Target Group: Journalists and media workers

free legal aid and occasional legal representation oral or written information about regulations and about our professional experiences depending on the content of the case, we recommend other civil rights protection organizations to our clients

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

Legal interventions, amicus briefs

Offering legal protection to journalists who are punished for expressing their thoughts

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

Financial support to cover lawyer’s fees and assistance in accessing relevant legal representation; General guidance; Access to expertise in policy and law making; Engagement in national or international litigation; Provision of independent analysis, observation or advocacy around a case.    

Legal advice for all journalists and media workers Court representation just for members

Support for litigation of a case through multiple instances, from first instance through to the final appeal. Example: a challenge before the European Court of Human Rights against police use of facial recognition technology.

Discounts on medical services just for our members, preventive for all journalists. Psychological support such as workshops, therapies for now for all journalists.

Funds can be used for: Your professional development: financial support during internships, for journalistic training and workshops, for language courses If you need legal support If you are looking for psychosocial support In exceptional cases: for equipment up to 500€

Legal support free of charge at the TGS Academy

Financial support for general living expenses; Financial support for medical assistance; Financial support for a safe passage

legal support

To initiate and support legal proceedings of a fundamental nature that continue to allow the professional group to do its work as freely as possible; Defending freedom of the press in the broadest sense of the word to make funds available for conducting fundamental proceedings, which should enable the freedom of the press of the Dutch media and more specifically the operation of those media in the most optimal unhindered conditions

Digital security resources that help you to circumvent censorship and communicate safely and securely; Security training  (on location or online); Subsistence costs: short term support if you are not able to work, or costs to temporarily flee an unsafe or vulnerable situation; Family support: temporary support for family members of journalists who are unable to work, who are imprisoned, or who are deceased; Professional equipment: digital tools like VPNs for online protection and work materials in exceptional cases; Medical assistance:…

Support for activities to prepare for planned litigation. This could include legal research, evidence gathering, forum selection or identifying claimants and project partners.

Grants to improve physical security, digital security and communication security (including office security and individual security); Legal fees if you are being judicially harassed; Family assistance for imprisoned HRDs or family members who are at risk because of a HRD’s activities; Medical fees for HRDs if you have been attacked or have suffered a medical condition as a result of your peaceful human rights activities

Journalism-related workshops Mentoring Work experience placements or internships at media organisations, NGOs or charities

Research & Recharge Fellowship and Digital Freedom & Safety Fellowship Temporary escape from threats and repressive measures Support when it comes to bureaucratic hurdles Puts scholarship holders in contact with other journalists and media

legal assistance, rendered voluntarily and free of charge

Short stay in Dordrecht, Netherlands for reflection & recharging if under pressure Including: shelter; modest contribution to livelihood; care as needed; social network; opportunity to acquire certain expertise or skills (e.g. self-care, safety, stress management), depending on the individual preferences; depending on the guest, we organize exhibitions, film screenings or discussion evenings for Dordt’s public.

Financial support for litigation when help with legal fees is required; Medical expenses if you are injured; Travel costs to cover journeys to a place of safety; Financial support in exile due to threats at home.

Temporary refuge in one of the Shelter Cities in the Netherlands (max. three months)

Legal support: Legal advice and assistance in court proceedings are free of charge

Temporary relocation to Hamburg, Germany

A residency for a period of 2 years to continue working on projects in one of 70 refuge cities worldwide, including: grant covering living costs and accommodation; access to public services in the country/city of residence; and travel expenses related to relocation; building and developing professional networks and opportunities during the residency.

Temporary shelter in Paris, France Housing, meals and transportation (max. 6 months) in Paris; Administrative, legal and social assistance; French language classes; education

The Fund has contracted crisis therapists who are versed in the area of threats to journalists and with whom consultations can be made at short notice paid for by the Fund. Legal support on 3 levels: 1) Five lawyers at the Union. They help members in all legal matters related to work. 2) Insurance for legal expenses (covers the compensation of such expenses incurred in the course of work. A written consent from the union is needed in order to…

Urgent legal assistance; Urgent medical assistance;  Family support in cases where the journalist has been killed or rendered otherwise incapable of supporting the family; Relocation, safe houses, evacuation out of the country or region.

The Rory Peck Trust’s Therapy Fund covers the cost of treatment for freelance journalists who would benefit from professional psychological support. Financial support for psychological treatment