United Kingdom: CFWIJ Condemns The On-Field Harassment Faced By Mellisa Reddy

Senior football correspondent for The Independent, Melissa Reddy, shared her harrowing experience with harassment and assault on the field. In her recent article, the journalist recalled how she was subjected to two deplorable incidents in a single day on February 28, 2016, at Wembley stadium. The pervasive objectification of women journalists in sports reporting has long been overlooked. While women journalists usually brush these incidents off, Melissa believes the murder of Sarah Everard proves the need to discuss the issue of women’s safety, journalists included. CFWIJ calls on regulatory bodies to address the discrimination women reporters face in the field to ensure a safe working environment.