NEW! ACOS Alliance invites applications for two Africa-based safety training initiatives: one for journalists based in East Africa; & one for news editors & managers based throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Both initiatives will take place in August 2024. 🔗 buff.ly/4aMhnM1

Christophe Deloire, Director General of Reporters Without Borders, died on Saturday 8 June at the age of 53. He was a tireless defender of free, independent and pluralistic journalism on every continent. rsf.org/en/christophe-…

We are deeply saddened by the death of Reporters Without Borders’ Christophe Deloire today, our community has lost a great champion. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues RSF

✨Training opportunity✨ ACOS Alliance and IREX are hosting a three-day training for local freelance and journalists based in East Africa. The course will focus on digital security, psychological safety, first aid and more. Apply by July 5. buff.ly/45lSW73

📢 Freelance journalists in the UK & Europe: CosainConsultancy are running a free 3-day HEFAT course in July in Kent. Spaces are limited & early application is advised. Go to🔗bit.ly/3z8lghr for more information on course and eligibility or apply now via email below.

📹🎥🎦Freelance visual journalists and filmmakers: you have just two weeks left to enter your work for the Rory Peck Awards 🏆 News, Features or Sony. It's free to enter. Find out more below:

Great opportunity for #freelancers & local journalists based in East Africa to attend a 3-day safety training course tailored to regional needs. Taking place in Nairobi on 7-9 August. Apply ASAP 👇

Freelance journalists: applications are open until end of the day TOMORROW to apply for this UK HEFAT taking place 23-25th July. Details below:

🚨 Free Crisis Zones Reporting Course for Freelance Journalists🚨 The Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma in partnership w/ ACOS Alliance + the BDC are offering a free four-day course for freelance journalists. 🕒 Appy by July 31st, 2024 🗓 Course Dates: Oct. 3-6 🔗 Apply here: shorturl.at/qUb9m

⏰Editors & News Managers in Sub-Saharan #Africa are invited to apply for the ACOS Alliance Editor Safety Cohort, a month-long weekly online safety program focused on safe commissioning practices. 10 free slots are available. Apply by Friday July 12. bit.ly/3RnDIIS

🚨 Free Crisis Zones Reporting Course for Freelance Journalists🚨 The Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma in partnership w/ ACOS Alliance + the BDC are offering a free four-day course for freelance journalists. 🕒 Appy by July 31st, 2024 🗓 Course Dates: Oct. 3-6 🔗 Apply here: shorturl.at/qUb9m

📢For journalists covering the US elections & related stories: the Coalition Against Online Violence has put together these top line tips on risk assessment and mitigation to keep yourself safer. There are also links to webinars for those who want to go deeper. #ElectSafely pen.org/risk-assessmen…

🚨¡Aún estás a tiempo! Postula al curso de seguridad para editores LATAM organizado por ACOS Alliance. Podrás participar de seminarios web y recibirás un asesoramiento individual. 🧑‍💻Revisa la convocatoria que cierra el 31 de agosto. acortar.link/YKNuj6

ACOS lanza su programa de capacitación en seguridad para editores en LATAM. Está dedicado a editores y gerentes de redacción que asignan notas e investigaciones periodísticas y participan en la toma de decisiones editoriales y de seguridad. Descubra más: bit.ly/3Xfzx5D

📌 ACOS Alliance launched its completely FREE online security training program for editors in #LATAM. ✒️ Registration is open until August 31st. More information here: acosalliance.submittable.com/submit/301903/…

📢 Training opportunity for #freelancers Fully funded, this day-long workshop offers concrete guidance on: 🔹How you can work sensitively and respectfully with vulnerable interviewees, including migrants, children and survivors of sexual violence; 🔹Setting boundaries for both

📢ACOS Alliance ha lanzado su programa de capacitación en seguridad para editores en Latinoamérica. El curse se realizará en línea y ofrece 10 plazas gratuítas para quienes cumplan con los requisitos. Potsúlate antes del 31 de agosto: bit.ly/3Xfzx5D

⏰Hoy es el último día en que los editores de noticias de América Latina pueden postularse para nuestro exclusivo programa de capacitación en seguridad. El curso se realizará online y ofrece 10 plazas gratuitas. Más información aquí: bit.ly/3Xfzx5D

James W. Foley Legacy Foundation & Head Set, LTD are offering a 1/2 day safety session that includes virtual reality. It's remote & can be done from your home/office. And Foley will cover the cost for participants. ACOS Alliance Diederich College Register here: bit.ly/3XGpgj7