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Physical security

What is covered?

Travel medical insurance and loan of protective equipment

The support is provided by:

Ways to reach out:

Phone: + 44 (33) 00270999
More Information
Contact details and support information were last reviewed on January 4, 2025.

Important information about time and eligibility restrictions, as well as further requirements:

Membership with Reporters Without Borders is mandatory.

Deposit of €2,000 (per bulletproof vest) and €500 (per helmet) to be deposited by check at the RSF office.

Due to international sanctions, battleface Travel medical insurance is not available to anyone:

  • wishing to travel to the following countries: Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, Crimea, Venezuela and South Sudan.
  • residing in the following countries: United States, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Cuba, Crimea, South Sudan, Russia, Belarus and Venezuela.

 

 

The support offer is designed for:

About the fund:

Travel medical insurance
In partnership with the battleface company, RSF offers access to travel medical insurance tailored to the needs of journalists reporting or working outside their home country.

For any questions regarding this plan, please contact battleface directly by email rsf@battleface.com or by telephone on + 44 (33) 00270999. battleface team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Loan of bulletproof vests and helmets
If your reports take you to theaters of operations or high-risk areas, RSF can lend you a bullet-proof vest with two category IV ballistic plates, weighing approximately 6 kg, free of charge. Bibs marked “PRESS” are available, and can be added to the front and back of the jackets. These are adjustable at the waist and shoulders. Helmets are also available on loan, in one size but adjustable. They weigh about 1.5 kg.

If you think you need anything from this protection package, contact assistance2@rsf.org. The equipment is to be collected from the Paris headquarters.

The support offer is available in: