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.
World Press Freedom Index
Reporters without Borders
Compares the level of freedom enjoyed by journalists and media in 180 countries and territorie
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Online Harassment Field Manual
PEN America
Concrete strategies for how to defend yourself and others
Tutorial
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Winfield Freedom of Expression Initiative
International Senior Lawyers Project
Pro bono support to defend journalists facing prosecution by the state for having criticized an elected official
Other
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Risk Assessment for Social Film Screening
Freedom Film Network
Risk-assessment tool
Tool
PDF
View PDF
Dangerous Documentaries: Reducing Risk when Telling Truth to Power
Center for Media & Social Impact
How to mitigate known risks
Topic: Ethics
Research
PDF
View PDF
Journalists in Distress Network
Journalists in Distress Network
Platform for international organizations to coordinate assistance to journalists in distress
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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
Guide to Secure Group Chat and Conferencing Tools
Frontline Defenders
"simple overview to help you choose the right tool for your specific needs"
Toolkit
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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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Safeguarding Sources and Sensitive Information in the Event of a Raid
Freedom of the Press Foundation
Measures reporters can take to minimize the amount of source-compromising information a raid and accompanying device seizure can produce.
Tutorial
Article
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Journalists in Distress Fund
Canadian Journalists for Free Expression
"humanitarian assistance to journalists around the world whose lives and well-being are threatened because of their work"
Funding_guide
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Media Laws Database
International Press Institute
Defamation laws in the EU and EU candidate countries
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