WPF strongly condemns the harassment, intimidation, and aggressive behavior faced by several women journalists covering former President Jacob Zuma’s MK Party rally.

Photographer Estelle Ruiz was physically assaulted by protesters during an anti-vax demonstration in Nantes in France.

Reporters, who were covering protests of Fujimori supporters, were physically assaulted by a group called “La Resistencia”. At least four women journalists were impeded and beaten following the demonstrations. The Coalition For Women In Journalism denounces the vicious attacks against journalists. We demand authorities act to prevent the dissemination of hate speech towards journalists. Journalists must freely do their job without facing any kind of threats.