The ACOS (A Culture of Safety) Alliance is a unique global coalition of 150+ news organizations, journalist associations and press freedom NGOs working together to champion safe and responsible journalism practices, with a focus on freelance and local journalists. ACOS leverages the expertise and resources of its stakeholders to democratize access to safety expertise and training for under-resourced journalists and newsrooms; raises safety standards through the Freelance Journalist Safety Principles; and advances safety best practice, innovation and collaboration among news organizations, NGOs and journalists.
This interactive workshop enables visual journalists to confidently negotiate contractual terms to ensure fair treatment and safe working conditions.
Learn MoreA practical 2-hour workshop presenting visual journalists with key digital and physical safety tools for covering the U.S. elections and election-related events.
Learn MoreA practical two-hour workshop introducing visual journalists to safety as a pillar of professionalism and best practice.
Learn MoreA practical 2-hour workshop introducing visual journalists to safety as a pillar for professionalism and best practice.
Learn MoreThe Photoville Freelance Safety Clinics are an opportunity for freelance photojournalists and documentary photographers to receive free, expert, one-on-one advice on safety and security topics.
Learn MoreThis workshop provides an interactive, informal, and guided session around self-care and resilience.
Learn MoreThis panel aims to highlight how common psychological stress and trauma is among journalists and discuss related topics: Why are photographers and photo editors at particular risk? What are the barriers to treating trauma and how do we address them? What resources are available?
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