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The Coalition For Women In Journalism

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The Coalition For Women In Journalism

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April 05, 2021

STATEMENT: TURKEY: CFWIJ DEMANDS AN IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF JIN NEWS REPORTER BERITAN CANÖZER

April 05, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism

Early this morning, Jin News reporter Beritan Canözer’s house was raided and the journalist was taken to custody. No further information is given about the detention, reportedly.

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April 05, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Statement
2021
April 05, 2021

TURKEY: CFWIJ CONDEMNS THE INDICTMENT LAUNCHED AGAINST JOURNALIST ŞEHRIBAN ABI AND NAZAN SALA

April 05, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
TURKEY: CFWIJ CONDEMNS THE INDICTMENT LAUNCHED AGAINST JOURNALIST ŞEHRIBAN ABI AND NAZAN SALA

An indictment was filed against Jin News reporter Şehriban Abi, journalist Nazan Sala, and Mesopotamia Agency (MA) reporter Zeynep Durgut on terrorism-related charges.

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April 05, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Statement
2021
April 05, 2021

STATEMENT: BELARUS: CFWIJ CONDEMNS THE CRACKDOWN ON JOURNALISTS BY THE STATE

April 05, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism

State officials cracked down on civilians and journalists for organizing a protest rally against President Alexander Lukashenko.

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April 05, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Statement
2021
March 25, 2021

STATEMENT: TURKEY: CFWIJ CONDEMNS JOURNALIST PERIHAN KAYA’S PRISON SENTENCE AND DEMANDS HER IMMEDIATE ACQUITTAL

March 25, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
STATEMENT: TURKEY: CFWIJ CONDEMNS JOURNALIST PERIHAN KAYA’S PRISON SENTENCE AND DEMANDS HER IMMEDIATE ACQUITTAL

The first hearing of the trial against journalist Perihan Kaya on terrorism charges was held in Diyarbakır.

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March 25, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Statement
2021
March 25, 2021

FEATURED: ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ON THE FRONTLINE OF HATE AND NEGLIGENCE, CFWIJ REPORTS

March 25, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
FEATURED: ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ON THE FRONTLINE OF HATE AND NEGLIGENCE, CFWIJ REPORTS

Hate crimes against Asian-Americans have significantly increased since the Covid-19 pandemic.

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March 25, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Statement
2021
March 11, 2021

STATEMENT: AFGHANISTAN: CFWIJ IS HORRIFIED AT THE ASSASSINATION OF THREE WOMEN MEDIA-WORKERS IN JALALABAD.

March 11, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
STATEMENT:    AFGHANISTAN: CFWIJ IS HORRIFIED AT THE ASSASSINATION OF THREE WOMEN MEDIA-WORKERS IN JALALABAD.

Three women media-workers were shot by terror outfits in the city.

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March 11, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Statement
2021
February 22, 2021

STATEMENT: EGYPT: CFWIJ CONDEMNS THE PHYSICAL AND SEXUAL ASSAULT OF SOLAFA MAGDY IN POLICE DETENTION

February 22, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
STATEMENT: EGYPT: CFWIJ CONDEMNS THE PHYSICAL AND SEXUAL ASSAULT OF SOLAFA MAGDY IN POLICE DETENTION

Solafa Magdy, a freelance journalist, has endured physical and sexual assault while in police custody.

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February 22, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Statement
2021
February 13, 2021

STATEMENT: NIGERIA: CFWIJ CONDEMNS THE ABDUCTION OF CHIDIEBERE ONYIA

February 13, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
STATEMENT: NIGERIA: CFWIJ CONDEMNS THE ABDUCTION OF CHIDIEBERE ONYIA

Chidiebere Onyia, a reporter with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) was allegedly abducted at gunpoint on Tuesday night as she returned home from work.

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February 13, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Statement
2021
February 06, 2021

STATEMENT: TURKEY: CFWIJ CONDEMNS THE POLICE VIOLENCE AGAINST JOURNALISTS AND DEMANDS JOURNALIST ZARIFE ÇAMALAN’S IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 06, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
STATEMENT: TURKEY: CFWIJ CONDEMNS THE POLICE VIOLENCE AGAINST JOURNALISTS AND DEMANDS JOURNALIST ZARIFE ÇAMALAN’S IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Police intervened in the press briefing of the United Forces of Opposition (BMG) establishment .

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February 06, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Statement
2021
February 05, 2021

STATEMENT: KASHMIR: WIDESPREAD PERSECUTION OF JOURNALISTS IN KASHMIR CONTINUES. CFWIJ CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF JOURNALISTS IN THE COUNTRY.

February 05, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
STATEMENT: KASHMIR: WIDESPREAD PERSECUTION OF JOURNALISTS IN KASHMIR CONTINUES. CFWIJ CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF JOURNALISTS IN THE COUNTRY.

The worrying trend of harassment and intimidation of journalists continues in Indian-administered Kashmir. At least 18 reporters were interrogated by the police, and at least 12 have been assaulted.

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February 05, 2021/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Statement
2021
December 16, 2020

PETITION: TURKEY: THE COALITION FOR WOMEN IN JOURNALISM CALLS UPON JOURNALISM ORGANIZATIONS AND HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS TO STAND WITH AYŞEGÜL DOĞAN

December 16, 2020/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
PETITION: TURKEY: THE COALITION FOR WOMEN IN JOURNALISM CALLS UPON JOURNALISM ORGANIZATIONS AND HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS TO STAND WITH AYŞEGÜL DOĞAN

We the undersigned; demand that the charges against Ayşegül Doğan, who is an impartial and fact-based journalist whose only hope is to live in a more democratic and civilized country be dropped.

