Journalists are under attack. The digital and physical intimidation and injuries cause harm to not only journalists themselves but also the societies they serve. Society suffers when journalists are silenced because the valuable information they would have provided is prevented from entering the public consciousness. Attacks on journalists are largely met with indifference or ineffective efforts to achieve justice. This impunity emboldens others.
This book originated with an international online symposium in 2022 in which scholars and practitioners from around the globe met to discuss not only the problem but also possible solutions. Ultimately five groups of scholars have contributed to this volume in the following areas:
· Legal mechanisms in Georgia reinforce media capture and the safety of journalists is examined in light of that reality.
· Government officials in Uganda took measures during the COVID-19 pandemic that caused difficulties for journalists to perform their functions and resulted in safety threats.
· Impunity for attacks on journalists in Pakistan appears to be particularly problematic.
· Hyper-nationalism in India contributed to a culture of digital attacks on women and physical attacks on men in journalism.
· The Chilean region of Araucanía has established a special law enforcement approach to journalists’ safety that poses both challenges and opportunities.
· Journalists in Ukraine during a time of Russian invasion and aggression have faced daunting obstacles and yet performed a vital function to share news of the war to the world.
