The Coalition For Women In Journalism
  • Welcome
  • Our Philosophy What We Do Board of Advisors Team Partners
  • Press Freedom Newsroom Safety Index: Reports + Data Timelines Campaigns Calendar: Legal trials against journalists Delegations
  • COVID-19 US Protests 2020 US Election 2020 Hungary - The End of an Era Beirut Blast - Solidarity with Lebanon Maria Ressa - Hold The Line Pakistan - Attacks Won't Silence Us Belarus Protests Myanmar Coup Asian Journos On Frontlines Turkey - We Are Not Safe CFWIJ Afghanistan Evacuation efforts
  • Women reporters in the MENA region Women Journalists Covering COVID-19 by CFWIJ Black Women Journalists To Follow Women Journalists Covering Farmer Protests in India Women journalists covering capitol INSURRECTION women journalists covering indigenous stories in canada
  • Global Chapters #HEFORSHE Reach a Mentor Mentorship Program
  • Women In Journalism Magazine Dear Laura - an advice column for ambitious lady journalists
  • JSafe - App for Journalists Reach out to us
  • Global Press Coverage of the CFWIJ
  • Events

The Coalition For Women In Journalism

  • Welcome/
  • About/
    • Our Philosophy
    • What We Do
    • Board of Advisors
    • Team
    • Partners
  • Safety/Press Freedom/
    • Press Freedom Newsroom
    • Safety Index: Reports + Data
    • Timelines
    • Campaigns
    • Calendar: Legal trials against journalists
    • Delegations
  • In-Focus/
    • COVID-19
    • US Protests 2020
    • US Election 2020
    • Hungary - The End of an Era
    • Beirut Blast - Solidarity with Lebanon
    • Maria Ressa - Hold The Line
    • Pakistan - Attacks Won't Silence Us
    • Belarus Protests
    • Myanmar Coup
    • Asian Journos On Frontlines
    • Turkey - We Are Not Safe
    • CFWIJ Afghanistan Evacuation efforts
  • LISTS/
    • Women reporters in the MENA region
    • Women Journalists Covering COVID-19 by CFWIJ
    • Black Women Journalists To Follow
    • Women Journalists Covering Farmer Protests in India
    • Women journalists covering capitol INSURRECTION
    • women journalists covering indigenous stories in canada
  • Mentors/
    • Global
    • Chapters
    • #HEFORSHE
    • Reach a Mentor
    • Mentorship Program
  • WIJ Magazine/
    • Women In Journalism Magazine
    • Dear Laura - an advice column for ambitious lady journalists
  • Resources/
    • JSafe - App for Journalists
    • Reach out to us
  • In The News/
    • Global Press Coverage of the CFWIJ
  • Events/
header image1.jpg

The Coalition For Women In Journalism

Statements

The Coalition For Women In Journalism

  • Welcome/
  • About/
    • Our Philosophy
    • What We Do
    • Board of Advisors
    • Team
    • Partners
  • Safety/Press Freedom/
    • Press Freedom Newsroom
    • Safety Index: Reports + Data
    • Timelines
    • Campaigns
    • Calendar: Legal trials against journalists
    • Delegations
  • In-Focus/
    • COVID-19
    • US Protests 2020
    • US Election 2020
    • Hungary - The End of an Era
    • Beirut Blast - Solidarity with Lebanon
    • Maria Ressa - Hold The Line
    • Pakistan - Attacks Won't Silence Us
    • Belarus Protests
    • Myanmar Coup
    • Asian Journos On Frontlines
    • Turkey - We Are Not Safe
    • CFWIJ Afghanistan Evacuation efforts
  • LISTS/
    • Women reporters in the MENA region
    • Women Journalists Covering COVID-19 by CFWIJ
    • Black Women Journalists To Follow
    • Women Journalists Covering Farmer Protests in India
    • Women journalists covering capitol INSURRECTION
    • women journalists covering indigenous stories in canada
  • Mentors/
    • Global
    • Chapters
    • #HEFORSHE
    • Reach a Mentor
    • Mentorship Program
  • WIJ Magazine/
    • Women In Journalism Magazine
    • Dear Laura - an advice column for ambitious lady journalists
  • Resources/
    • JSafe - App for Journalists
    • Reach out to us
  • In The News/
    • Global Press Coverage of the CFWIJ
  • Events/
August 06, 2021

Belarus: CFWIJ condemns the travel restriction imposed on Inessa Studzinskaya by state authorities

August 06, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Belarus: CFWIJ condemns the travel restriction imposed on Inessa Studzinskaya by state authorities

Journalist Inessa Studzinskaya, affiliated with Radio Svaboda, was restricted from leaving the country.

