CFOM Centre for Freedom of the Media Jackie Harrison William Horsley

Centre for Freedom of the Media (CFOM): Why journalists should know about safety

THE UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity UN coordination among agencies and bodies Actions by States with primary responsibility for guaranteeing freedom of expression and journalists’ safety Mobilising efforts by IGOs, associations, media houses and academics

Journalists safety and democratic life: journalism educators and the bigger picture Attacks against journalists and impunity lead to self- censorship, loss of faith in the judicial system and undermine the rule of law. Intimidation and controls on media make fraudulent elections more likely and are linked with increases in corruption, crime and human rights violations. The unsafe environment in many countries requires review/reform of legislation; judicial independence; public engagement and concerted actions by stakeholders

A role for journalism educators? The UN identifies a need Promote inclusion of the issue of freedom of expression … (at university level), including the safety of journalists, in journalism education institutions Partner with academic institutions and journalism programmes…to incorporate a module on the safety of journalists and impunity within the teaching curricula at under and post-graduate level. To encourage journalism strategies that develop safety skills in investigative journalism, including data journalism