Target Group: Journalists and media workers

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.    

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.

Accommodation for up to 6 months to journalists in exile in France

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

Protection Grants can pay for provisions to improve the security and protection of human rights defenders and their organisations including, but not limited to: improving physical security of an organisation or individual, digital security and communication security; supporting legal fees for HRDs who are being judicially harassed; paying for medical fees for HRDs who have been attacked or who have suffered a medical condition as a result of their peaceful human rights activities; providing family assistance for imprisoned HRDs or family…

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

Medical assistance: for injuries sustained in the course of the journalists work; Subsistence costs: short term support for journalists who are not able to work, or costs to temporarily flee an unsafe or vulnerable situation; Legal defense support: legal representation for journalists facing prosecution, disputable lawsuits, or any other form of legal intimidation related to their work; cover the costs of judicial proceedings; assist media workers that have been arbitrarily detained or imprisoned (and their families); Psycho-social support: advice, referral,…

The fellowships provide a protected space in which the selected candidates can continue to work on and complete their journalistic project. The project should be realizable within the set time frame of six months (in image, sound, or writing) and highlight new aspects and thematic points that are of relevance for the society. The goal is to publish the project result and, if possible, present it at a public event.

Providing some time out in a safe environment (in Ireland or elsewhere)

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.

Fast and flexible support to respond to unexpected risks and opportunities, protect and care for themselves and one another, and nurture feminist movements

Temporary refuge in one of the Shelter Cities Safe space for three months A space to rest and re-energize Tailormade support Security training Wellbeing activities Skills and knowledge development The opportunity to network with allies

Temporary relocation to Hamburg, Germany

A residency for a period of 2 years to continue working on projects in one of the ICORN 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.

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