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/
January 17, 2022

Turkey: CFWIJ Welcomes The Acquittal Of Journalist Meşale Tolu

January 17, 2022/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Turkey: CFWIJ Welcomes The Acquittal Of Journalist Meşale Tolu

The 16th hearing of the trial against journalist Meşale Tolu was held in Istanbul.

Read More
January 17, 2022/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Harassment, Legal Persecution, Acquittal
Türkiye, press freedom, Journalists rights, Turkey, kadın gazeteci, türkiye, Legal persecution, dava, trial, Legal harassment, Legal Persecution, Trial, 2022, January, January 2022, Dava, Meşale Tolu, Legal Harassment, Terror Charges, Acquittal, Counter-terrorism Code, Turkish Judiciary, Baseless Charges, Örgüt Üyeliği, İstanbul, İstanbul 29. Ağır Ceza Mahkemesi, Beraat Kararı
January 13, 2022

Turkey: Trial Against Journalist Rojda Oğuz Postponed For The Fifth Time

January 13, 2022/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Turkey: Trial Against Journalist Rojda Oğuz Postponed For The Fifth Time

The fifth hearing of the case against journalist Rojda Oğuz was held in Van.

Read More
January 13, 2022/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Harassment, Legal Persecution, Acquittal
Türkiye, press freedom, Journalists rights, Turkey, kadın gazeteci, türkiye, Legal persecution, dava, trial, Legal harassment, Legal Persecution, Trial, 2022, January, January 2022, Rojda Oğuz, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Hüseyin Boğatekin, Protest Marches, Jinnews, Dava, Terror Charges
January 12, 2022

Turkey: İzmir Court Adjourned Journalist Ruken Demir’s Case For The Eighth Time

January 12, 2022/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Turkey: İzmir Court Adjourned Journalist Ruken Demir’s Case For The Eighth Time

The eighth hearing of the trial against journalist Ruken Demir was held in İzmir.

Read More
January 12, 2022/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Harassment, Legal Persecution, Acquittal
Türkiye, press freedom, Journalists rights, Turkey, kadın gazeteci, türkiye, Legal persecution, dava, trial, Legal harassment, Legal Persecution, Trial, 2022, January, January 2022, Ruken Demir, Terror Charges, Silahlı Terör Örgüt Üyeliği, İzmir, İzmir 19. Ağır Ceza Mahkemesi, Adjourned Trials
January 11, 2022

Turkey: Hearing of Sadiye Eser's Case Adjourned Yet Again As Court Awaits Absent Witness

January 11, 2022/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Turkey: Hearing of Sadiye Eser's Case Adjourned Yet Again As Court Awaits Absent Witness

The seventh hearing of the trial against journalist Sadiye Eser was held in Istanbul.

Read More
January 11, 2022/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Harassment, Legal Persecution, Acquittal
Türkiye, press freedom, Journalists rights, Turkey, kadın gazeteci, türkiye, Legal persecution, dava, trial, Legal harassment, Legal Persecution, Trial, 2022, January, January 2022, Sadiye Eser, İstanbul, terror charges, Mesopotamia Agency, MA, Mezopotamya Ajansı, Sadık Topaloğlu, Adjourned Trial, Constitution, Case, Hearing
January 11, 2022

Turkey: Prosecutor informs the court of lack of evidence against Eylem Sonbahar, Sema Karakurt. CFWIJ calls for journalists' acquittal

January 11, 2022/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Turkey: Prosecutor informs the court of lack of evidence against Eylem Sonbahar, Sema Karakurt. CFWIJ calls for journalists' acquittal

The 12th hearing of the case against journalists Eylem Sonbahar and Sema Karakurt was held in Antalya.

