Protecting Pakistan's journalists through technology and legal advocacy
Journalist Alert is dedicated to protecting media professionals across Pakistan by leveraging technology and legal frameworks.
In a country where journalists often face threats, harassment, and violence for doing their jobs, our application provides a safety net and immediate assistance when they need it most.
We combine emergency alert systems, legal resources, and community support to create a safer environment for press freedom.
With a single button press, journalists can send an immediate distress signal to designated contacts, law enforcement, and our response team.
Access to Pakistan's human rights laws, legal precedents, and direct connections to lawyers specializing in journalist protection.
Connect with other journalists, human rights organizations, and support groups for collective protection and advocacy.
Journalist Alert leverages Pakistan's constitutional protections and human rights laws to safeguard journalists
Our app educates journalists about their rights under Articles 19 (freedom of speech), 19A (right to information), and 14 (inviolability of dignity) of the Pakistani Constitution.
We provide guidance on using Pakistan's Right to Information laws for investigative journalism while maintaining safety protocols and legal boundaries.
Implementation guidance for the Protection Against Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2010, which applies to female journalists.
Leveraging Pakistan's commitments to international covenants like ICCPR and UN conventions to strengthen legal protection for journalists.
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"Journalist Alert saved me when I was detained while covering a protest. The emergency alert connected me with lawyers within minutes."
Ahmed R., Investigative Reporter
"The legal resources in the app helped me understand my rights when facing intimidation. I now feel empowered to do my job without fear."
Fatima S., Broadcast Journalist
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