The spread of COVID-19, a new front line for journalists.
The coronavirus has infected around 301,18 million people and caused more than 5,49 million deaths. The global scale of this pandemic has forced countries around the world to take serious measures, including closing borders and imposing quarantines. This has increased multidimensional challenges to the journalists who are reporting on this story, from all across the world. In addition to tackling the very mechanical side of reporting stories connected to COVID-19; from impact on human life, to overwhelming medical systems around the world to how this pandemic is challenging countries to offer better governance, journalists are yet again on the front line. Whether they report in quarantine, from behind a desk or from the street covering life at large, the risk of safety for these reporters demands a vigorously thoughtful approach.
This is a front line, like no other. The Coalition For Women In Journalism stands in solidarity and support with all journalists covering this massive story today. As a support organization for women, we have developed resources and tool kits that any journalist can consult.
We will continue to add to these tools over the next few weeks as the story develops.
We are also watching the space for any indications of difficulties women journalists in particular have or will encounter.
If you have been harassed or abused in any way, and would like to report the incident, please use the following form to reach out to The Coalition For Women In Journalism.
MAP: FIND A WOMAN JOURNALIST REPORTING ON COVID-19
Women journalists are reporting on COVID-19 from across the world. These journalists are reporting on the story either from quarantine or on the front lines. Editors, newsrooms looking to hire freelancers in any region can find them on the map. Journalists can follow these women on the ground and follow their work.
Number of women journalists: 322 | Updated: January 7, 2022
If you are a woman journalist reporting on COVID-19 from the front lines get in touch to be added into the map.
For the complete list of women journalists on the map, click here.
COVID-19 PRESS FREEDOM & SAFETY WATCH
Several countries are instituting a clampdown on news relating to Covid-19. We are keeping an eye on the situation and documenting any threats that women journalists may be facing because of their coronavirus-related reportage.
COVID-19 SAFETY GUIDELINES
If you are covering COVID-19, there are a few things that you should keep in mind to make sure that you stay healthy and safe. We’ve developed a list of things to keep in mind for reporters who are covering the pandemic. Take a look at some of them below, or click the complete guideline button for more.
Click on the button below to go through the complete guidelines.
WATCH
WOMEN JOURNALISTS ON THE FRONT LINES
We spoke to several woman journalists about their methods of reporting safely. Read more to find out how women journalists are reporting on the ground, from different locations; learn more about what they are witnessing and how they are taking care of their health and what tips they can offer you. Click on each profile for a full length read.
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