Training for Journalists and Activists: Protection from Repressive Measures – Rights and Safety of Journalists and Activists

Transparency International in BiH (TIBiH) on Thursday, February 15, 2024, Banja Luka – organizes a one-day training dedicated to improving the rights and safety of journalists and activists in the context of new legal solutions and their impact on the media and civil society in BiH. The training will be held at Jelena Hotel and will cover the topics of reporting standards, ethical principles, prevention and actions in the light of new provisions of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Srpska, as well as protection mechanisms in the criminal process.

The lecturers are distinguished experts and lawyers, who will provide advice and guidelines for safer work of journalists and activists through practical examples and workshops.

Organizing training for journalists and activists in Banja Luka is a response to the increasing challenges and dangers they face in their work. In the context of increasingly restrictive legal solutions and an increase in repressive measures, this gathering aims to empower media workers and human rights activists by providing concrete tools and knowledge in protecting their rights.

With topics such as ethical reporting, prevention of illegal actions, and protection mechanisms in the criminal process, the goal is to raise awareness on importance of freedom of expression and information, as well as create a safer environment for journalists and activists.

The agenda is attached

During the training, presentation of the new handbook for journalists, “Protection of the Rights of Journalists and Activists After the Recriminalization of Defamation”, providing key guidelines for protection of journalists and activists in the light of new legal challenges, is also planned. The manual includes topics such as prevention, basic concepts of criminal procedure, and strategies for protecting the rights of journalists and activists. It is available for download at the link.

Further training is planned in

Trebinje – March 14, 2024
Bijeljina – March 21, 2024
Bihac – March 26, 2024

We invite you to apply via e-mail dkolundzija@tibih.org or phone number 066/912-126, contact person Danijela Kolundzija.