Committee to Protect Journalists

CPJ’s Europe representative Attila Mong is speaking at “The Consequences of Dismantling a Free Press,” a panel of journalists, media scholars, and press freedom advocates that will delve into the growing threats to news outlets in democratic countries. This is part of Press Play Prague, an international film festival that amplifies the power of storytelling to shape a shared understanding of the world – and, in particular, journalism’s role within it. Learn more⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eYidW9X8

A year on, there is still no accountability following the October 13, 2023, targeted Israeli attack that killed Issam Abdallah and injured six journalists in southern Lebanon. CPJ spoke with some of the survivors: Christina Assi, Dylan Collins, Maher Nazeh, and Thaer al-Sudani. Due to the escalation of the war in Lebanon, CPJ was unable to film interviews with Al Jazeera's correspondent Carmen Joukhadar and camera operator Elie Brakhya, who were both injured in the attack. As of publication of this video, Joukhadar is still stationed in south Lebanon where she is covering the clashes between Hezbollah and the Israeli forces. Read CPJ’s special report: https://lnkd.in/eNDUrZRE

Attention journalists covering #HurricaneMilton🚨CPJ is here to make sure you’re prepared to minimize the risks of reporting on hurricanes and other natural disasters. Check out our safety guide on covering hurricanes, available in English⤵️ https://lnkd.in/ewrZ3EBk En español⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eyT7k5fR #JournalistSafety #CPJEmergencies

💬 Journalists can use CPJ's WhatApp chatbot to access all of our physical, digital, and psychosocial #JournalistSafety resources. 📲 Add CPJ’s chatbot using the number +1 206-590-6191, and text the number “Hello.” You can then select from a menu of journalist safety resources.

Read in #TheTorch this week: - ‘Strong evidence of war crime’ in Israel’s killing of journalists, CPJ report - CPJ, partners urge US Congress to pass PRESS Act

A year since the October 13 Israeli attack that killed Issam Abdallah and injured 6 other journalists in southern Lebanon, there is still no accountability despite strong evidence of a war crime. Israel still has not confirmed if it has even completed a preliminary investigation of the attack, continuing its decades-long pattern of targeting journalists with impunity. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eNDUrZRE 📷: Reuters/Zohra Bensemra

How is the journalism profession affected by and responding to government surveillance? CPJ’s director of programs Carlos Martínez de la Serna is speaking at the Cato Institute’s virtual panel, “Government Surveillance and Journalism: The Threat Landscape,” on Oct. 10 from 1-2 p.m. EDT. Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/g568Qkj6 #CatoEvents

Newsroom leaders: CPJ encourages you to adopt psychological safety practices to maintain the well-being of your staff while covering the 2024 U.S. election. Here are 5 key tips ahead of #WorldMentalHealthDay⤵️ ✅Regularly check in with colleagues and provide resources. ✅Debrief after each assignment or at the end of each day if the story is ongoing. ✅Define a mission and articulate it to your team. ✅Keep an eye on team members who have been covering difficult stories and offer breaks and time away. ✅Encourage connection with and amongst your colleagues. Find more CPJ #ThinkSafety resources here: https://lnkd.in/eAhUZGWh

Attention journalists covering #HurricaneHelene and #HurricaneMilton🚨CPJ is here to make sure you’re prepared to minimize the risks of reporting on hurricanes and other natural disasters. Check out our safety guide on covering hurricanes, available in English⤵️ https://lnkd.in/ewrZ3EBk En español⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eyT7k5fR #JournalistSafety #CPJEmergencies

CPJ joined more than 100 news outlets and press rights organizations in a letter on October 8 asking U.S. Congressional members to support the Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ewkBES8d #PassthePRESSAct