Media Matters for Democracy is pleased to announce a comprehensive Holistic Safety Training for mid-career journalists across Pakistan. This intensive three-day, in-person training session in Islamabad is designed to equip journalists with essential skills to enhance their safety and resilience in the field.
Scope of Training
The training will cover:
Physical Safety: Techniques and strategies to protect yourself in high-risk environments, including hostile situations, protests, and conflict zones.
Digital Safety: Best practices for safeguarding your digital presence, protecting sensitive data, and maintaining the confidentiality of your sources in an increasingly surveilled world.
Psychosocial Safety: Tools and support mechanisms to manage stress, trauma, and mental health challenges that often accompany journalism in high-pressure situations.
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Eligibility Criteria
- Must have over 5 years of experience working in newsrooms.
- Mid-career journalists currently employed in print, broadcast, or digital media in Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
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Why participate
This training offers a unique opportunity to:
- Gain practical knowledge and skills that can be immediately applied in your daily work.
- Connect with fellow journalists from across Pakistan and share experiences and strategies for safety.
- Enhance your professional resilience in an increasingly complex and challenging media landscape.
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Who Should Apply
This training is ideal for journalists who:
- Regularly face physical risks or threats due to their reporting
- Work in environments with high digital surveillance or cyber threats
- Experience stress or trauma related to their journalistic work
- Are committed to enhancing their personal safety and the safety of their colleagues
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How to Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling this form–
CLICK HERE
Application Deadline: 6th September, 2024
Venue: Islamabad
Dates: 17th to 19 September, 2024
Contact Information: For any queries, please contact zafar.nizamani@mediamatters.pk
The training session is being organised with support from EU Pakistan.
Data protection note: Any information collected through this form will solely be used to contact you for this internship programme, and no one outside of Media Matters for Democracy (MMfD) will be granted access to this information. However, because this form is created through Google Forms, all details will be stored on Google’s servers and any data breach of or through their servers will not be the responsibility of MMfD.