February 12, 2019
BY INSI
Reporting on natural disasters
As Tropical Storm Pabuk lashes coastal villages in southern Thailand, INSI has some advice for journalists covering natural disasters.
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January 30, 2019
BY INSI
Afghanistan, Mexico, US top list of deadliest countries
The number of media workers killed for doing their jobs rose to 73 last year, with countries not traditionally regarded as hostile environments among the most dangerous places for journalists, according to INSI’s 2018 Killing the Messenger report.
January 7, 2019
BY Hannah Storm
A message from the Director
Hannah Storm has announced her resignation as Director of the International News Safety Institute (INSI). She will leave the organisation in March.
January 3, 2019
BY INSI
Schibsted Norway joins INSI
The International News Safety Institute (INSI) is delighted to welcome the Norwegian arm of the Schibsted Media Group to the INSI network.
December 12, 2018
BY Hannah Storm
Without journalism safety, there can be no press freedom
Since I joined the International News Safety Institute (INSI) in 2010, hundreds of journalists have been killed around the world. In that time, thousands of our colleagues have courageously continued their work despite frequent threats against them and those closest to them.
November 27, 2018
BY INSI
INSI News In November
We marked International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists in November by remembering colleagues who have been killed this year doing their work.
November 5, 2018
BY Cristina Zahar
Press vows to keep Brazil's Bolsonaro in check
Jair Bolsonaro’s campaign for the Brazilian presidency was notable for its aggressive, right-wing tone, particularly the attacks he made on the media.
November 1, 2018
BY Cilla Benkö
"Those who threaten and murder journalists must be punished"
Today, 2 November, is the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists.
October 30, 2018
BY INSI
Reporters murdered amid rising anti-media rhetoric
High profile killings, threats and angry rhetoric against journalists and news outlets made October a particularly dangerous month for members of the media trying to do their jobs around the world.
September 28, 2018
BY INSI
INSI in Canada: September update
We were thrilled to hold our first News Safety Group in Montreal, which was hosted by INSI member CBC Radio-Canada, and brought together Canadian media to discuss security issues for journalists in North America.
September 28, 2018
BY Manon Globensky
"Journalists are no longer people" says Canadian reporter
The changing perception of journalists from positive to negative by the public may have grown exponentially in the past few years, thanks mostly to the Trump presidency south of the border, but it’s been going on for longer than that.
September 10, 2018
BY INSI
INSI AGM to be held in Edinburgh
The 15th Annual General Meeting of the International News Safety Institute (INSI) will take place this year in Edinburgh on 13 November.
August 31, 2018
BY Cilla Benkö
Sweden: journalists suffering hostility and hate
The election taking place on 9 September in Sweden has brought with it heated debate and intensified the public conversations taking place between citizens, politicians and journalists - both on and offline.
August 10, 2018
BY Anna Bevan
Online abuse shames and silences
Imagine it’s late at night. You’re alone in your house and your phone starts to beep. You start receiving threatening messages via email, WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter.
July 31, 2018
BY INSI
Advisory: Covering environmental disasters
This INSI advisory covers reporting safely on environmental hazards from wildfires and volcanic eruptions to building fires and chemical spills.
July 30, 2018
BY INSI
INSI news in July
Working in hot weather; fighting the trolls; media casualties mounting in US and Afghanistan.
What to put in your medical pack
Medical packs are an essential piece of kit for journalists. Emergencies can happen when you least expect them – not just in hostile or challenging environments.
Working in hot weather
With Europe, Africa, North America, parts of Asia and the Middle East struggling with heatwaves that have seen record temperatures soaring into the 40s, INSI has some advice for journalists working in hot weather.
July 12, 2018
BY INSI
US among deadliest countries for journalists in 2018
The first half of 2018 was marked by mass attacks against journalists in Afghanistan and the United States, bringing the total number of media casualties to 44 in the first six months of the year.
June 28, 2018
BY INSI
Elections and football advice for members: INSI June update
INSI’s members’ webinar in June offered safety tips and suggestions to our members covering the 1 July elections in Mexico.
June 26, 2018
BY INSI
Covering the Mexican elections
Mexico’s presidential race has been described as the bloodiest in recent history with 114 candidates, politicians or office holders killed since nationwide campaigning stated in September 2017, according to the security consulting group Etellekt.
June 14, 2018
BY INSI
Covering the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Over the past six months, INSI has held a series of events for its members focused on covering the FIFA World Cup. The following information is a summary of our members’ advisories on covering the Russia 2018 tournament safely.
May 1, 2018
BY INSI
Deadly month for media: INSI April update
The International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Italy is one of the highlights of the media landscape, and this year INSI was privileged to take part in three panels looking at some of the key safety issues affecting journalists in 2018.
April 30, 2018
BY INSI
10 journalists killed in day of bloodshed in Afghanistan
An appalling attack in the Afghan capital Kabul has killed nine journalists including Shah Marai from INSI member AFP.
March 29, 2018
BY INSI
#PressForProgress: INSI March update
The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day celebrated this month was #pressforprogress, and progress is indeed something that is sorely needed in terms of the safety of women journalists.