IFJ launches Olympics website to help journalists
August 6th, 2008Posted by Laura Oliver in Press freedom and ethics
The International Federation of Journalists has teamed up with the non-profit Play the Game initiative to create an online resource for journalists covering the Beijing Olympics.
The Play the Game for Open Journalism site features: a list of reporters guides from industry groups such as Human Rights Watch; forums for journalists to discuss their experiences; and background information on Beijing.
The organisers will also be operating a helpline for journalists in China during the Olympics, who are facing pressure from authorities because of their work. The number for emergency assistance is + 32 475 76 13 92. To report
Tags: Beijing, China, Human Rights Watch, International Federation of Journalists, Olympics, online resource, the Beijing Olympics, the Olympics
August 7th, 2008 at 7:09 am
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