6. Determine when, where and at what times to communicate with team members and others during the information collection process. Ensure that team members know each other’s whereabouts. 7. Determine how your sources will be protected. 8. Ensure appropriate funding of the information-gathering exercise. With regard to the logistics of conducting an interview, it is important to consider prior to when the interview takes place how the interviewee will get to and from the interview. Consider the safety, the distance, and cost of travel for the interviewee, as well as the time of day. Also make sure any childcare arrangements have been taken into account, if relevant. 73 On the day of the interview bring: • Consent forms; • Writing/drawing equipment and paper; • Audiotape and/or video recorder; and • Any audio or visual materials that you may want to show the interviewee e.g. maps, photographs, documents, videos, etc. When preparing the location for the interview, ensure that the following are available: • Drinking water for everyone present; • Enough seats; • A desk (if required); • A toilet; and • Emergency contact telephone numbers. In case it is necessary to document any injuries, make also sure to bring: • Camera with flash, extra memory cards or extra film, and backup battery; • A ruler; • Disposable gloves; • First aid kit. 73 Foreign and Commonwealth Office, International Protocol on the Documentation and Investigation of Sexual Violence in Conflict, 115 (2014). 57

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