack, and even the latest Snowden scoop, Tor is still one of the most reliable tools for anonymity online. Lauren Kirchner explains why
Israel Targets (And Defends Attacking) Journalists In Gaza
November 21st, 2012 | by EJC
A crosspost by Allison Deger from Mondoweiss on the security of journalists in the Gaza Strip and how they communicated over the situation via Twitter
Conflict Reporting
August 29th, 2012 | by EJC
A list of useful resources and organisations particularly focusing on conflict reporting.