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May 21, 2026, New York — Two leading organizations dedicated to press freedom today launched JESS (Journalist Expert Safety Support), an AI-powered tool designed to give journalists, editors and news organizations working across the United States greater access to essential safety information and guidance. Purpose built for journalist safety planning, JESS draws on a best-in-class knowledge base of security resources and expert guidance provided by content partners and develo

ACOS has opened applications for our Southeast Asia Editor Safety Cohort Program taking place in July and August 2026. Up to fifteen free places are on offer to editors based in or covering Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. This program is designed specifically for the needs of editors working for media across Southeast Asia who are making commissioning and editorial decisions under ongoing th

The ACOS Alliance invites applications for its first Editor Safety Cohort Training Program for Exiled Media, taking place in April and May 2026.

Susan Valentine and Charlie Stadtlander join the ACOS Alliance Board of Directors

Image: ADEMALTAN / AFP Photo Editors who regularly commission freelancers are invited to apply for the first Photo Editor Safety Cohort...