Trolls and online criminals took to their keyboards to spew hatred, sexist slurs and rape “jokes” against journalist Marvi Sirmed for the umpteenth time.
Read MoreWomen journalists in Pakistan are campaigning against the online harassment they receive on a daily basis.
Read MoreWe find it disheartening that the host, Ayesha Ehtesham - a woman journalist herself, did nothing to quell the playwright’s misbehavior and instead asked Marvi to quiet down while she was being cursed at during the show.
Read MorePAKISTAN. ISLAMABAD- The Coalition For Women In Journalism condemns the campaign against its member, and prominent Pakistani journalist Marvi Sirmed.
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