Before you embark on your next investigative report, evaluate your safety with this toolkit, created with insights from Abdukareem Haruna, Deputy Editor at HumAngle and a panellist at our recent conversation on civic space protection.
Investigative journalists hold power to account, expose wrongdoing and amplify marginalised voices. However, it often comes with significant risks—legal threats, harassment, digital surveillance, and, in extreme cases, death.
Journalists must continue to pursue the truth, but always within the boundaries of safety. No single story is worth risking your life. This guide outlines essential measures to help investigative journalists assess threats, minimise risks and protect themselves while carrying out their work. Use these safety tips as a checklist before your next investigation, ensuring that your pursuit of the truth does not come at the cost of your well-being.
