Rapid Support. Practical Protection.

We provide context‑specific safety support to individuals and organizations defending the freedom of expression. Available in multiple languages, our assistance may address one or more forms of risk - whether responding to an incident or threat that has already occurred or helping individuals and organizations prepare for and mitigate future risks.

Need help? Contact us at contact@risksupport.net and a member of our team will be in touch within 24 hours.

Support to help reduce exposure to digital and online threats, strengthen secure practices, and respond to urgent digital incidents. This includes guidance and assistance related to account and device security, secure communications, and responses to online harassment and surveillance.

Guidance to help individuals and organizations assess, prevent, and respond to physical risks associated with their work. Support includes situational awareness, safety planning, and response to immediate physical safety threats.

Support managing acute stress, burnout, depression, and other psychological impacts associated with trauma, risk, repression, and sustained pressure related to freedom of expression work.

The Risk Mitigation Support Network supports:

• Journalists and media workers
• Human rights defenders and civil society actors
• Independent media and civil society organizations

Both individual and organizational requests are welcome.