Since June 2019, journalists in Hong Kong have been on the front lines covering what began as anti-extradition bill protests, often dodging tear gas and rubber bullets in the course of their work.
This FCC series of workshops brings together a wide range of experts, from journalists to tech specialists to health professionals, all of whom offer valuable advice for any media covering the protests.
Hong Kong Red Cross introduction (PDF)
Hong Kong Red Cross presentation (PDF)
Professor Paul Yip presentation (Slideshare)
You can download the Centre of Suicide Research and Prevention’s recommendations on suicide and mental health reporting here.
The Hong Kong Samaritans website can be found here, and the 24/7 hotline number is 2896 0000.
Post Date: September 5, 2019
The Human Rights Press Awards are run by the FCC, Amnesty International Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Journalists Association. The 24th annual awards were announced on May 6, 2020. See the winners here.