Support for journalists in distress
- The Journalists in Distress (JID) Network
- Emergency Relocation
- Legal Support
- Prison Support
- Family Support
- Medical Support
- Trauma Support
- Digital Support
- Damaged / Confiscated Equipment Replacement
- Awards and Fellowships
The Journalists in Distress (JID) Network
The Journalists in Distress (JID) Network is made up of 18 international organizations, including CPJ, that provide direct assistance to journalists and media workers.
- Article 19: Named after Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, this organization works to combat censorship, promote freedom of expression, and improve access to official information.
- Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE): CJFE is a Canadian nongovernmental organization supported by Canadian journalists and advocates of free expression.
- Free Press Unlimited (FPU): By supporting local media professionals and journalists in more than 40 countries worldwide, Free Press Unlimited works to ensure that reliable sources of news and information are available to people across the globe.
- Freedom House: Freedom House is dedicated to defending defend human rights and promoting democratic change, with a focus on political rights and civil liberties.
- Front Line Defenders (FLD): FLD was founded in Dublin in 2001 to protect human rights defenders. It is the lead partner in ProtectDefenders.eu, a European Union Human Rights Defenders mechanism.
- Human Rights Watch (HRW): HRW is a leading independent organization dedicated to defending and protecting human rights.
- International Federation of Journalists (IFJ): The IFJ promotes international action to defend press freedom and social justice through strong, free, and independent trade unions of journalists.
- International Media Support (IMS): IMS is a non-profit organization working to support local media in countries affected by armed conflict, authoritarian rule and political transition.
- International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF): The IWMF is dedicated to strengthening the role of women journalists worldwide.
- IREX: IREX is a nonprofit that works to build a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world through empowering youth, cultivating leaders, strengthening institutions, and extending access to quality education and information.
- Journalisten helfen Journalisten (Journalists Helping Journalists, JHJ): JHJ is a nongovernmental organization that supports journalists and their families under threat from governments, civil war, or politically or religiously motivated violence.
- Kality Foundation: The Kality Foundation is a Sweden-based foundation that provides financial assistance to reporters and photographers imprisoned for their work.
- Media Legal Defence Initiative (MLDI): MLDI is a non-governmental global organization that provides legal support to journalists and media outlets.
- PEN America: PEN America defends writers and protects open expression in the United States and worldwide.
- PEN International: PEN International is an association of writers working to promote literature and defend freedom of expression around the world.
- Reporters Without Borders (RSF): Reporters Without Borders documents press freedom abuses and advocates on behalf of journalists worldwide.
- The Rory Peck Trust (RPT): The RPT provides practical assistance and support to freelance newsgatherers and their families worldwide.
Emergency Relocation
Resources for journalists who have received serious threats or are in distress in relation to their work, and may need emergency relocation:
- Partners and fellow members of the Journalists in Distress (JID) Network who provide emergency relocation support:
- Article 19
- Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE)
- Free Press Unlimited (FPU)
- Freedom House
- Front Line Defenders (FLD)
- International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)
- International Media Support (IMS)
- International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF)
- IREX
- Journalisten helfen Journalisten (Journalists Helping Journalists: JHJ)
- Kality Foundation
- PEN America
- Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
- The Rory Peck Trust (RPT)
- Assistance can be requested via CPJ’s How to Get Help page
- Related Online Resources
- Reporters Without Borders: Guidelines for Exiled Journalists
- Rory Peck Trust: East Africa Journalists in Exile
- Rory Peck Trust: Iranian Journalists in Exile
Legal Support
Resources for journalists who are detained, arrested, or prosecuted because of their work, or who may need referrals to legal counsel, a lawyer, or financial assistance to cover legal fees:
- Partners and fellow members of the Journalists in Distress (JID) Network who provide legal support:
- Article 19
- Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE)
- Free Press Unlimited (FPU)
- Freedom House
- Front Line Defenders (FLD)
- International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)
- International Media Support (IMS)
- International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF)
- Journalisten helfen Journalisten (Journalists Helping Journalists: JHJ)
- Kality Foundation
- Media Legal Defence Initiative (MLDI)
