Call for Applications: Training on Holistic Safety & Use of RTI for Journalists from Balochistan
Application Deadline: May 27, 2025
Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) invites applications from journalists and media professionals based in Balochistan, including freelance journalists, for a three-day capacity-building training focused on enhancing personal safety and professional capacity. This in-depth training aims to strengthen journalists’ ability to navigate the complex challenges of their work environment by addressing both holistic safety practices and the use of the Right to Information (RTI) mechanism for more effective journalism.
The training will focus on holistic safety and Right to Information (RTI) laws to strengthen journalists’ ability to work safely and effectively. Participants will gain practical skills to enhance their physical, digital, and psychosocial well-being, including risk assessment, cybersecurity, and mental health support. Alongside this, the training will provide an understanding of the RTI framework in Pakistan, enabling journalists to use public information laws to support investigative reporting, promote accountability, and confront the culture of impunity surrounding attacks on the media.
Who Should Apply:
Journalists and media professionals based in Balochistan, including freelancers and contributors to print, electronic, or digital outlets seeking to enhance both their personal safety and investigative capacity through informed use of RTI laws.
Event Details:
- Duration: Three days
- Date: June 2025 (Dates to be shared with selected participants)
- Venue: Karachi, Sindh (Venue details will be provided upon selection)
Application Deadline: May 27, 2025
How to Apply:
Complete the application form at the following link: Application Form
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please ensure all required information is provided.
We look forward to receiving your applications and to an impactful three days of learning, collaboration, and empowerment!
Read details in Urdu here.
