National Initiatives on Safety of Journalists
National Action Plan: Defending free speech - measures to protect journalists, elected representatives and artists from exposure to threats and hatred
Sweden
2018
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Government of Sweden adopted the action plan on defending free speech in the context of a more systematic effort to safeguard and thereby strenghten the democratic discourse...
National Action Plan for the safety of media professionals in Switzerland
Switzerland
2023
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Action Plan for the safety of media professionals in Switzerland comprises nine specific measures in the areas of awareness-raising and prevention, protection and support in...
Expert Working Group for the Suppression of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP)
Croatia
2021
The Ministry of Culture and Media established the Expert Working Group for the Suppression of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) in mid-2021, following the European...
Journalists’ Support Fund
Finland
2019
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: A fund established by the Union of Journalists and media houses aimed at helping journalists that suffer from harassment or threats. WEBSITE:...
Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) operating in the UK
United Kingdom
The refreshed National Action Plan also reflects the emerging threat of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) to journalists operating in the UK. A SLAPPs Taskforce, led by DCMS...
PersVeilig.be
Belgium
2019
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: A hotline to report aggression against journalists, and other education and cooperation initiatives WEBSITE: https://www.persveilig.be/
Public Inquiry Commission for Daphne Caruana Galizia
Malta
2019
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: To investigate the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia and to consider responsibility, fault, and retribution, but also to determine whether the State has fulfilled or is...
Amendments to the Criminal Code of North Macedonia
North Macedonia
2023
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Under the amended legislation, threats and attacks on journalists are treated as attacks on public officials, punishable with longer prison sentences; cases which could be...
Croatia's National coordination committee for implementation of measures of the Media development Action Plan
Croatia
2024
The national coordination committee for implementation of measures of the Media development Action Plan and the Council of Europe and OSCE Campaign for the safety of journalists plans several...
Implementation of the "CloserToTheNews" project, towards a better understanding of the role of the press and journalists for democratic society
Netherlands
2024
The project “CloserToTheNews” started in 2024 with concrete actions, studies and activities. The approach used is similar to the approach that the Media Literacy Network has been successfully using...
Launch of the initiative "Journalists Matter" for the protection and safety of journalists in Cyprus
Cyprus
3 April 2023
Nicosia
Cypriot Press and Information Office launched the "Journalists Matter" initiative ahead of the Council of Europe's campaign for the safety of journalists, to be launched in the fall of 2023....
Rechtsdienst Journalismus
Austria
2022
ASSOCIATION INVOLVED: the Austrian Presseclub Concordia BRIEF DESCRIPTION: A programme to provide legal support for journalists. Support is provided through training, individual legal information...
Identification of actions areas and measures towards protection of journalists
Switzerland
2024
As part of its National Action Plan, Switzerland has set out three action areas with a total of nine implementation measures. The action areas are logically divided with regard to their...
Raising student awareness initiatives on the role of journalists and press freedom
Netherlands
2024
‘Journalist in the Class’ was organized for schools in mid April under the project “CloserToTheNews”. Journalists came to class, or classes visited a newsroom. A total of 70 workshops and tours...
Initiatives on legislation at parliamentary level
Italy
2024
Italy is currently carrying discussions on parliamentary legislative initiatives. Among these, the bill. 1447 for the establishment of the National Day in memory of journalists killed while...
Armenia launch training on Crisis Communication and Crisis Reporting
Armenia
2024
On May 14-15, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, as part of the Safety of Journalists campaign launched by the Council of Europe, organized an important training course on "Crisis Communication and...
The implementation of the Council of Europe Campaign for the Safety of Journalists in Ukraine
Ukraine
The implementation of the Council of Europe Campaign for the Safety of Journalists "Journalists Matter" in Ukraine is envisaged by item 57 of the Work Plan of the Ministry of Culture and...
"Journalists Matter" Campaign in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
11-12 June 2024
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
(anglais seulement) The Council of Europe Campaign for the Safety of Journalists - Journalists Matter has been presented within the 4th meeting of the Steering committee of the project "Enhancing...
Free legal assistance for journalists and other media actors in Ukraine
Ukraine
24 May 2024
Ukraine
On May 24th, the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine, in cooperation with the NGO “Human Rights Platform,” has initiated the provision of free legal assistance for journalists and...
Gala for Excellence in Journalism in Bucharest
Romania
29 February 2024
Bucharest, Romania
An initiative of Romania under the Council of Europe - Campaign for the Safety of Journalists - Journalists Matter The National Audiovisual Council (CNA) of Romania hosted, on 29 February 2024, at...
Safety of Journalists in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Preparation of the Pilot Report
Bosnia and Herzegovina
23-24 April 2024
Bijeljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina
(anglais seulement) Are journalists truly safe and adequately protected in Bosnia and Herzegovina? This question extends beyond the concerns of media professionals; it resonates as a societal issue...
Romanian consultations for the safety of journalists
Romania
2024
Romania has initiated consultations with various entities to establish a coordination structure for the safety of journalists. These entities include the Romanian Union of Journalists - MediaSind,...
Development of a refreshed National Action Plan
United Kingdom
2023
A refreshed National Action Plan for the Safety of Journalists was published in October 2023. The refreshed Plan covers the same five themes and commitments include: The National Union of...
Mediapooli organises a seminar on the protection of journalists
Finland
15 May 2024
Helsinki, Finland
Mediapooli organised a seminar dedicated to the protection of journalists, gathering around 70 journalists from diverse linguistic, cultural, and professional backgrounds across Finland. Held in...
Trainings organised by the International Training Center for the Safety of Journalists and Media Professionals (ICSJ)
Greece
2023-2024
The International Training Center for the Safety of Journalists and Media Professionals (ICSJ) is scheduled to organize the following trainings: - A specialized training session organized by the...
Journalists Matter Campaign introduced to the project launch promoting freedom of expression in Georgia
Georgia
26 March 2024
Tbilisi, Georgia
The Journalists Matter Campaign for the Safety of Journalists was presented during the launch of the new cooperation project “Supporting Freedom of Expression and Media in Georgia (SFEM-GE)”,in...
National plan for the maintenance of order (SNMO)
France
2021
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: the National plan for the maintenance of order (Schèma National du Maintien de l’Ordre - (SNMO) is a guide governing police practices during demonstrations. The section...
Danish National Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity
Denmark
2019
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Danish National Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity (Dansk handlingsplan for sikkerhed for journalister) started in 2022. The plan covers...
Memorandum of understanding on the protection, safety and empowerment of journalists and other media professionals
Greece
2022
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This Memorandum of understanding on the protection, safety and empowerment of journalists and other media professionals contains a common framework of cooperation which includes,...
Memorandum of Understanding and Measures for Increasing the Level of Journalists' Safety
Serbia
2019
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The aim of the group is to fast-track the investigation and prosecution of cases of attacks against journalists and increase cooperation between public institutions and media...