- PEN America
- Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
- The Rory Peck Trust (RPT)
- Assistance can be requested on CPJ’s How to Get Help page
- Other organizations
- Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press: Legal Hotline
- Related online resources
- Defence Handbook for Journalists and Bloggers
- Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press: Digital Journalist’s Legal Guide
- Global Investigative Journalism Network: Legal Defenceresources
Prison Support
Resources for jailed journalists who may require financial assistance to cover medicine, food, or basic living essentials:
- Partners and fellow members of the Journalists in Distress (JID) Network who provide prison support:
- Article 19
- Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE)
- Free Press Unlimited (FPU)
- Freedom House
- Front Line Defenders (FLD)
- International Media Support (IMS)
- International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF)
- Journalisten helfen Journalisten (Journalists Helping Journalists: JHJ)
- Kality Foundation
- PEN America
- Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
- The Rory Peck Trust (RPT)
- Assistance requests can be made via CPJ’s How to Get Help page
Family Support
Resources for the families of journalists imprisoned or killed because of their work:
- Partners and fellow members of the Journalists in Distress (JID) Network:
- Article 19
- Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE)
- Freedom House
- Front Line Defenders (FLD)
- International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)
- International Media Support (IMS)
- International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF)
- Kality Foundation
- PEN America
- Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
- The Rory Peck Trust (RPT)
Medical Support
Medical support resources for journalists who are either injured while on assignment or because of their work, and who may require financial assistance to cover medical bills, medications, or other related costs:
- Partners and fellow members of the Journalists in Distress (JID) Network:
- Article 19
- Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE)
- Free Press Unlimited (FPU)
- Freedom House
- Front Line Defenders (FLD)
- International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)
- International Media Support (IMS)
- International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF)
- Journalisten helfen Journalisten (Journalists Helping Journalists: JHJ)
- Kality Foundation
- PEN America
- Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
- The Rory Peck Trust (RPT)
- Assistance can be requested via CPJ’s How to Get Help page
Trauma Support
Resources for information on dealing with trauma and sexual violence or harassment.
- General trauma preparedness resources
- Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma
- Poynter: Journalism and Trauma
- Front Line Defenders: Resources for Wellbeing & Stress Management
- Sexual violence and harassment
- International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF): Recommendations
- CPJ: The silencing crime: Sexual violence and journalists
Digital Support
Resources for journalists or news outlets after a digital attack, online harassment, or other incident relating to the internet or technology because of their journalistic work:
- CPJ Digital Safety Preparedness
- Partners and fellow members of the Journalists in Distress (JID) Network:
- Other organizations
- Access Now: Digital Security Helpline
- Crash Override Network: Crisis Helpline
- PEN Online Harassment Field Manual
- Related online resources
- Digital Defenders Partnership: Digital First Aid Kit
- CPJ: Digital Safety Preparedness
- Resources for assistance after online harassment or a digital attack can be found at CPJ’s Trauma Preparedness and Trauma Support pages
Damaged / Confiscated Equipment Replacement
Resources for journalists who have had equipment damaged or confiscated while on a work-related assignment
- Partners and fellow members of the Journalists in Distress (JID) Network who provide damaged / confiscated equipment replacement:
Awards and Fellowships
Information on awards, fellowships, and other related items. CPJ does not administer these programs.
- Partners and fellow members of the Journalists in Distress (JID) Network:
- Canadian Journalists for Free Expression Fellowship
- Free Press Unlimited Awards
- Front Line Defenders Rest & Respite and Fellowships
- Front Line Defenders Opportunities for Human Rights Defenders
- International Women’s Media Foundation’s Awards
- International Women’s Media Foundation’s Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship
- PEN America’s Programs
- PEN International’s Awards
- Rory Peck Trust: Sources of Funding
- Other related resources
- Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma Fellowships
- Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma Awards
- Columbia Journalism School Prizes
- Knight Digital Media Center Fellowships
- The Fund for American Studies’ Clark Mollenhoff Award for Investigative Reporting
- University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication’s Ancil Payne Award for Ethics in Journalism