UNESCO is the lead UN Agency for promoting freedom of expression and safety of journalists as part of its mandate to “promote the free flow of ideas by word and image”.
Rune Ottosen
Profesor emeritus in journalism at Oslo Metropolitan University
Journalist safety war journalism peace journalism propaganda press history role of journalists
I am a member of the Norwegian UNESCO commission, part of the UNESCO academic network, Academic Consultation on the United Nations Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the issue of impunity (UNAP). I have also published several academic articles, books and reports in the field of journalism safety, war an peace journalism and press history.
Definition of journalists' safety
The ability of journalist to cover war and conflicts in a safe and ethical manner. Professional skills and safety training to prepare for covering war and conflicts. Knowledge of desinformation, propaganda and psychological operations.Future plans for research on journalists' safety
Projects on Norwegian journalists coverage of war and conflicts. The legal process against Julian Assange.- Research focuses:
- Physical, Psychological, Digital, Legal
- Methods used in research:
- Surveys, Interviews, Qualitative content analysis, Quantitative content analysis
- Countries of research focus:
- Norway, Iraq, Sudan, United States
Areas interested in collaborating with NGOs
Reporters without BordersAreas interested in collaborating with other researchers
The case against Julian Assange
Rune Ottosen
Oslo,