“Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) for journalists” is a ten-part series developed by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Silk Road Training and a local partner. This eighth article outlines how to stay safe during vehicle travel and respond effectively to road traffic collisions (RTCs). Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) is a […]

“Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) for journalists” is a ten-part series developed by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Silk Road Training and a local partner. This seventh article outlines how to perform first aid secondary assessments, manage hidden injuries, monitor a patient’s condition, and report clearly to emergency responders. Hostile Environment […]

“Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) for journalists” is a ten-part series developed by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Silk Road Training and a local partner. This sixth article outlines how to manage airway emergencies, respond to choking, treat chest injuries, and perform resuscitation in hostile environments. Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) […]

“Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) for journalists” is a ten-part series developed by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Silk Road Training and a local partner. This fifth article outlines how to assess casualties and manage catastrophic bleeding in high-risk environments. Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) is a comprehensive safety training course […]

“Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) for journalists” is a ten-part series developed by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Silk Road Training and a local partner. This fourth article outlines how journalists can respond to live threats in conflict zones, including gunfire, explosions, landmines, and the complexities of embedding with armed forces. […]

“Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) for journalists” is a ten-part series developed by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Silk Road Training and a local partner. This third article outlines how journalists can plan, prepare, and gear up effectively before entering high-risk conflict environments. Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) is a comprehensive […]

“Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) for journalists” is a ten-part series developed by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Silk Road Training and a local partner. This second article offers practical strategies for navigating protests or unrest safely, reading the mood of the crowd, handling interactions with security forces, and exiting volatile […]

“Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) for journalists” is a ten-part series developed by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Silk Road Training and a local partner. This first article outlines how to prepare for situations of civil unrest by building practical plans, developing personal safety habits, and reading early warning signs of […]

Learning how to cope with war scenarios is crucial for journalists working in zones of potential conflict. In this article, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) in partnership with Taiwanese NGO Watchout provides some guidelines for journalists facing a military attack. In many countries, people have lived under the threat of a […]