We’ve compiled this resource database to support your efforts to be safer. They reflect the work and experience of countless filmmakers, funders, journalists, NGOs, lawyers, researchers, technologists, communication experts, and others.
Media Defence
Media Defence
Emergency defence to financially support cases where journalists face costly and complex litigation in an attempt to silence them
Other
Article
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How to Host an Impact Lab (Time Zone 1)
Global Impact Producers Alliance
How to host an impact lab
How-To
Video
Watch
World Press Freedom Index
Reporters without Borders
Compares the level of freedom enjoyed by journalists and media in 180 countries and territorie
Other
Article
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Digital Security Helpline
AccessNow
Real-time, direct technical assistance and advice
Article
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Impact Drop: Simultaneously pursuing impact and raising revenue
Global Impact Producers Alliance
Conversation with GIPA member Keith Ochwat and Sara Needham at Filmpath about leading impact work while generating revenue.
Online Training
Video
Watch
Safetag
Internews
Security auditing framework and evaluation template for advocacy groups
Article
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Safety Guide for Artists
Artists at Risk Connection (ARC)
Practical strategies for artists to understand, navigate, and ultimately overcome risk
Tutorial
Article
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Trauma Assistance Fund for Freelancers
Canadian Journalism Forum on Violence and Trauma
Funded therapy for freelancers working in Canada or abroad
Funding_guide
Article
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Welcome To Chechnya/Case Study
Doc Society
Human rights abuses against LGBTQ people in Chechnya
Topic: Examples of Impact
Case Study
PDF
Queer
View PDF
International Coalition for Filmmakers at Risk
International Coalition for Filmmakers at Risk
ICFR defends filmmakers and their right to continue their work in freedom and safety
Other
Article
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DIFFER: Doc Impact Funder/Foundation Ever-Expanding Rolodex
Global Impact Producers Alliance
Open source, ever growing database
Topic: Funding
List/Database
Shared Document
Open file
Freedom in the World
Freedom House
Report on people’s access to political rights and civil liberties in 208 countries and territories
Article
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