Dr. Rahman Ullah

My initial experience in the media began during my position as a Concept & Scriptwriter for “Social Awareness through Radio Drama” in the war affected tribal area of Pakistan, A project of Campus Radio, the University of Peshawar with the collaboration of the US Consulate in Peshawar, North West, Pakistan (Aug 2008 To Sep 2010). And DW -Learning by Ears Pakistan. (Radio drama in two different languages (Urdu and Pashto) regarding Social Issues and Problems in the war and Conflict affects an area in Pakistan (Jan 2011 to Dec 2012). It was four years to study community. Later on, I worked as an Assistant to the IPR-Director with GIZ with the Independent Project Reporting (IPR) of the FATA Development program funded by the German Government and implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ- Formerly known as GTZ- German Technical Cooperation) from Feb 2010 to April 2014. I did my PhD in Journalism and Mass Communication, from the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Peshawar (January 2022). My Research Topic is “A Critical Analysis of Traumatic Incidents Reporting in Pakistani Media”.

Definition of journalists' safety

Journalists' safety refers to the protection and well-being of journalists as they carry out their professional duties of gathering, verifying, and disseminating information to the public. This includes physical safety from harm or violence, protection of their freedom of expression, and safeguarding against intimidation, harassment, or legal repercussions for their reporting. Journalists' safety is a crucial element in ensuring press freedom and democratic societies, allowing journalists to report on sensitive issues without fear of retribution or persecution.

Future plans for research on journalists' safety

I am interest to work on different area included, Understanding the impact of digital and social media on journalists' safety: With the rise of social media and digital platforms, journalists are increasingly exposed to online harassment, threats, and hate speech. Future research could explore the extent of this problem and its impact on journalists' well-being, as well as identify effective strategies to mitigate these risks.