Although most countries are observing lockdowns, Covid-19 has done little to slow down risks and threats for women journalists.
Read MoreWe denounce the court’s decision to imprison journalists Agnès Ndirubusa and Christine Kamikazi, along with their two other colleagues.
Read MoreWe find it troubling that Turkish authorities want to put women journalists away for their social media activity.
Read MoreInsects in food, a ban on letters and ignored health complications - Ruken Demir is being subjected to abysmal conditions while in prison.
Read MoreToday is the sixth anniversary of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. We, at The Coalition For Women In Journalism, raise our voice for women journalists who have been subjected to physical and psychological violence and threats.
Read MoreMOROCCO, RABAT— Hajar Raissouni, who was charged with premarital sex and an illegal abortion, and sent to prison, has been pardoned by the country’s king.
Read MoreMOROCCO, Rabat — The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) condemns the year-long jail sentence of Moroccan journalist, Hajar Raissouni. We demand her immediate release.
Read MoreTURKEY, Diyarbakir, September 25 — A local court in Diyarbakir has upheld Kibriye Evren’s imprisonment. The Jin News reporter has been behind bars since October 9, 2018. We condemn the persistent censorship of women journalists in Turkey.
Read MoreIRAN, TEHRAN — The Coalition For Women In Journalism condemns the sentencing of three Iranian journalists Sepideh Qoliyan, Sanaz Allahyari and Asal Mohammadi for their reporting on labour rights and protests in Ahvaz last year.
Read MoreTURKEY, ISTANBUL - Three different trials have been held at three different courthouses across Turkey, making July 18 a critical day for free speech in the country.
Read MoreIn Turkey, women journalists are silenced by unprecedented threats and imprisonments.On Press Freedom Day 2019, we honor and celebrate the contributions of women journalists around the world, including Turkey.
Read MoreThe Erzurum Regional court announced its verdict today: journalist Seda Taşkın is sentenced to 1 year 11 months 11 days in prison for “terrorist propaganda” — but her sentence is deferred.
Read MoreThe Coalition For Women In Journalism has been observing an unprecedented amount and types of threats to women journalists in India, especially in the last two quarters.
Read MoreThe Coalition For Women In Journalism condemns decision by Turkish court to convict journalist Ayla Albayrak
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