Resources to support journalist safety in Europe

Support: Physical safety

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    Physical safety
    Between the Lines
    Between the Lines (BTL)
    Escort for journalists at demonstrations and vigils in Saxony, Germany
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    Equipment
    Physical safety
    Borrowing bulletproof vests and helmets
    Reporters Sans Frontières (RSF) – Reporters Without Borders International
    RSF lends bulletproof vests and helmets at no cost if you are travelling to dangerous areas
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    Physical safety
    Emergency Assistance Program (EAP)
    Freedom House
    Frontline Defenders (FLD)
    Improving physical security of home or office
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    Physical safety
    Emergency Fund
    Civil Rights Defenders
    Funds for security improvement (for example specific security improvements like steel doors or security cameras)
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    Physical safety
    Emergency grant for human rights defenders at risk
    ProtectDefenders.eu
    Emergency financial and material support for physical security
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    Physical safety
    Emergency material support to human rights defenders at risk
    OMCT World Organisation Against Torture
    Funds for physical security 
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    Physical safety
    Practical support fund / Reporters Respond
    Free Press Unlimited (FPU)
    Personal protection materials for your physical safety
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    Physical safety
    Protection Grants
    Frontline Defenders (FLD)
    Grants to improve physical security, digital security and communication security (including office security and individual security)
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    Physical safety
    Security Rapid Response Grant
    Urgent Action Fund for Women’s Human Rights (UAF)
    Quick, flexible funding to respond to security threats