Journalists in Azerbaijan will soon be wearing press vests to help them be identifiable as members of the media during social events and protests, thanks to the Azerbaijani NGO the Institute for Reporters’ Freedom and Safety (IRFS).

On September 20, IRFS began unveiling 105 special press vests made from high-quality reflective material. The vests have «PRESS» printed on both sides, and are likely to come into action before Azerbaijan’s presidential elections on October 15.

Five of the vests have been given to IRFS employees, 10 are for foreign journalists, and the rest will be distributed to editorial offices. The vests were made with support from the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX).

For more info, go to http://www.irfs.az/content/view/1295/28/lang,eng/.
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