Read More
August 06, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Detainment
2021, press freedom, women journalists, july, july 2021, CFWIJ, threats, Threats to women journalists, Belarus, Inessa Studzinskaya, Detention, Radio Svaboda, article 342, Akrestsin Street, Travel Ban
August 06, 2021

Afghanistan: CFWIJ is concerned for the safety of Storay Karimi and Somaia Valizadeh

August 06, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Afghanistan: CFWIJ is concerned for the safety of Storay Karimi and Somaia Valizadeh

Storay Karimi, the only war correspondent associated with Pajhwok Afghan News, had to leave her home this week after she received death threats.

Read More
August 06, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Threatened with death
2021, press freedom, women journalists, july, july 2021, CFWIJ, threats, Threats to women journalists, Afghanistan, Storay Karimi, Somaia Valizadeh, Threatened with death, Pajhwok Afghan News, Khillid Radio, Herat Province, Insurgency, extremists
August 04, 2021

Albania: CFWIJ condemns the mistreatment of journalist Klodiana Lala from the police

August 04, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Albania: CFWIJ condemns the mistreatment of journalist Klodiana Lala from the police

Klodiana Lala, a prominent crime reporter associated with News 24 TV channel, was mistreated by the police authorities.

Read More
August 04, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Physical Assault
2021, press freedom, women journalists, july, july 2021, CFWIJ, threats, Threats to women journalists, Albania, Klodiana Lala, Physical Assault, News 24, Ergjys Gjencaj, Police Violence
August 03, 2021

Belarus: CFWIJ condemns the detention of blogger Nasta Pilyugina

August 03, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Belarus: CFWIJ condemns the detention of blogger Nasta Pilyugina

Nasta Pilyugina, a blogger and host of the "dzigital" podcast, was detained in Minsk on the morning of July 29.

Read More
August 03, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Detainment
2021, press freedom, women journalists, july, july 2021, CFWIJ, threats, Threats to women journalists, Belarus, Detention, Nasta Pilyugina, Eleven, dzigital podcast, Kozlov Lane, Minsk, KGB
July 30, 2021

India: Masrat Zahra’s father assaulted by the police. CFWIJ condemns these intimidation tactics

July 30, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
India: Masrat Zahra’s father assaulted by the police. CFWIJ condemns these intimidation tactics

Photojournalist Masrat Zahra alleged that the police assaulted her father in order to intimidate her.

Read More
July 30, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Threatened with death
2021, press freedom, women journalists, july, july 2021, CFWIJ, threats, India, Masrat Zahra, Kashmir, Threats to women journalists, Threatened with death, Germany, Photojournalist, Jammu and Kashmir, Police Brutality
July 28, 2021

Spain: CFWIJ condemns the targeted harassment of Sonia Lopez by anti-mask protestors

July 28, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Spain: CFWIJ condemns the targeted harassment of Sonia Lopez by anti-mask protestors

Sonia Lopez, a correspondent for Antena 3, was harassed while covering an anti-mask demonstration in the Plaza de Colón, Madrid.

Read More
July 28, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Intimidation, Threatened with death
2021, press freedom, women journalists, july, july 2021, CFWIJ, threats, Spain, Sonia Lopez, Threatened with death, Intimidation, Antena 3, Espego Publico, Plaza de Colón, World March For Freedom, Anti-maskers
July 27, 2021

Colombia: CFWIJ demands an investigation into the assassination attempt on Rebecca Linda Marlene Sprösser

July 27, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Colombia: CFWIJ demands an investigation into the assassination attempt on Rebecca Linda Marlene Sprösser

Journalist Rebecca Linda Marlene Spöressor shared on Facebook on Friday, July 23 that she survived an assassination attempt.

Read More
July 27, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Threatened with death, Physical Assault
2021, press freedom, women journalists, july, july 2021, CFWIJ, threats, Columbia, Rebecca Linda Marlene Sprösser, Cali, First Line, Assassination attempt, German citizen, DDHH
July 26, 2021

United States: Racial and misogynistic remarks towards Journalist Brianna Hamblin are harassment which need to be addressed. CFWIJ condemns the incident and extends support

July 26, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
United States: Racial and misogynistic remarks towards Journalist Brianna Hamblin are harassment which need to be addressed. CFWIJ condemns the incident and extends support

Journalist Brianna Hamblin who is associated with Spectrum News 1 was harassed by multiple men while on assignment.

Read More
July 26, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Sexual Harassment
2021, press freedom, women journalists, july, july 2021, CFWIJ, threats, verbal harassment, Sexual Harassment, United States, Brianna Hamblin, Racism, African American, Rochester, Spectrum News 1, Fetishization
July 26, 2021

China: CFWIJ condemns the public harassment of Alice Su and Katrina Yu

July 26, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
China: CFWIJ condemns the public harassment of Alice Su and Katrina Yu

Journalist and bureau chief for the Los Angeles Times in Beijing, Alice Su endured public anger and harassment on July 25.

