Credits: All from AP - from left: Martin Mejia (Lima 2000), David de la Paz (Mexico City 1999), Jose Luis Magana (Mexico City 1998), Nasser Nasser (Ramallah 2002), Srdjan Ilic (Kosovo 1998) & Nasser Nasser (Ramallah 2000).
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A Survival Guide for Journalists

Hard copies are available from the IFJ Office, all proceeds will go to the International News Safety Institute. To order your copy contact sarah.dejong@newssafety.com

Introduction
Importance of safety, Role of Governments, Helping journalists to take decisions

Be Prepared
Ensure you are physically fit, Knowledge of the local situation, Know your rights, Social protection, Risks of disease, Clarify lines of communication, The right equipment, Prepare your vehicle, The right clothing

War Zones & Conflict Areas
Attitude of combatants, Travelling with or without escorts, Becoming a target, Weapons Awareness, Safety on the move, Taking cover

Riots & Civil Disorder
Plan in advance, Positioning, During the event, After the event, Terrorrist attacks

Abductions, Hostage taking & Targeting journalists
Why hostages are taken, Assessing risk, the Process of abduction, Surviving the experience, Tergeting journalists

Emergency Medical Aid
Illness, Food & drink, Traumatic injuries, Penetrating wounds, Stopping blood loss, Lung wounds, Secondary survey, Recovery position, Painkillers, Bullets & missiles, Fractures, Evacuating the patient, Burns, Exposure & heat stroke, Altitude sickness, Snakebite

Post-Traumatic Stress
Conflict in your own country, Quality of support

Fighting Back: What the IFJ and journalists' organisations Can Do
Sharing know how & experience, Safety Training for in-country journalists

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