As we look ahead to 2014, it is with a renewed sense of vision and direction. We are looking forward to re-launching in the New Year with a new website, new logo and revived mission, but still dedicated to supporting journalists working in dangerous and difficult environments, wherever and whenever they work. We couldn’t have done this without you. But as we look forward, we also look back to the highlights of our work in 2013.

• We celebrated our 10th anniversary on World Press Freedom Day in May, taking part in UNESCO’s event in Costa Rica, where we ran a training workshop for journalists from as far afield as Bahrain and Nepal and took part in panel discussions on the safety of journalists. 

• We have been continually liaising with major news organisations, sharing vital information on the safety of journalists. This has allowed us to share sensitive information where possible to those who requested and required it. We also organised bi-annual meetings of the London-based news safety group.

• Our regular expert safety advisories included tips for journalists working in some of the world’s most hostile countries including Syria, Iraq and the Central African Republic. We also produced practical information on a range of themes, including new ballistics equipment, working in demonstrations and understanding chemical weapons. Our advisories are available here. Sign up at info@newssafety.org and get these delivered straight to your inbox.

• We provided free safety training for 20 female journalists in Cairo in October. The courses, which were run by female trainers, included practical and theoretical safety and first aid training.

• We are planning additional safety training in Cairo for male and female journalists and are also looking into training in a number of other locations around the world. If you are interested in INSI training in your country or for your news room or you would like to fund such projects, please contact info@newssafety.org.

• We’ve carried out major research projects into journalist safety. These give INSI and the wider community a greater understanding of the issues that media workers face and give context to the work INSI does, helping us to better target our training and advice. The projects included a global survey into violence against female journalists with the International Women’s Media Foundation, the final results of which will be published to coincide with International Women’s Day in March. We also carried out research to support the United Nation’s Interagency Plan on the Safety of Journalists. This provided examples of good practices in the field of safety for journalists by news organisations, governments and NGOs. This will be available in early 2014.

• We’ve developed a global reputation for special expertise in safety information and training for female journalists. Our ground-breaking book, ‘No Woman’s Land: On the Frontlines with Female Reporters’, will be published as Spanish, Russian and Arabic ebooks early next year. Proceeds from the English version, available to buy on our website, go towards safety training for female journalists.