Reporters Without Borders (RSF) provides emergency assistance to journalists and media workers facing immediate threats due to their reporting. RSF’s assistance desk supports journalists in danger anywhere in the world, helping them respond to urgent security, legal or medical needs. The fund does not provide long-term humanitarian or economic support.
Who they support #
Support is available to individual journalists, media workers, bloggers and other practitioners facing risks directly linked to their news-gathering or media freedom work.
Geographical focus: Global.
What support is available #
Financial assistance may include:
- Emergency medical treatment
- Legal fees, litigation costs and representation (criminal, civil and non-judicial)
- Relocation
- Rest and respite
- Secure transportation or evacuation
- Secure equipment and digital protection
- Securitising premises
- Subscription services (such as VPNs or digital security tools)
- Wellbeing and psychosocial support
Non-financial support may include:
- Advocacy at international institutions
- Provision of equipment essential for safety
How to apply #
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Journalists can request support through:
- Website: https://www.rsf.org
- Email:
Response time #
Most requests receive a response within one working week.
Where to learn more #
Website: https://www.rsf.org
Email:
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