Reporters Without Borders Assistance: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how journalists facing censorship or persecution can access legal aid, advocacy support, and emergency financial grants.
This program provides support to journalists who are experiencing censorship or persecution in their professional work.
Who it's for
This assistance is specifically for journalists who are facing threats, censorship, or persecution due to their reporting.
What you get
You can access legal aid to help navigate legal challenges, advocacy efforts to raise awareness of your situation, and emergency grants to provide financial support during crises.
What it costs you
There is no monetary fee to access this support, but you will need to provide documentation that proves the threat or persecution you are facing.
The catch to know
The organization places a strong focus on advocacy. Because of this, it is best to reach out as soon as you begin to feel threatened rather than waiting for a crisis to escalate.
How to apply
- Gather evidence or documentation regarding the threats or censorship you are experiencing.
- Visit the official organization website.
- Follow the contact or assistance instructions on their portal to submit your case.