SECURITY FORCES - FREEDOM OF THE PRESS AND PROTECTION OF JOURNALISTS

The prerequisites necessary to participate in this course are:
• Be medically fit to follow the entire course;
• Be interested in peace support missions;
• Master the French language;

Objectives of the Internship:
The course on “Press Freedom and the Protection of Journalists” aims to give the security forces tools that are both theoretical and practical, enabling them to exercise their law enforcement mission while respecting rights human rights, freedom of expression and the safety of journalists.

General organization of the internship:
The internship lasts one week,
The internship is conducted in French,
The course is open to soldiers, civilians and police of both sexes.

Discussed subjects:
The course includes the following modules:
• Module 1 - Journalism, democracy and freedom of expression
• Module 2 - Protection of journalists
• Module 3 - The journalist's toolbox for covering conflicts, riots and demonstrations
• Module 4 - Security forces: ensuring that journalists have access to the information they need
• Module 5 - Operational security procedures with the media
• Module 6 - Journalists' coverage of judicial news
• Module 7 - Tools of communication with the media