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. Both Şehriban and Nazan were apprehended by the authorities, where they remain behind bars. Zeynep, however, was listed in the indictment but has yet to be arrested. The Van 5th High Criminal Court accepted the case, and judicial proceedings are underway. The journalists, if convicted, face a sentence of up to 15 years in prison. The Coalition For Women In Journalism condemns the unfounded charges against journalists, and we demand their immediate release.
Belarus: CFWIJ Condemns The Crackdown On Journalists by The State
State officials cracked down on civilians and journalists for organizing a protest rally against President Alexander Lukashenko. Of those arrested, at least five are journalists, most of them women. The continued repression of civil liberties and free press in the country has sent a wave of outrage in the international community.
Press Freedom Status For Women Journalists: March 2021
Throughout the month of March, The Coalition For Women In Journalism reported on an astonishing 111 cases of violence against women journalists around the world. The following report presents a detailed survey of the safety violations against women journalists during March 2021
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. The court sentenced the journalist to one year and three months in prison for "spreading terrorist propaganda". The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) condemns the unjust charges given by the judiciary to silence the journalists. We demand Perihan’s acquittal immediately.
Asian American Journalists on The Frontline of Hate and Negligence, CFWIJ Reports
Three women media-workers were shot by terror outfits in the city. All three victims worked at Enikass Radio and TV. This is the latest attack, in what has now emerged as a pattern, on Afghan women journalists by fundamentalist groups, and has understandably sent shockwaves around the world.
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. All three victims worked at Enikass Radio and TV. This is the latest attack, in what has now emerged as a pattern, on Afghan women journalists by fundamentalist groups, and has understandably sent shockwaves around the world.
CFWIJ Celebrates Women Journalists Around The World On International Women's Day
The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) salutes all the hardworking and dedicated women journalists for their extraordinary contributions. As we celebrate this day for women journalists, we emphasize the alarming deterioration of their safety worldwide. CFWIJ joins the worldwide celebration of International Women’s Day.
Press Freedom Status For Women Journalists: February 2021
Throughout the month of February, The Coalition For Women In Journalism reported a staggering 97 cases of harassment, threats, assaults, and arrests of women journalists working around the world. Below is a report reviewing the safety of women journalists internationally during February 2021
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. Solafa was first arrested on November 26, 2019, along with her husband
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
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
October Review Report: What Press Freedom Looked Like in October, For Women Journalists?
In October, The Coalition For Women In Journalism documented 87 cases of threats against women journalists around the world. During the month of October The Coalition For Women In Journalism documented various cases of threats against women journalists. We identified 87 cases of physical attacks, legal harassments, detainments, arrests and online attacks.
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. CFWIJ calls for justice for crimes against journalists and demands preventive measures to ensure the safety of journalists around the world
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. The Coalition For Women In Journalism is concerned about this development and calls for immediate retraction of this warrant.
Our Founder Kiran Nazish Speaks At Journalism In The Time Of Crisis Panel
Our founder Kiran Nazish speaks at Journalism in the time of Crisis panel at 1:00 PM EDT on Covid-19 and mental health. The session will explore the ways in which news outlets need to take to protect journalists who are dealing with added stress from burnout
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. Justice is absent from Egypt by the use of arbitrary pretrial detention. The Coalition For Women In Journalism salutes Esraa’s persistence and the path in which she always defended freedom of expression and we call upon the Egyptian authorities to end her deplorable bidding for justice.
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 on September 22 with charges of “sedition”, “aggravated attack”, “arson” and “aggravated robbery” following her broadcast from Joyabaj central square informing the public about the protests against corruption.
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 $. The Coalition For Women In Journalism welcomes the release and urges the Egyptian authorities to take further steps to liberate free press by releasing journalists and revoking barriers to free press
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. Following the arrest, a twitter campaign started with the Turkish hashtag #GazetecilikYargilanamaz, meaning journalism cannot be put on trial
Pakistan: CFWIJ’s #ThreatsToWIJ Campaign Brought Together Women Journalists To Discuss The Issue Of Safety In The Industry
The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) launched a twitter campaign to support women journalists in Pakistan against the threats they are encountering online and offline.