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<p>Dear FoME,</p>
<p>ECPMF support programmes aim to reach journalists and media
workers across Europe to ensure they are protected from harm and
can continue their work. The following collection focusses on our
support offers for journalists living in Germany.</p>
<p><i>Informationen auf Deutsch:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.ecpmf.eu/das-ecpmf-unterstutzt-bedrohte-und-exilierte-medienschaffende-in-deutschland/">https://www.ecpmf.eu/das-ecpmf-unterstutzt-bedrohte-und-exilierte-medienschaffende-in-deutschland/</a>
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<p><b>Prospects for exiled journalists in Germany</b><br>
We support exiled media professionals in Germany, irrespective of
their origin. The following offers are available for journalists
who experienced repression and persecution in their home
countries.<br>
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<li>Professional development – fellowships: We support 2-3-month
internships in media outlets in Germany. The financial
assistance for these internships will be adjusted to suit the
individual situation. </li>
<li>Professional development – training: We organise and
facilitate journalistic training and workshops, according to
prior knowledge and interests. </li>
<li>Professional development – language: We facilitate and finance
language courses that contribute to the journalists’
professional development. </li>
<li>Legal support: We finance legal consultations for
asylum-seeking procedures. </li>
<li>Psychological support: We support the search for appropriate
psychological support and cover the cost of therapy.</li>
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<p><u>Application:</u> Description of current situation and the
support needed; CV; evidence of journalistic work; contact details
of two reference persons<br>
More information:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.ecpmf.eu/support-programmes/support-for-exiled-journalists/">https://www.ecpmf.eu/support-programmes/support-for-exiled-journalists/</a><br>
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<b>Security fund to protect journalists in Germany</b><br>
We have a security fund for protective measures, which enables
editorial offices and media professionals under threat in Germany
to minimise the risk of attacks. This includes, for example,
security cameras for newsrooms, security guards or protective
vests for journalists.<br>
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<p><u>Application: </u>Covering letter, explaining the need for the
protective measure; evidence of journalistic work; evidence of
threat; budget breakdown of the measures planned to minimise the
threat.<br>
More information:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.ecpmf.eu/support-programmes/security-fund/">https://www.ecpmf.eu/support-programmes/security-fund/</a> <br>
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</b><b>Emergency support fund for media professionals under threat
in Germany and across Europe</b><br>
As part of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) we provide
support for journalists in EU Member States and Candidate
Countries. The fund is available for practising media
professionals who are in an emergency situation as a result of
their journalistic work. The financial support includes:<br>
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<li>medical and psychological assistance</li>
<li>living expenses and family support</li>
<li>workplace requirements and replacement of equipment </li>
<li>preventative safety measures</li>
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<p><u>Application form:</u>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.freepressunlimited.org/en/reporters-respond-application-form">https://www.freepressunlimited.org/en/reporters-respond-application-form</a><br>
More information:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.ecpmf.eu/support-programmes/emergency-support/">https://www.ecpmf.eu/support-programmes/emergency-support/</a><br>
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<b>Support for programme co-ordinators in Germany</b><br>
ECPMF financially supports counselling sessions for programme
co-ordinators in Germany who work with media professionals in
exile and under threat. When delivered, the sessions are designed
to help co-ordinators develop strategies of how best to interact
with media professionals, bearing in mind the sensitivities of
their situations. The aim is to strengthen the personal resilience
of the co-ordinators. <br>
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<p><u>Application form:</u>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.ecpmf.eu/support-programmes/support-for-programme-coordinators-in-germany/">https://www.ecpmf.eu/support-programmes/support-for-programme-coordinators-in-germany/</a>
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Deadline: 15 July 2020</p>
<p><u><b>Contact</b></u><br>
Email: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:helpdesk@ecpmf.eu">helpdesk@ecpmf.eu</a><br>
Phone: +49 17643839637 <br>
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<p><b>All support programmes:</b>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.ecpmf.eu/support-programmes/">https://www.ecpmf.eu/support-programmes/</a> <br>
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