Turkey: We welcome the release of Meltem Oktay
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TURKEY, ISTANBUL — The Coalition For Women In Journalism welcomes the release of Meltem Oktay, a reporter for the closed Dicle News Agency.
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We condemn the house raid on journalist Nurcan Baysal
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TURKEY, Diyarbakır — Early morning on October 19, the house of journalist Nurcan Baysal was raided by Turkish police because of her critical social media posts.
Read MoreWe are delighted that Hajar Raissouni has been pardoned
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MOROCCO, 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 MoreIraq: Kurdish journalist, son and husband found dead in a car; police deem it as a case of double murder-suicide
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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.
Read MoreCFWIJ welcomes the release of journalist Beritan Canözer
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TURKEY, ISTANBUL— The Coalition For Women In Journalism welcomes the release of Beritan Canözer, a former reporter at the pro-Kurdish Jin News Agency.
Read MoreWe welcome the release of Russian journalist Yulia Yuzik from Iran
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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.
Read MoreSudan: Military general’s attack on female journalists is a despicable attack on press freedom
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The journalists were attacked as they covered a military event at the military headquarters. Journalism faces constant perils in Sudan.
Read MoreCFWIJ demands immediate release of jailed Moroccan journalist Hajar Raissouni
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MOROCCO, 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 MoreIndia: CFWIJ condemns the police brutality against Rifat Mohidin
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Journalist Rifat Mohidin was attacked by the security forces stationed in the region.
Read MoreWe are astonished at the decision of a French court to fine Sandra Muller for defamation
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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.
Read MoreJail time upheld for Kibriye Evren
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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.
Read MoreThe first hearing of Ans Boersma’s wrongful deportation
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TURKEY, Istanbul, September 24 — The first hearing of Ans Boersma’s wrongful deportation case took place yesterday at The Istanbul First Administrative Court.
Read MoreCFWIJ condemns the sentencing of three Iranian women journalists sentenced for covering workers’ protests.
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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.
Read MoreWe are saddened by the passing of Nadia Faisal
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PAKISTAN, KARACHI – The Coalition For Women In Journalism is saddened by the passing of our colleague, senior Pakistani entertainment and lifestyle journalist Nadia Faisal.
Read MoreCFWIJ condemns Israel’s travel ban on Palestinian journalist
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ISRAEL, WEST BANK - The Coalition For Women In Journalism is appalled by the Israeli travel ban on our colleague, Palestinian journalist Majdoleen Hassouna.
Read More#WomenJourno: CFWIJ deeply saddened by Nancy Parker’s untimely demise
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UNITED STATES, NEW ORLEANS — The Coalition For Women In Journalism is deeply saddened by the loss of American broadcast journalist Nancy Parker.
Read MorePhilippines: Hearing against Rappler’s Maria Ressa for cyber libel takes place
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Manila Court started trial of the cyber libel case against Rappler CEO-journalist Maria Ressa and former researcher-writer Reynaldo Santos Jr.
Read More18th July: One Day, Three trials. A New Normal For Turkey’s Free Speech
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TURKEY, 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 MorePress Freedom Day For Women Journalists in Turkey
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In 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 MoreDr. Shireen Mazari assures CFWIJ of swift action against online trolls targeting women journalists
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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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