Peru: Murder of journalist Sonia Alvarado highlights the threats women journalists face in the Latin American region

Peru: Murder of journalist Sonia Alvarado highlights the threats women journalists face in the Latin American region

PERU– The Coalition For Women In Journalism is devastated to learn about the murder of Peruvian journalist Sonia Isabel Alvarado Huayunga. We urge the Peruvian authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the killing and ensure the provision of justice to Sonia and her family. 

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We are devastated by the killing of Chilean photojournalist Albertina Martínez

We are devastated by the killing of Chilean photojournalist Albertina Martínez

SANTIAGO, CHILE — The Coalition For Women In Journalism is devastated to learn about the killing of Chilean photojournalist Albertina Martínez Burgos. We demand that Chilean authorities investigate the killing and punish her murderers immediately.

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Iraq: Kurdish journalist, son and husband found dead in a car; police deem it as a case of double murder-suicide

Iraq: Kurdish journalist, son and husband found dead in a car; police deem it as a case of double murder-suicide

The Coalition For Women In Journalism is devastated to hear about the murder of former Kurdish TV anchor and journalist Lana Mohammed in Sulaimaniyah, Northeastern Iraq. We are equally saddened to find out that her three-year-old son and husband.

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CFWIJ condemns the killing of Honduran TV host Santi Carvajal

CFWIJ condemns the killing of Honduran TV host Santi Carvajal

HONDURAS, PUERTO CORTÉS — The Coalition For Women In Journalism is saddened and appalled by the murder of television presenter Santi Carvajal in Puerto Cortés, Honduras on July 5. We urge the Honduran authorities to identify and punish Santi’s murderers.

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