Resources to support journalist safety in Europe
What is covered?
- Safety measures in the form of temporary national or, if necessary, international relocation of the defender and/or their family members.
- Subsistence assistance, meeting the most basic needs of the defender and/or family members.
- Medical assistance when the defender has been attacked or to cover medical needs related to their commitment.
- Legal aid, covering legal costs when the defender is prosecuted or has taken legal action.
The support is provided by:
Ways to reach out:
Contact details and support information were last reviewed on January 4, 2025.
Important information about time and eligibility restrictions, as well as further requirements:
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE EMERGENCY FUND
- Human rights defender status
- An emergency situation
- Existence of a causal link between the danger and the defender’s commitment
The support offer is designed for:
The support offer is available in:
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Albania -
Austria -
Belgium -
Bosnia and Herzegovina -
Bulgaria -
Croatia -
Cyprus -
Czechia -
Denmark -
Estonia -
Finland -
France -
Georgia -
Germany -
Greece -
Hungary -
Ireland -
Italy -
Latvia -
Lithuania -
Luxembourg -
Malta -
Moldova -
Montenegro -
Netherlands -
North Macedonia -
Poland -
Portugal -
Romania -
Serbia -
Slovakia -
Slovenia -
Spain -
Sweden -
Turkey -
Ukraine -
United Kingdom