Read More
January 11, 2022/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Harassment, Legal Persecution, Acquittal
Türkiye, 2021, press freedom, Journalists rights, Turkey, kadın gazeteci, türkiye, Legal persecution, dava, trial, Legal harassment, Legal Persecution, Trial, 2022, January, January 2022, Eylem Sonbahar, Sema Karakurt, Baseless Charges, Antalya, Antalya 25. Asliye Ceza Mahkemesi, G20
January 06, 2022

Turkey: Journalist Nazan Sala Sentenced To 15 Months In Prison After Reporting On Van Military Torture

January 06, 2022/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Turkey: Journalist Nazan Sala Sentenced To 15 Months In Prison After Reporting On Van Military Torture

The fourth hearing of the trial against journalists Şehriban Abi, Nazan Sala, and Zeynep Durgut was held in Van.

Read More
January 06, 2022/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Harassment, Legal Persecution, Acquittal
Türkiye, 2021, press freedom, Journalists rights, Turkey, kadın gazeteci, türkiye, Legal persecution, dava, trial, Legal harassment, Legal Persecution, Trial, Şehriban Abi, Zeynep Durgut, Nazan Sala, Helikopter Davası, Adnan Bilen, Cemil Uğur, Terror Charges, Van, Acquittal, 2022, January, January 2022
December 31, 2021

Turkey: CFWIJ Welcomes Acquittal Of Derya Okatan

December 31, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Turkey: CFWIJ Welcomes Acquittal Of Derya Okatan

Journalist Derya Okatan and five other journalists stand trial for reporting on leaked emails of the former energy minister in 2016.

Read More
December 31, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Harassment, Legal Persecution, Acquittal
Türkiye, 2021, press freedom, Journalists rights, Turkey, kadın gazeteci, türkiye, Legal persecution, dava, trial, Legal harassment, Legal Persecution, Trial, acquittal, beraat, Derya Okatan, terror charges, İstanbul, Redhack trial, ETHA, Twitter
December 28, 2021

Turkey: No Relief For Buse Söğütlü, As İstanbul’s Court Adjourns The Case For The Second Time

December 28, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Turkey: No Relief For Buse Söğütlü, As İstanbul’s Court Adjourns The Case For The Second Time

Legal ordeal for Gazete Yolculuk reporter Buse Söğütlü along with 35 women continues as the trial was adjourned.

Read More
December 28, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Harassment, Legal Persecution, Acquittal
Türkiye, 2021, press freedom, Journalists rights, Turkey, kadın gazeteci, türkiye, Legal persecution, dava, trial, Legal harassment, Legal Persecution, Trial, Buse Söğütlü, constitution, march, demonstration, baseless charges, International Women's Day, İstanbul, protest
December 27, 2021

Russia: Editors Of GZT Were Released And Deported After Ten Days Of Arbitrary Detention

December 27, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Russia: Editors Of GZT Were Released And Deported After Ten Days Of Arbitrary Detention

GZT editors Nazgul Kenzhetay and Emin Karaçak were released and deported ten days later.

Read More
December 27, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Detainment, Deportation, Released
Türkiye, 2021, press freedom, Journalists rights, Turkey, kadın gazeteci, türkiye, Nazgul Kenzhetay, Russia, Kazakhstan, Detention, arbitrary detention, GZT, Emin Karaçak, mistreatment, inhumane conditions, deportation
December 21, 2021

Turkey: CFWIJ Welcomes The Acquittal Of Journalists Implicated In Özgur Gündem Trial

December 21, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Turkey: CFWIJ Welcomes The Acquittal Of Journalists Implicated In Özgur Gündem Trial

18 journalists were acquitted from all charges they have been facing since 2016.

Read More
December 21, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Harassment, Legal Persecution
Türkiye, 2021, press freedom, Journalists rights, Turkey, kadın gazeteci, türkiye, Legal persecution, dava, trial, Legal harassment, Legal Persecution, Trial, acquittal, İsranbul, Reyhan Hacıoğlu, Gülfem Karataş, Amine Demirkan, Elif Aydoğmuş, Günay Aksoy, Özgür Gündem, polis baskını, beraat, AYM, Constitutional Court, Anayasa Mahkemesi
December 16, 2021

Turkey: Lawsuit Against Derya Okatan Drags On, CFWIJ Demands End To Legal Harassment

December 16, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Turkey: Lawsuit Against Derya Okatan Drags On, CFWIJ Demands End To Legal Harassment

The seventh hearing of the trial against journalist Derya Okatan has not been seen due to the judge’s leave.

