Conflict Zone Field Guide for Civilian Translators/ Interpreters and Users of Their Services

Translators/Interpreters (T/Is) contracted to work in conflict zones are often non-professional linguists yet play a key role in communications. Operating in high-risk environments, they are extremely vulnerable and require special protection both during and after the conflict. Users of T/I services must be aware of their responsibilities to T/Is and of the need to continuously protect them. At the same time, T/Is themselves must know their rights as well as uphold the standards and ethics of the language profession to enhance their safety and standing.
Red T, in partnership with the International Association of Conference Interpreters (AIIC) and theInternational Federation of Translators (FIT), drafted a Conflict Zone Field Guide for Civilian Translators/Interpreters and Users of Their Services. This document outlines the basic rights, responsibilities, and practices recommended by the three organizations. It applies to T/Is serving as field linguists for the armed forces, journalists, NGOs, and other organizations in conflict zones and other high-risk settings.
Click here to download a PDF of the Conflict Zone Field Guide in English.
Click here to download a PDF of the Conflict Zone Field Guide in Arabic.
Click here to download a PDF of the Conflict Zone Field Guide in Danish.
Click here to download a PDF of the Conflict Zone Field Guide in Dari.
Click here to download a PDF of the Conflict Zone Field Guide in Dutch.
Click here to download a PDF of the Conflict Zone Field Guide in French.
Click here to download a PDF of the Conflict Zone Field Guide in German.
Click here to download a PDF of the Conflict Zone Field Guide in Hebrew.
Click here to download a PDF of the Conflict Zone Field Guide in Norwegian.
Click here to download a PDF of the Conflict Zone Field Guide in Pashto.
Click here to download a PDF of the Conflict Zone Field Guide in Spanish.
Click here to download a PDF of the Conflict Zone Field Guide in Swedish.
Click here for press release: “Red T, AIIC and FIT Release First Conflict Zone Field Guide for Translators and Interpreters” (March 21, 2012).
 
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