Building Resilient Newsrooms: Developing Safety Protocols To Protect Journalists

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT

Area of Focus: Resilience

In an era of intensifying attacks against press freedom, this hands-on workshop will welcome newsroom leaders who have successfully developed and implemented safety policies to share their experiences and lead small group discussions. You’ll leave with actionable recommendations and tailored solutions for your newsroom’s safety policy.

Speaker(s)

April Alonso (she/her/hers)

Digital Editor
Cicero Independiente
Jeff Belzil (he/him/his)

Security Director
International Women Media Foundation
Juanita Islas (she/her/hers)

Director of Programs
International Women's Media Foundation
Jovelle Tamayo (they/them/theirs)

Photojournalist, Multimedia Editor
The Marshall Project