Legal remedies to address online harassment

Block 6 | Institutional and other support to address online harassment

How can journalists find legal help? Should journalists seek assistance from employers to get legal support if needed?

Legal remedies to address online harassment

Block 5 | Risks and unintended consequences of filing a legal claim

Some types of laws that can be used to combat online harassment are also abused to violate the rights of journalists. Therefore, it is important to assess the impact taking legal action has on free speech and consider other avenues.

Legal remedies to address online harassment

Block 2 | Types of law relevant to online harassment

This video addresses the different types of laws (criminal, civil, etc.) that may form the basis of a legal response to harassment.

Legal remedies to address online harassment

Block 3 | Causes of action and legal remedies: regional and international

How can human rights principles and standards be leveraged to protect journalists from online harassment and abuse, including rights to privacy, reputation, right to life and the right to an effective remedy? When does harassment become a human rights issue?

Legal remedies to address online harassment

Block 1 | The law as a tool for combating online harassment

This video series explains how the law has been used to protect journalists’ rights and how it might also be leveraged to defend against online harassment. This series is intended to help journalists become better aware of their legal options, while also highlighting the potential pitfalls and unintended consequences that legal action can have.