Strengthening safety and security resources for visual storytellers and journalists. A scoping study
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International Resource for Impact and Storytelling (IRIS);Ford Foundation (2021), iv, 114 pp.
Other editions: also published in Spanish
Institution of author: International Resource for Impact; Storytelling; Ford Foundation
"With attacks against storytellers increasing year-on-year, concern has grown about the lack of safety and security resources available to them. This is the focus of our study. Through a series of 120 interviews with artists, filmmakers, journalists, funders, activists, academics and others, along with desk research, we have sought to identify how storytellers can be better resourced to continue to confront and speak truth to power. The study is global in its overview, with a spotlight on Central and South America where in-depth research and interviews were conducted." (Abstract)
1 Introduction and methodology, 1
2 “Visual storytellers and journalists”—what is “the field”? 2
3 Safety and security: threats and needs, 4
4 Risk assessment, mitigation, and protection strategies, 20
5 Current emergency resources for safety and security of visual storytellers and journalists under threat, 24
Budgeted resources -- Guides and training -- Emergency support -- The role of intergovernmental organizations and initiatives
6 Connections between stakeholders and outreach across silos, 43
7 How can protection be improved? 49
8 Recommendations, 59
Annex 1: Region and country reports - Colombia, Peru and Venezuela, 62
Annex 2: Region and country reports - Brazil, 77
Annex 3: Region and country reports—El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico, 93
2 “Visual storytellers and journalists”—what is “the field”? 2
3 Safety and security: threats and needs, 4
4 Risk assessment, mitigation, and protection strategies, 20
5 Current emergency resources for safety and security of visual storytellers and journalists under threat, 24
Budgeted resources -- Guides and training -- Emergency support -- The role of intergovernmental organizations and initiatives
6 Connections between stakeholders and outreach across silos, 43
7 How can protection be improved? 49
8 Recommendations, 59
Annex 1: Region and country reports - Colombia, Peru and Venezuela, 62
Annex 2: Region and country reports - Brazil, 77
Annex 3: Region and country reports—El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico, 93
