Episode 2: Lucy Westcott from the Committee to Protect Journalists on supporting reporters in the most dangerous situations

In episode two of the CFOM podcast, we talk to Lucy Westcott, director of the Emergencies Department at the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), a role which sees her supporting and advising reporters in some of the most dangerous situations of all. Lucy told us how her background in journalism - as a writer for outlets including Newsweek and The Atlantic and as a UN correspondent - exposed her to the vital work of the CPJ. She explained how the definition of "threats" has evolved to encompass the "devastating" impact of online harassment, and the need for all journalists to take preventative steps to protect themselves from digital attacks. Lucy also tells us what a watershed moment the Covid pandemic was for journalists, with many having to report a threat on their own doorsteps for the first, and how the CPJ stepped in to offer support. You can find out more about the work of the CPJ here. Hosted by Gemma Horton Produced by Anna Jones