Journalist Safety in Civil Unrest & Protests
The Landscape: Civil unrest, protests, and riots are increasingly complex realities for journalists. This workshop equips you with knowledge and skills to navigate these volatile environments safely and effectively.
Key Topics:
-Evolving Risk Landscape: Analyzing the changing political climate and its impact on journalist safety during unrest.
– Threat Assessment and Mitigation: Recognizing potential dangers, building situational awareness, and implementing proactive risk-reduction strategies.
-Equipment and Gear: Utilizing appropriate technology and protective gear to enhance safety and optimize reporting capabilities.
– Legal Awareness: Understanding your rights and limitations as a journalist and navigating legal challenges in volatile situations.
-Psychological Resilience: Recognizing and mitigating the psychological impact of covering trauma and violence.
-De-escalation Techniques: De-escalating tense situations and engaging respectfully with diverse individuals during unrest.
-Storytelling with Impact: Capturing critical information while maintaining safety and ethical reporting standards.
Format: The workshop features expert presentations, case studies, interactive exercises, and group discussions, fostering a dynamic learning environment.
Outcomes: Participants will leave with:
-Practical tools and strategies for covering civil unrest safely and effectively.
-Enhanced awareness of potential threats and risk mitigation techniques.
-Confidence in their ability to navigate volatile situations with professionalism and resilience.