Read More
December 16, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Harassment, Legal Persecution
Türkiye, 2021, press freedom, Journalists rights, Turkey, kadın gazeteci, türkiye, Legal persecution, dava, trial, Legal harassment, Derya Okatan, Legal Persecution, Trial, public insult crime, acquittal, İsranbul, alenen hakaret, avukat Onur Kale
December 13, 2021

Turkey: Police Detain Nebiye Arı, Yağmur Kaya, Hilal Işık, Other Journalists Covering Student Protests

December 13, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Turkey: Police Detain Nebiye Arı, Yağmur Kaya, Hilal Işık, Other Journalists Covering Student Protests

The police detained Nebiye Arı, Yağmur Kaya, Hilal Işık and other journalists, who were covering a student protest.

Read More
December 13, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Detainment
Türkiye, 2021, press freedom, Journalists rights, Turkey, kadın gazeteci, türkiye, trial, police violence, Detention, Nebiye Arı, Yağmur Kaya, Hilal Işık, crackdown, police brutality, press ID, Ankara, Artı Gerçek, student protests, Barınamıyoruz Hareketi, öğrenciler, barınamıyoruz, polis müdahalesi, Ulus, gözaltı
December 13, 2021

Turkey: Legal Ordeal For Durket Süren On Bogus Terror-Related Charges Continues

December 13, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Turkey: Legal Ordeal For Durket Süren On Bogus Terror-Related Charges Continues

At the eighth hearing of journalist Durket Süren’s trial on terror-related charges, the prosecution dropped the charges of “aiding and abetting”.

Read More
December 13, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Harassment, Legal Persecution
Türkiye, 2021, press freedom, Journalists rights, Turkey, kadın gazeteci, türkiye, Legal persecution, dava, trial, Legal harassment, police violence, Durket Süren, terror charges, counter-terrorism code, Turkish judiciary, baseless charges, örgüt üyeliği, Diyarbakır, Diyarbakır 11. Ağır Ceza Mahkemesi, örgüt propogandası
December 10, 2021

Turkey: Trial Of Police Officers Who Used Violence Against Journalist Beyza Kural Adjourned With No Significant Progress

December 10, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Turkey: Trial Of Police Officers Who Used Violence Against Journalist Beyza Kural Adjourned With No Significant Progress

The third hearing of the trial for three police officers who viciously and deliberately attacked reporter Beyza Kural Yılancı was held.

Read More
December 10, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Harassment, Legal Persecution
Türkiye, 2021, press freedom, Journalists rights, Turkey, kadın gazeteci, türkiye, Legal persecution, dava, trial, Legal harassment, İstanbul, spreading propaganda, Beyza Kural, Constitutional Court, Anayasa Mahkemesi, polis şiddeti, police violence, rights to report, Bianet
December 09, 2021

Turkey: Travel Ban on Derya Okatan, Five Other Journalists Yet In Place As Court Adjourns 13th Hearing Of RedHack Trial

December 09, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Turkey: Travel Ban on Derya Okatan, Five Other Journalists Yet In Place As Court Adjourns 13th Hearing Of RedHack Trial

Legal ordeal for Derya Okata and five other journalists who stand trial for reporting on leaked emails of former energy minister in 2016.

Read More
December 09, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Harassment, Legal Persecution
Türkiye, 2021, press freedom, Journalists rights, Turkey, kadın gazeteci, türkiye, Legal persecution, dava, trial, Legal harassment, Derya Okatan, Redhack, Redhack Davası, İstanbul, counter-terrorism charges, spreading propaganda, Wikileaks, Berat Albayrak
December 08, 2021

Turkey: Gülşen Koçuk Convicted On Terror Charges, Sentenced To Jail For 2016 Social Media Posts

December 08, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Turkey: Gülşen Koçuk Convicted On Terror Charges, Sentenced To Jail For 2016 Social Media Posts

Jin News reporter Gülşen Koçuk was sentenced to one year, 10 months and 15 days in prison.

