TRAVEL ADVISORY: Brazil as at 22/10/13
Journalists and news crews are setting their sights on Brazil to cover the FIFA World Cup next year.
Advisories
SAFETY ADVISORY: Bombing on Turkey/Syria border
The International News Safety Institute advises journalists against using the Bab al-Hawa border crossing on the Turkey / Syria border.
SAFETY ADVISORY: Syria as at 30/08/13
Last weeks suspected chemical weapons attack in rebel-held suburbs of Syrias capital, Damascus, has prompted speculation over possible US military intervention.
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Working in the heat during the fasting month of Ramadan
Temperatures are soaring in many countries across the globe where it is the height of summer and journalists who are not used to working in the heat may need to take extra precautions to ensure their health and safety because of this.
SAFETY ADVISORY: How to protect yourself from tear gas
This summer's global unrest has been marked by the use of tear gas.
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Ramadan
The month of Ramadan is a time when Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset.
SAFETY ADVISORY: Covering Egypt and its protests
The advice below will not prevent you being attacked, but it may help you to avoid getting into a situation that is potentially dangerous.
SAFETY ADVISORY: Brazil as at 21/06/13 (available in Portuguese)
Protests have swept across Brazil over the past week.
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Personal insurance for travel to conflict and post conflict areas
Personal insurance is a hot topic at the moment and journalists regularly ask questions about providers, costs and options for cover.
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Getting ill while travelling
Traveller's Diarrhoea (TD) is a common condition, which is likely to have affected all of us at some stage when travelling internationally, particularly in developing, conflict and former conflict countries where hygiene levels may be poor.
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Somalia as at 20/05/13
Somalia is one of the most politically and economically unstable countries in the world.
SAFETY ADVISORY (UPDATE): Iraq as at 20/05/13
The security situation in Iraq continues to change on a daily basis.
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Tripoli, Libya as at 13/05/13
The security situation in Libya remains volatile despite the conflict ending there in 2011.
SAFETY ADVISORY: Bolivia as at 29/04/13
Bolivia is one of the poorest countries in South America.
SAFETY ADVISORY: Libya as at 18/04/13
There are threats of demonstrations in Benghazi tomorrow (Friday, 19 April). Nationwide demonstrations are also possible.
SAFETY ADVISORY: Working in hot weather
This year's major news stories continue to unfold in the same countries which have been dominating international news agendas for the past twelve months.
SAFETY ADVISORY: Threat of chemical weapons in Syria as at 08/04/13
The threat of chemical weapons is hanging over Syria.
SAFETY ADVISORY: India as at 02/04/13
Although India has recently been in the international news agenda for all the wrong reasons, it remains a fascinating place to visit.
SAFETY ADVISORY: Mexico as at 26/03/13 (update)
INSI has received new information from its contacts on the ground with regards to travelling and working in Mexico and is issuing the following updated safety advisory.
SAFETY ADVISORY: Mexico as at 18/03/13
The security situation in Mexico is dominated by the drug war and cartels, who are responsible for an estimated 60,000 deaths since 2006.
SAFETY ADVISORY: Iraq as at 11/03/13 (update)
INSI has received new information from its contacts on the ground with regards to travelling to and working in Basra, Iraq.
SAFETY ADVISORY: Syria as at 05/03/13
Last week the International News Safety Institute took part in a panel debate at the Frontline Club in London, which shed light on the risks some journalists are prepared to take to get the story.
SAFETY ADVISORY: Iraq as at 25/02/13
In March it will be 10 years since the US invasion of Iraq.
SAFETY ADVISORY: Tunisia as at 12/02/13
The International News Safety Institute urges journalists to exercise caution while covering demonstrations in Tunisia.
SAFETY ADVISORY: Nigeria as at 06/02/13
The International News Safety Institute urges journalists and media workers to exercise extreme caution while operating in some areas of Nigeria.