Free Press Unlimited Call for Interest for Media Outlets: Digital Security Trainings 2024

This informs the public about the Free Press Unlimited Call for Interest for Media Outlets: Digital Security Trainings 2024. Details about the Program are given below.

Free Press Unlimited Digital Security Trainings 2024

About Free Press Unlimited Digital Security Trainings 2024

Free Press Unlimited (FPU) is implementing a programme called “Core Support for Independent Media in the Southern Neighbourhood” with the support of the European Union from 2021 to 2026. The main objective of this programme is to provide comprehensive bespoke core support the pluralism, independence, and resilience of the media sector in the Southern Neighbourhood to withstand existing threats. The overall strategy of the programme aims to:

  • Objective 1: improving sector capacities to safely produce and share more high-quality content within and outside the Southern Neighbourhood
  • Objective 2: improving business viability and resilience among the independent media outlets in the Southern Neighbourhood.
  • Objective 3: strengthening existing regional networks to more efficiently convene communities of practice in the Southern Neighbourhood.

Program Details

It is worth to mention that collaboration with local partners with access to regional expertise and networks ensures regional ownership and a more tailored and locally driven approach in the implementation phase.

In order to contribute to the achievement of objectives 1 and 2, FPU aims to provide online digital safety trainings to 9 media outlets in the MENA region (please see below the eligible countries). Those trainings will:

1. Help journalists and media organizations safeguard their online presence, data, and communications. It will equip them with the knowledge and skills to identify and mitigate risks such as hacking, phishing, malware, and online harassment.

2. Help the media to protect themselves from misinformation, disinformation, and manipulation. This, in turn, helps maintain trust and credibility with their audiences.

3. Support the media in the implementation of secure communication channels and practices, protecting the anonymity and safety of sources and whistleblowers. This is crucial for investigative journalism.

4. Provide them on the latest technological advancements, cybersecurity practices, and emerging threats. It will allow them to adapt their strategies and protocols accordingly, ensuring they remain resilient and capable of addressing new challenges in the digital landscape.

Eligibility

Eligible organisations must fullfill the following criteria:

  • Be established as a media outlet, with at least 3 years of experience in the media sector
  • Operating in one of the following countries: Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria
  • Comply with core journalism principles (fact-based, accurate, independent, fair, impartial, accountable, etc.)
  • Show strong willingness to address security and safety challenges (e.g. setting up a security plan)
  • Be able to dedicate some staff and time to the digital safety scan and trainings

Priority will be given to media outlets experiencing urgent threats.

Application

Media outlets who are interested in building knowledge and practice in the field of digital security are invited to submit a questionnaire on their organisation mission and their safety and security situation. If you are interested into this programme, please send an email to fpumena@freepressunlimited.org in order to request the questionnaire template.

Applications must be submitted in English or Arabic to fpumena@freepressunlimited.org before 25 February 2024 11PM CET. The email sent must include in the Subject field “Digital safety training” and the questionnaire & note must be attached to the email.

Application Deadline

  • The deadline for receipt of applications is 25 February 2024.

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