Read More
December 08, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Harassment, Legal Persecution
Türkiye, 2021, press freedom, Journalists rights, Turkey, kadın gazeteci, türkiye, Legal harassment, Legal persecution, dava, trial, Gülşen Koçuk, terror charges, Diyarbakır, Jin News, prison charge, hapis cezası
December 07, 2021

Turkey: Journalist İzel Sezer Sued For Insulting Erdogan’s Former Lawyer Mustafa Doğan İnal

December 07, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Turkey: Journalist İzel Sezer Sued For Insulting Erdogan’s Former Lawyer Mustafa Doğan İnal

A lawsuit was filed against İzel Sezer, the Chief Editor of Ileri Haber, on charges of insulting President Erdogan’s former lawyer Mustafa Doğan İnal.

Read More
December 07, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Harassment, Legal Persecution
Türkiye, 2021, press freedom, Journalists rights, Turkey, kadın gazeteci, türkiye, İstanbul, İzel Sezer, Legal harassment, Legal persecution, dava, trial, İleri Haber, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President Erdogan, Mustafa Doğan İnal
December 07, 2021

Turkey: CFWIJ extends solidarity to BBC Turkish staff's decision to strike

December 07, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Turkey: CFWIJ extends solidarity to BBC Turkish staff's decision to strike

An agreement could not be reached in the ongoing collective bargaining negotiations between the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and the Journalists' Union of Turkey (TGS).

Read More
December 07, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Impeded At Work
Türkiye, 2021, press freedom, Journalists rights, Turkey, kadın gazeteci, türkiye, İstanbul, BBC Türkçe, BBC Turkish Service, Türkiye Gazeteciler Sendikası, TGS, toplu iş sözleşmesi, agreement, Journalist Union
December 07, 2021

Turkey: Trial Of Journalists Eylem Sonbahar, Sema Karakurt Based On Coverage Of Anti-Imperialists Protests at 2015 G20 Summit Drags On

December 07, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Turkey: Trial Of Journalists Eylem Sonbahar, Sema Karakurt Based On Coverage Of Anti-Imperialists Protests at 2015 G20 Summit Drags On

The 13th hearing of the case against journalists Eylem Sonbahar and Sema Karakurt, on charges of “obstructing public duty” and “insulting” public officials, was held.

Read More
December 07, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Harassment, Legal Persecution
Türkiye, 2021, press freedom, Journalists rights, Turkey, kadın gazeteci, türkiye, İstanbul, dava, trial, Legal harassment, Legal persecution, Eylem Sonbahar, Sema Karakurt, Trial, baseless charges, Antalya, G20, Antalya 25. Asliye Ceza Mahkemesi
December 01, 2021

Turkey: Legal ordeal against Cumhuriyet reporters and editors continues as the hearing was adjourned to the next year

December 01, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
Turkey: Legal ordeal against Cumhuriyet reporters and editors continues as the hearing was adjourned to the next year

Legal ordeal for Cumhuriyet Newspaper reporter Hazal Ocak, managing editor Olcay Büyüktaş Akça, editor-in-chief İpek Özbey and photo-journalist Vedat Arık continues as their trial was adjourned for the fourth time.

Read More
December 01, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Legal Harassment, Legal Persecution
Türkiye, 2021, press freedom, Journalists rights, Turkey, kadın gazeteci, türkiye, İstanbul, Cumhuriyet, Ece Piroğlu, Hazal Ocak, İpek Özbey, Olcay Büyüktaş Akça, dava, trial, Cumhuriyet Gazetesi, Legal harassment, Legal persecution
  • 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