
While there is general consensus among funders about the significance of the safety and security of journalists, many say that the actual implementation of safety and security measures is falling short.
This discussion explores one compelling discovery from MIF’s latest research on the global journalism funding landscape: In a funder survey, when asked about motivations for supporting journalism, ensuring the safety and security of journalists ranked last. The safety of journalists is a global issue, not just confined to conflict zones or oppressive environments, and has worsened in recent years.
Watch this compelling discussion featuring Adessium Foundation and the Committee to Protect Journalists:
- Ebru Akgün, Public Interest Programe Manager, Adessium Foundation; co-chair, Journalism Funders Forum, hosted at Philea
- Liz Baker, Senior Director, Humanity United (moderator)
- Katie Donnelly, Co-Founder, Dot Connector Studios
- Lucy Westcott, Emergencies Director, Committee to Protect Journalists
This discussion was hosted in collaboration with the Journalism Funders Forum.