Combating Violence Against Women Journalists

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Date: December 7, 2020

To conclude the 16 days of combating Violence Against Women, we will organize a webinar to discuss forms of VAW journalists and their consequences.

The webinar should end with a set of recommendations that will be submitted to the UN mechanisms.

The webinar will be held on Monday, December 7, 2020, at 6:00 PM GMT.

Speakers will discuss violence against women journalists, the aftermath of the COVID-19 breakout, and the next steps for female reporters to combat different forms of violence online and offline.  The webinar is part of a comprehensive campaign over 16 days that include social media campaign, thread, statement, and discussions with journalists about VAW consequences.

Speakers:

  • Kiran Nazish (Moderator): Founder of CFWIJ, Stanley Knowles Distinguished Professor at Brandon University

  • Asma Shirazi: Veteran journalist, Winner of Peter Mackler Award of Courage, CFWIJ member in Pakistan

  • Nazenin Ansari: Managing Editor of Kayhan-London and Kayhan-Life publications

  • Kirstin McCudden: Managing director of US Press Freedom Tracker

  • Shaimaa Abo Elkhier: Advocacy officer in Committee For Justice

  • Nasta Zakharevich: Belarussian freelance journalist

It will be streamed on CFWIJ’s Youtube and Facebook accounts.

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