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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”.

Journalists in Exile

Journalists in Exile

Support from NGOs and governments for journalists who have been forced to leave their home country

Journalists who are forced to leave their home country can get help from a range of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and governments. This directory summarises the support they offer, from help with relocating to support once you are living in a host country.

Use the filters to find support that matches your situation, then follow the links to each organisation for full details and to apply.

Organisations offering support

2 organisations offering support

Information reviewed August 2026

The ECPMF’s Journalists-in-Exile Programme supports individual journalists living in exile in Germany. It pays for counselling, training and legal help where state support is not available, and offers temporary relocation through its Journalists-in-Residence programme.

Support offered

  • Relocation support
  • Support in host country
  • Financial support
  • Legal support
  • Training
  • Medical assistance
  • Other types of support

Choose a stage or type of support to see summaries of what is offered.

Journalists from
Any country
Living in
Germany
Visit website of European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF) (opens in a new tab) support@ecpmf.eu Full details about European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF)

Information reviewed July 2026

Free Press Unlimited supports media workers at risk around the world, including individual journalists and media outlets in exile. Its Reporters Respond programme provides emergency and legal support, and psychosocial support is part of all the help it gives.

Support offered

  • Relocation support
  • Support in host country
  • Financial support
  • Legal support
  • Training
  • Medical assistance
  • Other types of support

Choose a stage or type of support to see summaries of what is offered.

Journalists from
Any country
Living in
Any country
Visit website of Free Press Unlimited (opens in a new tab) Full details about Free Press Unlimited

Information in this directory is provided by the organisations listed. Always check eligibility and current availability with the organisation directly.

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