Challenges And Solutions For Women Journalists In Pakistani Newsrooms
The Coalition For Women In Journalism hosted a discussion today at the Institute of Business Management, focused on overcoming the many challenges women journalists face in Pakistan. The session included CFWIJ member and senior journalist Afia Salam, who discussed the different issues that women journalists face in the industry, and how they could be overcome. She detailed how investing in new digital media initiatives was the best way for people to adapt to the changing industry.
CFWIJ Founder Kiran Nazish Gives Keynote Lectures at The Felich 2019, in Chihuahua —Mexico
The Coalition For Women In Journalism’s (CFWIJ) Founding Director, Kiran Nazish, started her time at the Feria del Libro Chihuahua (Chihuahua Book Fair) on October 27 in Chihuahua, Mexico, with a lecture on ‘The Dangers Faced by Women in Journalism’.
CFWIJ Takes Delegation To The Federal Ombudsman For Harassment. Both Commit To A Collaborative Action Plan
On July, a delegation of The Coalition For Women In Journalism’s Pakistan Chapter met with the country’s Federal Ombudsperson on harassment against women at workplace on Wednesday, to share their concerns on harassment against women journalists in and outside the workplace.
CFWIJ Founding Director Kiran Nazish Talks About Importance Of Creating A Support System Among Women Journalists
Kiran Nazish talks to Jin News about The CFWIJ, the need to support women journalists, and more.
Dr. Shireen Mazari Assures CFWIJ Of Swift Action Against Online Trolls Targeting Women Journalists
In July, 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.
Pakistan: The Targeting Of Our Member Asma Shirazi Has Intensified With Impunity. We Expect Better From Imran Khan’s New Pakistan
CFWIJ Pakistan member Asma Shirazi has been under attack once again. This time the threat has moved from the online space to the physical space, risking the safety and freedom of not only Asma but also her family.
Independent Türkçe Covers Police Raid on Etha News Agency. Cfwij Follows The Developments
“The Coalition For Women In Journalism shared a post on Twitter after the police raid on ETHA News Agency: ‘While we've been celebrating the good news of women journalists released this week, sadly the ETHA news agency has been raided today. Minutes ago we have gotten updates that the police is confiscating laptops/phones. Our Turkey and MENA coordinator is following the story.’”
Pakistan: CFWIJ Urges Pakistani Government To Immediately Take Action Against Online Trolls
The Coalition For Women In Journalism condemns the campaign against its member, and prominent Pakistani journalist Marvi Sirmed.
Kiran Nazish Is On The Splice Watch 2019
Splice Wach publishes 2019 list of the people who are trying to prototype their definition of media into a new age. CFWIJ Founder Director Kiran Nazish is on the list. “Why can most women journalist not to find the success they deserve? With mentorship we help all kinds of women journalists thrive, especially those who feel stuck.”
Turkey: We Condemn Our Member Ans Boersma’s Deportation From Turkey
We condemn the detention and deportation of Dutch journalist Johanna Cornelia Boersma, who also goes by Ans Boersma. She was detained on January 16, at the Bakirkoy Ikametgah office, and subsequently deported early morning on January 17.
The Coalition For Women In Journalism Organizes a Round Table That Brought Together Journalists And Stakeholders From The Media Industry
The Coalition for Women in Journalism organized a round table that brought together journalists and stakeholders from the media industry.
United States: CFWIJ Condemns Susan Abulhawa Detainment And Deportation
The Coalition For Women In Journalism strongly condemns the detainment and deportation of Susan Abulhawa.
RFE/RL Covers The Coalition For Women In Journalism. Kiran Nazish States The Need For The Support Of Women Journalists
Kiran Nazish talks about CFWIJ and how important to help them women journalists whatever issue they’re facing.
CFWIJ Fellow Ans Boersma Talks About The Need For Support For Women Journalists
International Journalism Festival points out that The Coalition For Women In Journalism became the first global support network for women, with mentorship and advocacy at the heart of it.
The Coalition For Women In Journalism Launches Pakistan Chapter
“We are absolutely thrilled to build a strong team to work in Pakistan for the incredible work that women in journalism are doing in this country,” said Kiran Nazish, Co-Founder and Director of the Coalition For Women In Journalism.
Our Founding Director Kiran Nazish Discusses The Need For Mentorship In Europe To Tackle The Issue
“The newly-founded Coalition for Women in Journalism started offering specialist mentoring in March 2017 to women who are struggling in the workplace. They may experience threats and harassment or underpayment and lack of promotion prospects. By October 2017 the Coalition, founded by Kiran Nazish, had such a strong demand that they ran out of mentors in Belgium and Germany and put out a public appeal for more experienced female journalists to join them.”
IFEX.ORG Covers Pakistan’s Press Freedom Issues. Kiran Nazish Discusses The Threats Women Journalists Face In The Field.
Kiran Nazish talks about impunity thriving in the face of a lack of support. She spoke about Zeenat Shehzadi's abduction and press freedom in the country
The Coalition For Women in Journalism is Creating a Network of Support Based on Mentorship
We do not offer mentorship to early career journalists simply because they are starting off, so they are likely to figure out what kind of reporting they want to do, what works for them and what doesn't.
Denmark: We Condemn The Murder of Journalist Kim Wall
We condemn the murder of our colleague, Swedish freelance journalist Kim Wall, and demand rigorous action towards the safety of women journalists in the field.
Sulome Anderson, Kiran Nazish to Discuss Women in International Journalism
As part of the Howard Ziff Lecture series, journalists Sulome Anderson and Kiran Nazish will discuss the challenges and opportunities facing women in international journalism