“Aman360” is a new project for the safety of investigative
journalists in MENA. The project is a partnership between UNESCO and
ARIJ, with funding through UNESCO’s Multi Donor Program on Freedom
of Expression and Safety of Journalists (MDP) and as part of a
project titled: “Enhancing the Safety of Journalists in Africa and
the Arab Region” funded by Denmark. The project is to be implemented
in cooperation with IFJ.
On average, every five days a journalist is killed for bringing
information to the public.
Promoting the safety of journalists and combating impunity for those
who attack them are central within UNESCO’s support for press
freedom on all media platforms. And is a top priority to ARIJ and
IFJ.
The “Aman360” project aims to create and nurture a cognizant
foundation for the safety of journalists among the investigative
journalism community in the Arab world to ensure that free press
remains as a powerful medium, and the journalists can continue to
play their role as watchdogs of justice and in holding those
responsible accountable.
This project offers a new holistic and innovative approach to
enhance the safety and resilience of Arab investigative journalists,
media partners and organisations and other relevant stakeholders in
the MENA region with focus on Algeria, Iraq, Mauritania, Palestine,
Tunis, and Yemen.