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December 16, 2020/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Statement
2020
November 27, 2020

STATEMENT:SYRIA: JOURNALIST NOOR ELSHALW IS ON THE VERGE OF EXECUTION BY THE HAY'AT TAHRIR AL-SHAM

November 27, 2020/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
STATEMENT:SYRIA: JOURNALIST NOOR ELSHALW IS ON THE VERGE OF EXECUTION BY THE HAY'AT TAHRIR AL-SHAM

Family of journalist Nour Al- Shalo is skeptical about the fate of Noor because of news circulating that Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham intended to execute the journalist.

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November 27, 2020/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Statement
2020
November 03, 2020

STATEMENT: ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY TO END IMPUNITY FOR CRIMES AGAINST JOURNALISTS, CFWIJ DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR WOMEN JOURNALISTS.

November 03, 2020/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
STATEMENT: ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY TO END IMPUNITY FOR CRIMES AGAINST JOURNALISTS, CFWIJ DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR WOMEN JOURNALISTS.

The Coalition For Women In Journalism inspirits the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists by launching a campaign to highlight the threats against women journalists around the world.

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November 03, 2020/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Statement
2020
October 27, 2020

STATEMENT: IRAQ: ARREST WARRANT ISSUED FOR JOURNALIST SUADAD AL-SALHY OVER A LIBEL LAWSUIT.

October 27, 2020/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
STATEMENT: IRAQ: ARREST WARRANT ISSUED FOR JOURNALIST SUADAD AL-SALHY OVER A LIBEL LAWSUIT.

An arrest warrant for Middle East Eye reporter Suadad Al-Salhy was issued concerning a libel lawsuit.

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October 27, 2020/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Statement
2020
October 16, 2020

STATEMENT: Egypt: One year of injustice for woman journalist Esraa Abdel-Fattah

October 16, 2020/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
STATEMENT: Egypt: One year of injustice for woman journalist Esraa Abdel-Fattah

Journalist Esraa Abdel-Fattah as of today has spent one year in pre-trial detention pending case no. 488\2019.

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October 16, 2020/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Statement
2020
October 16, 2020

STATEMENT: Guatemala: Indigenous journalist Anastasia Mejía is arrested without hearing over her reporting on anti-corruption protests

October 16, 2020/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
STATEMENT: Guatemala: Indigenous journalist Anastasia Mejía is arrested without hearing over her reporting on anti-corruption protests

Xol Abaj radio reporter and indigenous rights activist Anastasia Mejia was arrested

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October 16, 2020/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Statement
2020
October 13, 2020

STATEMENT: Egypt: Journalist Basama Mostafa was released on a bail. CFWIJ welcomes the release and hopes for more steps to liberate press freedom.

October 13, 2020/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
STATEMENT: Egypt: Journalist Basama Mostafa was released on a bail. CFWIJ welcomes the release and hopes for more steps to liberate press freedom.

Journalist Basma Mostafa released on a 2000 L.E bail of approximately 100 $.

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October 13, 2020/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Statement
2020
October 13, 2020

STATEMENT: Turkey: Journalists from Jinnews and Mesopotamia Agency arrested for reporting on an inhumane torture committed by the military

October 13, 2020/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
STATEMENT: Turkey: Journalists from Jinnews and Mesopotamia Agency arrested for reporting on an inhumane torture committed by the military

Jinnews reporter Sehriban Abi, journalist Nazan Sala and Mesopotamia Agency correspondents Adnan Bilen and Cemil Ugur got arrested.

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October 13, 2020/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Statement
2020
September 07, 2020

STATEMENT: Pakistan: Brutal murder of Turbat-based journalist Shaheena Shaheen Baloch calls for swift investigation

September 07, 2020/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
STATEMENT: Pakistan: Brutal murder of Turbat-based journalist Shaheena Shaheen Baloch calls for swift investigation

Shaheena Shaheen Baloch, a journalist with PTV Bolan was brutally murdered.

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September 07, 2020/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Statement
2020
September 03, 2020

STATEMENT: Joint statement: Attacks on women in media in Pakistan

September 03, 2020/ Coalition for Women in Journalism
STATEMENT: Joint statement: Attacks on women in media in Pakistan

Vicious attacks through social media are being directed at women journalists and commentators in Pakistan, making it incredibly difficult for us to carry out our professional duties.

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September 03, 2020/ Coalition for Women in Journalism/
Statement
2020
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    • Delegations
  • In-Focus/
    • COVID-19
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    • Hungary - The End of an Era
    • Beirut Blast - Solidarity with Lebanon
    • Maria Ressa - Hold The Line
    • Pakistan - Attacks Won't Silence Us
    • Belarus Protests
    • Myanmar Coup
    • Asian Journos On Frontlines
    • Turkey - We Are Not Safe
    • CFWIJ Afghanistan Evacuation efforts
  • LISTS/
    • Women reporters in the MENA region
    • Women Journalists Covering COVID-19 by CFWIJ
    • Black Women Journalists To Follow
    • Women Journalists Covering Farmer Protests in India
    • Women journalists covering capitol INSURRECTION
    • women journalists covering indigenous stories in canada
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    • #HEFORSHE
    • Reach a Mentor
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  • WIJ Magazine/
    • Women In Journalism Magazine
    • Dear Laura - an advice column for ambitious lady journalists
  • Resources/
    • JSafe - App for Journalists
    • Reach out to us
  • In The News/
    • Global Press Coverage of the CFWIJ
  • Events/

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