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.
Advisories
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.
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.
Advisory: Winter Olympics
With the Winter Olympics underway, INSI has been working to support our members on the ground in PyeongChang, South Korea.
October 23, 2017
BY INSI
Advisory: Covering the Kenyan election re-run
Kenya’s Supreme Court annulled the presidential elections held in August because of irregularities and has scheduled a new vote for 26 October. The opposition has threatened to boycott but with ballot papers arriving, the poll looks set to go ahead on Thursday.
August 29, 2017
BY INSI
Reporting on natural disasters
After the recent string of devastating hurricanes and earthquakes, INSI has some advice for journalists covering natural disasters.
August 21, 2017
BY INSI
Reporting on demonstrations and civil disorder
Demonstrations like the one in Charlottesville, Virginia can quickly turn violent. INSI has some advice for journalists covering protests.
August 1, 2017
BY INSI
Covering the Kenyan elections
Kenya goes to the polls on 8 August to elect a president, parliament and county assembly seats. Election violence in 2007/08 killed more than 1,000 people and there are fears that this poll could easily turn violent as well. Chris Msando, an electoral official, was found dead in late July with reports saying he had been tortured and murdered.