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The University of Liverpool is one of the top UK universities, member of the prestigious Russell Group of 24 leading UK universities.

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The Worlds of Journalism Study is a cross-national collaborative project assessing the state of journalism in the world through representative surveys with journalists.

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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”.

Rune Ottosen

Profesor emeritus in journalism at Oslo Metropolitan University

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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 Borders

Areas interested in collaborating with other researchers

The case against Julian Assange
Rune Ottosen

Rune Ottosen

Oslo,

Oslo Metropolitan University box 4 St. Olavsplass, 0130

rune@oslomet.no

+4791590876