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Health Epidemics and Mass Hazards

WEBOutbreaks of the Ebola virus in Central Africa, the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, or SARS coronavirus, in Asia, the H1N1 virus in tropical and other regions of the world, and …

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Basic Preparedness

WEBPreparedness: With International Journalist and Filmmaker Molly Bingham Never have so many different types of journalists reported the news on so many different platforms. …

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Amid COVID-19, the prognosis for press freedom is dim.

WEBBy Katherine Jacobsen The COVID-19 pandemic has sent public health officials scrambling, the global economy into shock, and governments everywhere into crisis. It …

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For journalists with health issues from covering 9/11, …

WEBKatherine Jacobsen is CPJ’s U.S. and Canada program coordinator. Before joining CPJ as a news editor in 2017, Jacobsen worked for The Associated Press in Moscow and as a …

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Journalist Safety and Emergencies

WEBFunds may cover relocation expenses, medical costs, mental health support, legal help, and other crucial needs. CPJ cannot fund visa applications, immigration or asylum …

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‘The threats follow us home’: Survey details risks for …

WEBLucy Westcott became director of CPJ’s Emergencies Department in October 2021. She oversees CPJ’s assistance and safety work worldwide. Prior to joining CPJ as James …

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Pre-assignment Preparation

WEBTraining. Assess any risks associated with an upcoming assignment and arrange the necessary training. Information on training and organizations that offer courses. …

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Journalist casualties in the Israel-Gaza war

WEBAs of April 16, 2024, CPJ’s preliminary investigations showed at least 95 journalists and media workers were among the more than 34,000 killed since the war began on October …

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Appendix A: Checklists

WEBDepending on specific needs and possible challenges, journalists should consider selecting items from the following list and also think strategically about other equipment that might …

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Turkey's crackdown propels number of journalists in jail worldwide …

WEBAt least 81 journalists are imprisoned in Turkey, all of them facing anti-state charges, in the wake of an unprecedented crackdown that has included the shuttering of more than 100 …

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Mahmoud Abou Zeid (Shawkan)

WEBAfter more than five years, the Egyptian photojournalist and CPJ International Press Freedom Awardee Mahmoud Abou Zeid, known as Shawkan, was finally freed from …

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Burundian journalist Floriane Irangabiye’s health deteriorating in

WEBNairobi, July 25, 2023 – In response to news reports that Burundian journalist Floriane Irangabiye is suffering respiratory distress and her health has deteriorated behind bars, …

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Chinese journalist Lü Gengsong’s health deteriorating in prison

WEBTaipei, June 8, 2021 – Chinese authorities must release imprisoned journalist Lü Gengsong immediately, and ensure that he receives necessary medical care, the Committee to …

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Chinese journalist Zhang Zhan hospitalized after her health …

WEBTaipei, August 26, 2021 – Chinese authorities must release imprisoned journalist Zhang Zhan immediately and ensure that she receives proper medical care, the Committee to …

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Iraq: Journalists in Danger

WEBHISTORICAL BACKGROUND. Founded in 1981, CPJ has kept detailed data on journalists killed on duty as part of its mission of defending press freedom worldwide. Here is a tally …

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Serbian reporter Ana Lalić on her arrest and detention over COVID …

WEBOn April 1, Serbian police arrested Ana Lalić, a reporter for news website Nova.rs, just hours after she published a report on chaotic conditions in a local hospital.. Authorities …

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South Africa enacts regulations criminalizing ‘disinformation’ on

WEBNew York, March 19, 2020 – The Committee to Protect Journalists expressed concern over newly passed regulations in South Africa that criminalize disinformation about the …

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