New platform is a lifeline for journalists in exile
Exiled journalists in Latin America and the Caribbean can find new resources and tools on the Casa para el Periodismo platform. More than a website, journalists will find a one-stop shop for information and access to important resources that can help them fight persecution, censorship and violence.
The platform also provides relevant information for journalists across the Spanish-speaking world,from self-care resources to opportunities for financial support.
Overall, the platform brings together nearly 20 civil society organizations, international agencies and other relevant entities, offering:
Legal Support: Information and specific advice for journalists in vulnerable situations, including guidance on migration processes and legal rights.
Financial Assistance: Access to scholarships, emergency funds, and financing options for media workers to continue their journalistic practices in exile.
Training and Education: Courses, advice and training options for professional development and skill enhancement.
Wellness and Community: Mental and physical health support programs, along with networking opportunities to foster resilience and collaboration among exiled journalists.
Reports and Publications: Access to studies and reference materials on the realities of practicing journalism in times of crisis and exile.
Additional Support Initiatives: Information on more opportunities provided by platform partners.
Periodismolibre.org is a collaborative effort, part of the Casa para el Periodismo Libre project by DW Akademie and IPLEX, funded by the Federal Foreign Office through the Hannah Arendt Initiative. It is also part of the Latin American Network of Journalism in Exile (RELPEX) and the project "Supporting Safe Spaces for Displaced Journalists," led by UNESCO.
