The Coalition For Women In Journalism expresses serious concerns about the safety of women journalists covering a protest in Serb-majority Kosovo city, North Mitrovica. At least five women journalists, among others were attacked by protesters with rocks, Molotov cocktails and pyrotechnic devices.
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Kiran Nazish, the founder of CFWIJ and WPF, speaks to The Guardian about the global crackdown on women in journalism.
CFWIJ states that 2023 was the deadliest year for female journalists and the organization draws attention to the increasing dangers to journalism, especially in conflict zones and under authoritarian regimes.
Kurds, refugees, ethnic-religious communities, women and LGBTI+ journalists in Turkey face threats and violence.
Award-winning Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna, known for her reporting on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has gone missing.
Menschen Machen Medien speaks with CFWIJ and WPF Director Kiran Nazish about the pressure that women journalists around the world face.
