Safety of journalists

Safety of journalists

In 2009, the report entitled “a dangerous mission: journalists and media staff” was presented to the public. It said that 109 representatives of the world media were killed in 2008. This figure, according to experts, can keep growing. Unfortunately, we cannot but agree. That is why, it is necessary to maximally protect representatives of the media community.

“That's your own business to save yourself when you gonna get drowned.” Often, people really do not know how to behave in difficult situations, where to turn for help, how to protect themselves and what branch of law could protect a reporter. In fact, journalism is just a battle, the participants of which are always under the gun of both public attention and possible dangers.

So, the threat to life and health of a reporter can be not only his/her work in a military zone, but also the peaceful activities, aimed at the truth and objectivity. We will review all the most common cases of danger for journalists. In this manual, you will find information on how to protect yourself in certain situations, what laws protect a journalist, as well as the contacts of organizations defending the interests of media workers.