Calendar of Events
Attorneys and staff members of the Reporters Committee routinely participate in and sponsor a variety of public events related to press freedom, including journalist trainings, panel discussions, conferences, and more. Below, check out the list of upcoming events — both in-person and virtual — and join us!
Newsroom Safety Across America — Washington, D.C.
Date: Sept. 23, 2024
Location: Washington, D.C.
The International Women’s Media Foundation is partnering with the Reporters Committee to host a one-day safety training for journalists covering elections and protests as part of the IWMF’s Newsroom Safety Across America initiative. Topics include risk assessment and mitigation, personal security, active shooter, protests, psychosocial/mental health awareness, and legal training and resources. This training requires an application as space is limited; applications must be submitted by Sept. 9, 2024.
Covering Elections Series: “On the Skirmish Line”
Date: Oct. 1, 2024, at 6 p.m. EDT
Location: New York, NY
Co-sponsored by the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University and the Reporters Committee, this panel will explore the challenges of covering mass demonstrations and the evolving climate of protest coverage. The discussion will open with a presentation from Gabe Rottman, director of the Technology and Press Freedom Project. This event is hosted by the Journalism Protection Initiative at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism.
2024 Freedom of the Press Awards
Date: Oct. 16, 2024
Location: New York, NY
The Reporters Committee recognizes journalism and media law leaders at our annual Freedom of the Press Awards. The event is a highlight of our year where friends, honorees, and partners gather with us to celebrate the free press. Learn more about this year’s honorees, or purchase tickets and sponsorships.
Edward M. Barr Speaker Series: “Protecting Journalists’ Rights”
Date: Oct. 17, 2024, at 12 p.m. EDT
Location: Youngstown, Ohio
The Edward M. Barr Foundation and the Youngstown Press Club are hosting Gunita Singh, staff attorney at the Reporters Committee, for a lunchtime talk on safeguarding journalists’ rights.