25 May 2005

IFJ, CPJ PUBLISH ARABIC VERSIONS OF JOURNALIST SAFETY MANUALS


The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) have produced Arabic language versions of their journalist safety manuals, enabling more journalists in the Arab world to learn how to report more safely in conflict zones.

IFJ has launched an Iraqi edition of its safety manual "Live News in Arabic", which provides tips for reporting in hostile situations, administering emergency medical aid, dealing with hostage-taking incidents and confronting post-traumatic stress.

The Arabic-language edition is part of a special safety package IFJ has produced for Iraqi journalists, which includes first aid kits and a CD-Rom guide to security and protection for media staff.

Download the IFJ manual here: http://www.ifjiraq.net/livenews/00_livenewsindex.htm

CPJ has released an Arabic language version of its journalist security handbook "On Assignment: A Guide to Reporting in Dangerous Situations". The new edition updates the material in CPJ's handbook, first published in 2003, and addresses issues of particular concern to journalists in the Arab world.

It provides a comprehensive overview of security issues, as well as resources and practical information on topics ranging from training and insurance to body armour and the rules of war.

Download the CPJ Arabic handbook here: http://www.cpj.org/regions_05/mideast_05/safety_guide_arabic.pdf

Other Arabic resources on press freedom and human rights:
- RSF Report on Middle East & North Africa:
http://www.rsf.org/IMG/pdf/rapport-irak-v_arabe.pdf
- Human Rights Watch: http://www.hrw.org/arabic/
- HRInfo: http://hrinfo.net/
- IJNet: http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/Home.asp?UILang=7&CIDLang=7
- Internews: http://www.internewsarabic.org/
- Amnesty International: http://ara.amnesty.org/pages/index-ara
- International Federation for Human Rights: http://www.fidh.org/rubrique.php3?id_rubrique=83
- WSIS Arabic News: http://www.wsisarabicnews.org/
- Arab Reform Bulletin: http://www.alwatan.com.kw/arb/


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