Read More
July 26, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Intimidation
2021, press freedom, women journalists, july, july 2021, CFWIJ, threats, China, Threatened with death, Intimidation, Alice Su, Katrina Yu, LA Times Beijing, Al Jazeera English correspondent, Henan, Zhengzhou, torrential downpour, floods
July 19, 2021

United States: CFWIJ condemns escalating hate speech and violence against journalists

July 19, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
United States: CFWIJ condemns escalating hate speech and violence against journalists

The Guardian reporter Lois Beckett was assaulted by protesters while covering an anti-transgender rally outside a spa in Los Angeles.

Read More
July 19, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Physical Assault
2021, press freedom, women journalists, july, july 2021, CFWIJ, threats, Physical Assault, United States, Lois Beckett, anti-transgender rally, attack, Los Angeles, Protest, protestors attack
July 19, 2021

Canada: RCMP falsely accuses journalist Brandi Morin, CFWIJ condemns these intimidation tactics.

July 19, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Canada: RCMP falsely accuses journalist Brandi Morin, CFWIJ condemns these intimidation tactics.

The Canadian Association of Journalists sued the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for restricting access of the press to the Fairy Creek demonstrations.

Read More
July 19, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Harassment
2021, press freedom, women journalists, july, july 2021, CFWIJ, threats, Canada, Brandi Morin, Legal harassment, RCMP, Fairy Creek, Canadian Association of Journalists, Rainforest Flying Squad
July 19, 2021

Egypt: CFWIJ welcomes the release of Esraa Abdelfattah

July 19, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Egypt: CFWIJ welcomes the release of Esraa Abdelfattah

In a surprising decision by the judicial system, Esraa Abdelfattah was released on Saturday July 17 after being held in state captivity for almost two years.

Read More
July 19, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Released
2021, press freedom, women journalists, july, july 2021, CFWIJ, threats, Egypt, Esraa Abdelfattah, Tahrir News, Activism, Sisi
July 19, 2021

Peru: CFWIJ demands action to prevent the dissemination of hate speech against journalists

July 19, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Peru: CFWIJ demands action to prevent the dissemination of hate speech against journalists

Reporters, who were covering protests of Fujimori supporters, were physically assaulted by a group called “La Resistencia”.

Read More
July 19, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Physical Assault
2021, press freedom, women journalists, july, july 2021, CFWIJ, threats, Peru, Fátima Chávez, Karina Reynafarge Herrada, Juliana Oxenford, Fujimori supporters, presential election, violence, demonstration, rally, Physical Assault
July 16, 2021

Belarus: Mass police raid in an escalation of the crackdown against journalists

July 16, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Belarus: Mass police raid in an escalation of the crackdown against journalists

Police raided the homes of at least 15 journalists, six of whom were women.

Read More
July 16, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Detainment, Legal Harassment
2021, press freedom, women journalists, july, july 2021, CFWIJ, threats, Detainment, state oppression, custody, Belarus, Halina Abakunchyk, Khrystsina Charnyauskaya, Hanna Halyota, Milana Kharytonava, Lyubou Lunyova, Maryia Artsybashava
July 15, 2021

Cuba: CFWIJ demands CubaNet journalist Camila Acosta’s release immediately

July 15, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Cuba: CFWIJ demands CubaNet journalist Camila Acosta’s release immediately

CubaNet journalist Camila Acosta will be prosecuted for crimes against State Security, according to the screenwriter Ángel Santiesteban confirmed on July 12.

Read More
July 15, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Detainment
2021, press freedom, women journalists, july, july 2021, CFWIJ, threats, Cuba, Camila Acosta, Detainment, Police violence, state oppression, custody, Havana
July 14, 2021

Venezuela: CFWIJ condemns security forces to attempt to intimidate journalist Mildred Manrique

July 14, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Venezuela: CFWIJ condemns security forces to attempt to intimidate journalist Mildred Manrique

Mildred Manrique, 800 Noticias’ journalist, affirmed that security forces attempted to search her house without having a prior notice or a search warrant.

Read More
July 14, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Harassment
2021, press freedom, women journalists, july, july 2021, Physical Assault, CFWIJ, Intimidation, State harassment, state oppression, Venezuela, Mildred Manrique, attempted raid, police r, Police violence
July 14, 2021

United States/Iran: CFWIJ strongly condemns Iran’s attempt to kidnap journalist and regime critic Masih Alinejad from her Brooklyn home in the U.S.

