Update as at November 30, 2022: Meta is pleased to announce a new, online digital security and safety training course for journalists and human rights defenders. The
free program is created and managed by the
International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) in partnership with the
Border Center for Journalists and Bloggers (BCJB). The content is now available in English, Bahasa Indonesia, Bengali, Urdu, Traditional Chinese, Tamil, Khmer, Sinhala, Filipino (Tagalog), and Thai.
The curriculum was developed with input from the community and journalists in the region. Upon completion of the 90-minute five-module course, participants will earn a certification from ICFJ.
“We are proud to support the launch of this very important program that will teach journalists and human rights defenders best practices on how to stay safe,” said Anjali Kapoor, Director of News Partnerships, Meta Asia Pacific. “This represents Meta’s ongoing commitment to support the safety of journalists and those who defend human rights around the world, the course will equip them with a strong foundation in digital security.”
Journalists and human rights defenders can get the program’s complete details via ICFJ’s website. The curriculum was developed with input from the community and speaking with journalists in the region.
Supported by the Meta Journalism Project, the self-paced 90-minute course will teach journalists and human rights defenders how to protect their digital assets and increase the security of their operations. This will include specific training on:
- Laying a strong digital security foundation
- Secure social media usage
- How to report from difficult situations in a secure fashion
- Countering online harassment
After completing the course, journalists and human rights defenders will have a better understanding and practical tips on how to protect their information, data, devices and communications.
“The increasing threat of cyber attacks against journalists and civil society is putting lives in danger and has no bounds,” said Luis Botello, ICFJ’s deputy vice president of global impact and strategy. “This innovative online course on digital security is full of resources, which are a lifeline for journalists and civil society advocates who do essential work providing information and support to their communities.”
From March 29, 2022, ICFJ and BCJB will be hosting webinars on digital security to further enhance learning, develop new skills and adopt better practices and digital security technologies. Check the full schedule and register for the webinars
here.
The program will launch in English first, but will soon be available in other languages including Bahasa Indonesia, Bengali, Filipino, Khmer, Sinhala, Tamil, Thai, Traditional Chinese and Urdu.
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