Forbidden Stories
If a journalist falls, others rise and collectively continue their work: that’s the simple principle behind Forbidden Stories.
It’s not just about solidarity. It is an imperative need to inform the public on subjects as pressing as they are dangerous to cover—such as environmental crimes, corruption, and human rights violations.
Our investigations
Key figures
Since its creation, 120 media outlets have collaborated with Forbidden Stories.
Three hundred journalists from 54 countries have worked on our investigations since 2017.
Our collaborative investigations have multiplied the reach of our forbidden stories by 1,320. That’s what we call the Streisand effect.
Over 200 highly-threatened journalists are securely sharing their ongoing investigations with us. If they are ever assassinated or jailed, we will continue their work.
The SafeBox mechanism is used by journalists based in nearly forty countries.
"80% of journalists who secure their information with us have chosen to communicate about it to deter threats."
Safebox Network: A powerful deterrent
“No matter what you do to try to silence me, you guys are wasting your time”
“Announcing that our information is secure has a deterrent effect on attempts of repression, silencing or threat”
“The SafeBox is the most potent blow dealt to enemies of press freedom. It has become the most trusted ally for journalists all over”
“I joined the SafeBox Network to protect my investigations from being silenced and to ensure that, even under threat, the stories I uncover will live on”
“The enemies of the press will think twice before committing such crimes”
“I think it protects both our work and our lives”
“No one publishes such stories, if I am not writing about it, who will? The SafeBox Network could maybe bring more safety”
"I decided to join the SafeBox to provide me with a platform to secure my journalistic work, and a reliable collective that will protect it and pursue my stories when necessary"
"Three journalists have already been murdered in the region. The SafeBox Network is exactly what I need."
"The fight against misinformation upsets powerful interests, and some are willing to do anything to achieve their goals. Thanks to SafeBox, I can wage this battle with greater peace of mind"
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