Country: Italy

Support for temporary relocation where necessary

Fund for criminal trials and civil cases

Free legal aid Financial contribution to support the legal costs necessary for defence in civil or criminal defamation proceedings

Pro bono, expert legal support and defence for journalists who are engaged in exposing corruption, tax evasion, environmental damage and trafficking of wildlife or natural resources, worldwide.

Basic living expenses

Funds for psychosocial support and medical aid

Legal support fund

Logistical support to journalists when they resettle in exile. Placement in safe havens and short-term emergency fellowships around the world.

Logistical support to journalists when they resettle in exile. Placement in safe havens and short-term emergency fellowships around the world.

Financial support for medical and rehabilitation costs

Financial support for emergency subsistence costs and equipment replacement

Financial support for emergency relocation costs

Financial support for legal advice

Financial support for subsistence costs

Emergency relocation to a safe host country (mostly Germany) Housing and medical care Assistance through protracted asylum procedures Family support

Replacement of professional equipment and journalistic material (hardware or software) which has been taken, lost or stolen as a consequence of the type of work

purchase of more secure hard- or software and costs related to implementation of the new systems; technical or non-technical activities to respond to urgent issues such as internet blockages; training or accompaniment on digital or other security issues; measures to improve physical security (which relate to information management and digital security);

Measures to address the psychological and psychosocial impacts of digital threats

Three or four months residency Development of a tailored support programme: covering lodging expenses, financial support, counselling in digital security and in legal protection tools, psychological counselling and support, professional counselling, development of a possible public visibility plan (publication of the beneficiary’s own work, conferences, collaboration with media outlets)

Temporary relocation programme to Leipzig, Germany safe and discreet place to continue investigating and publishing, to rest and to recover (max. 6 months) rent-free, furnished apartment in Leipzig health insurance and psychological counselling (optional) monthly stipend of 1,000 euros travel expenses to and from Leipzig (arrival and departure) visa costs participation in journalism-related training workshops

A legal education program aimed at refugees and asylum seekers, with the aim of increasing their legal knowledge and soft skills, to help them integrate better in our country, defend their interests and pursue their goals.

Financial support for temporary national or local relocation

Subsistence costs to meet most basic needs for you and/or your family in exceptional situations

Subsistance costs to cover medical needs after an assault

Subsistence costs to cover a legal or judicial assistance, covering legal costs when you are sued or filed a lawsuit

Basic legal support for: A lawyer or legal expert and other legal fees Support in prison Initial assistance for family of detained media workers

Costs and fees related to legal action taken against you, including arbitrary detention deprivation of liberty because of the exercise of freedom of expression in some cases, issues with visas/asylum and employment disputes

Legal interventions, amicus briefs

Consultations, strategic advice and representation in domestic courts and/or international human rights institutions

Lawyer’s fees for journalists and media outlets facing legal actions