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11 May 2015
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INSI conducts training at World Press Freedom Day event
Journalists, media workers and human rights defenders shared their experiences about working in challenging countries around the world, including Ukraine, Nigeria, Russia, Thailand, Mexico and Israel, among others.Digital security, ways to better prepare for trips, advice for dealing with weapons and how to cover demonstrations were discussed in an effort to keep participants safe."In Mexico, over the last few years, the number of journalists injured in protests has been increasing," said Elia Baltazar from Periodistas de a Pie, an organisation that advocates for freedom of expression in Latin America."It's been really useful to learn about safety protocols for this kind of situation as we don't have basic measures. We need to make journalists more aware of their own security when covering protests."INSI gave the media workers an insight into how important security training is. “By being more prepared journalists can reduce the risks they face every day,” said INSI safety trainer Caroline Neil. “By going in adequately equipped, they can face any threats more easily and ensure they don't get hurt. Getting the story is important, but so is staying safe.”
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