We welcome the release of Russian journalist Yulia Yuzik from Iran

We welcome the release of Russian journalist Yulia Yuzik from Iran

RUSSIA, Moscow — The Coalition For Women In Journalism welcomes the release of our colleague Yulia Yuzik who was detained by Iranian authorities in Tehran. However, we also urge the authorities to ensure that such treatment is not meted out to a journalist ever again.

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We are astonished at the decision of a French court to fine Sandra Muller for defamation

We are astonished at the decision of a French court to fine Sandra Muller for defamation

FRANCE, Paris — The Coalition For Women In Journalism is astonished at the decision of a French court to fine Sandra Muller for defamation. The journalist and founder of the #MeToo movement in France, has been ordered by court to pay thousands of euros as damages for ‘defaming’ the man she accused of harassment.

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Jail time upheld for Kibriye Evren

Jail time upheld for Kibriye Evren

TURKEY, 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.

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CFWIJ condemns the sentencing of three Iranian women journalists sentenced for covering workers’ protests.

CFWIJ condemns the sentencing of three Iranian women journalists sentenced for covering workers’ protests.

IRAN, 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.

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Dr. Shireen Mazari assures CFWIJ of swift action against online trolls targeting women journalists

Dr. Shireen Mazari assures CFWIJ of swift action against online trolls targeting women journalists

PAKISTAN, ISLAMABAD — A delegation of The Coalition For Women In Journalism’s Pakistan Chapter met with Human Rights Minister Dr. Shireen Mazari on Thursday, to present a resolution for the protection of media workers in the country, particularly women journalists.

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Pakistan: The targeting of our member Asma Shirazi has intensified with impunity. We expect better from Imran Khan’s new Pakistan

Pakistan: The targeting of our member Asma Shirazi has intensified with impunity. We expect better from Imran Khan’s new Pakistan

PAKISTAN, ISLAMABAD — Our CFWIJ Pakistan member Asma Shirazi has been under attack once again. This time the threat has moved from the online space to the physical space, risking the safety and freedom of not only Asma but also her family.

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