Safety of Journalists to foster Democracy

Project period:

01.12.2026 - 30.06.2027

Granted amount:

150,000,- DKK

Total budget:

150,000,- DKK

Organization:

Dansk Journalistforbund

Partners:

Association of Independent Press (API)

Pool:

Civilsamfundspuljen

Grant type:

Naboskab - Small Project

World goals:

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Efforts take place in:

Moldova

Resume

The project will monitor and report attacks on journalists and media advocate for journalists’ safety and raising awareness among citizens about the need of free media. The project will contribute to promoting human rights and democratic values, because a resilient, viable and robust media landscape is a key to foster engagement among civil society in the democracy. Thus, it is important to strengthen free and safe working conditions for journalists, and to create a liaison between media, journalists and citizens. The activities will include: - Monitoring of attacks both physical and non-physical on media workers in Moldova in 2026 - Psychological helpline for individual journalists - Public event where results will be presented.