July 14, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
United States/Iran: CFWIJ strongly condemns Iran’s attempt to kidnap journalist and regime critic Masih Alinejad from her Brooklyn home in the U.S.

A prominent Iranian human rights activist and journalist living in New York, Masih Alinejad was the target of an international kidnapping attempt.

Read More
July 14, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Abduction
2021, press freedom, women journalists, july, july 2021, United States, Masih Alinejad, State Harassment, Abduction, Iranian intelligence, Iranian regime, CFWIJ, FBI, Iranian women journalists, Iran, Kidnapping, kidnap, exile, threats
July 13, 2021

Russia: CFWIJ is alarmed by the threats against journalist Anna Mongayt

July 13, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Russia: CFWIJ is alarmed by the threats against journalist Anna Mongayt

Anna Mongayt, a presenter for Dozhd TV, received online threats after interviewing a same-sex couple for Elle magazine.

Read More
July 13, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Online Harassment, Threatened with death
2021, press freedom, women journalists, july, july 2021, Russia, Anna Mongayt, Online harassment, Threatened with death, Dozhd TV, Elle Russia, Male State, Online Harassment
July 13, 2021

India: Muslim women journalists, activists, and other professionals sexually targeted online. CFWIJ demands accountability of those responsible.

July 13, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
India: Muslim women journalists, activists, and other professionals sexually targeted online. CFWIJ demands accountability of those responsible.

A website targeting Muslim women including those in the news media industry was discovered earlier this month and was eventually taken down after public outrage.

Read More
July 13, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Online Harassment
2021, press freedom, women journalists, july, july 2021, India, Online Harassment, Islamophobia, Indian Trolls, Sexist Attacks
July 13, 2021

Canada: Journalist Nahreman Issa targeted with racist hate comments on social media. CFWIJ condemns the incident.

July 13, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Canada: Journalist Nahreman Issa targeted with racist hate comments on social media. CFWIJ condemns the incident.

A Facebook user who goes by the name Jameson Balkie messaged journalist Nahreman Issa through the platform, attacking her expertise and professionalism.

Read More
July 13, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Online Trolling, Racist Attack
2021, press freedom, women journalists, july, july 2021, Canada, Racist attack, Nahreman Issa, Online trolling, hateful troll, Edmonton, Bodyshaming
  • Next
  • Welcome/
  • About/
    • Our Philosophy
    • What We Do
    • Board of Advisors
    • Team
    • Partners
  • Safety/Press Freedom/
    • Press Freedom Newsroom
    • Safety Index: Reports + Data
    • Timelines
    • Campaigns
    • Calendar: Legal trials against journalists
    • Delegations
  • In-Focus/
    • COVID-19
    • US Protests 2020
    • US Election 2020
    • Hungary - The End of an Era
    • Beirut Blast - Solidarity with Lebanon
    • Maria Ressa - Hold The Line
    • Pakistan - Attacks Won't Silence Us
    • Belarus Protests
    • Myanmar Coup
    • Asian Journos On Frontlines
    • Turkey - We Are Not Safe
    • CFWIJ Afghanistan Evacuation efforts
  • LISTS/
    • Women reporters in the MENA region
    • Women Journalists Covering COVID-19 by CFWIJ
    • Black Women Journalists To Follow
    • Women Journalists Covering Farmer Protests in India
    • Women journalists covering capitol INSURRECTION
    • women journalists covering indigenous stories in canada
  • Mentors/
    • Global
    • Chapters
    • #HEFORSHE
    • Reach a Mentor
    • Mentorship Program
  • WIJ Magazine/
    • Women In Journalism Magazine
    • Dear Laura - an advice column for ambitious lady journalists
  • Resources/
    • JSafe - App for Journalists
    • Reach out to us
  • In The News/
    • Global Press Coverage of the CFWIJ
  • Events/

The Coalition For Women In Journalism

If you have been harassed or abused in any way, and please report the incident by using the following form.

Report Harassment
 

We pioneered significant changes in the industry for women. Be part of this work with your support.

Donate
 

We pioneered a change in the industry.
Join us in lasting change for women in the industry.

 
Donate Now →
 

News

Statements

Safety Advisory

Campaigns

Data

Country Reports

Imprisonment

Murdered/Killed

Mentorship

Reach a Mentor

Global Mentors

Chapters

#HeForShe

Resources

JSafe App

Dear Laura (Medium)

WIJ Monthly

Report Harassment or threats

About CFWIJ

Board of Advisors

Team

Reach out to us

Partners

Donate

 
 
 

The Coalition launched in March 2017 as a pro-bono org.
From 2019, it has operated as an NGO with a seed funding received from Craig Newmark Philanthropies.

 

Mentorship is crucial for journalism. We can make this possible with your support. 

Donate