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Pakistan: CFWIJ Condemns Indian Cricketer’s Comments Against Pakistani Journalist

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh got into what can only be described as a juvenile twitter spat with Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Amir in the aftermath of the India vs. Pakistan fixture in the ongoing T20 World Cup. The two recalled moments from their rivalry arguing which side has historically fared better, when the conversation became extremely vile and loaded with personal attacks. Pakistani journalist Iqra Nasir, like many cricket fans from either side of the border, intervened to offer support to her cricket team and was abused by Singh as he attempted to counter her argument.

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Canada: Most Racist, Hateful Acts Go Unreported, Says Farah Nasser as Calgary Mayoral Candidate Kevin J. Johnston Handed Jail Term For Hate Speech

As an organized hate campaign against women journalists of color continues, journalist Farah Nasser, a news presenter for Global News, highlighted that most racist and hateful acts go unreported and are never taken to court. Farah shared video proof on Twitter incriminating Calgary mayoral candidate Kevin J. Johnston, who verbally harassed her with deeply racist speech a year ago.

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Serbia: CFWIJ Condemns The Verbal Assault Against Vanja Djuric

Vanja Djuric, a correspondent for the N1 TV network was verbally assaulted by a mob in central Belgrade on Saturday. The angry crowd was demonstrating a protest against the Belgrade Pride Parade. Vanja Djuric found herself surrounded by the members of the People's Patrol at the square below the Serbian government headquarters. The men assaulted her verbally and the cameraman, impeding them from continuing reporting. The angry protesters shouted at her to derail her coverage. The CFWIJ commends Vanja for standing up in face of harassment and not giving up her assignment.

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United States: Racial And Misogynistic Remarks Towards Journalist Brianna Hamblin Are Harassment Which Need To Be Addressed. CFWIJ Condemns The Incident And Extends Support

Spectrum News 1 reporter Brianna Hamblin, was harassed by multiple men while on assignment, while she was covering a story on access to healthy nutrition in the city. The journalist was targeted with deeply misogynist remarks which exoticized her race and ethnicity. Brianna took to Twitter in the aftermath to register her disgust at her experience highlighting the everyday sexism that women journalists, especially women journalists of colour, have to face while doing their jobs.

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Georgia: CFWIJ Condemns Vicious Attack Against Journalist Nini Elikashvili

TV Pirveli reporter Nini Elikashvili and cameraman Papuna Khachidze were verbally and physically assaulted. The TV crew was deliberately attacked at Tsalka Municipality in southern Georgia while covering the local protests. One person was arrested related to the assault. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) condemns this horrific attack against journalists. We demand a thorough investigation and accountability for the perpetrators. Journalists must do their jobs freely and safely.

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Türkiye: 19. İstanbul LGBTI+ Onur Yürüyüşünde En Az Beş Kadın Gazeteci Polis Şiddetine Maruz Kaldı - CFWIJ Polis Şiddetini Kınıyor

İstanbul’da düzenlenen LGBTİ+ Onur Yürüyüşünü takip eden en az beş kadın gazeteci polis tarafından görüntü alması engellendi. Gazeteciler darp edildi. Gazetecilikte Kadın Koalisyonu (CFWIJ), Türkiye genelinde giderek artan polis şiddetini kınıyor. Güvenlik güçlerinden gazetecilere saldırmak yerine, özgür ve güvenli ortamlarda mesleklerini yapmalarını sağlamalarını talep ediyoruz.

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Turkey: At Least Five Women Journalists Were Brutally Attacked At The 19th Istanbul LGBTI+ Pride – CFWIJ Condemns The Police Violence

At least five female journalists were brutally beaten and intervened by police while following the LGBTI+ Pride in Istanbul. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) condemns the escalating police violence against journalists in the country. We demand the security forces ensure journalists safety and provide a free and safe environment, rather than attacking them.

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Croatia: CFWIJ Condemns Croatian President Milanovic’s Verbal Attack Against Reporter Ivana Silovic

Croatian President Zoran Milanovic verbally attacked journalists working for the Croatian public broadcaster HRT. He accused reporters including Ivana Silovic of being ‘frauds’ and a ‘state disgrace’, ‘and ‘an embarrassment to the country. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) is utterly dismayed by the attacks of Milanovic. We find these attacks a direct threat against journalists to silence them.

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Hungary: CFWIJ Condemns The Attempt To Smear Journalist Franziska Tschinderle

The national TV broadcaster, Magyar Televízió (MTV), ran an entire segment questioning the professional integrity of journalist Franziska Tschinderle. The channel made private correspondence between Franziska and a government official public during the segment in an attempt to mock Franziska’s journalistic work. The attack received backlash from several media freedom groups.

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Brazil: CFWIJ Welcomes The Court Verdict Against President Bolsonaro To Pay Damages To Patricia Campos

Patricia Campos, a columnist, and correspondent for Brazillian daily newspaper Folha de S. Paulo, won her libel case against President Jair Bolsonaro. In February 2020, the President insinuated that Patricia used sex to uncover unfavorable information about him. The judge said in his verdict of March 16 that the allegations damaged the journalist’s integrity. President Bolsonaro was ordered to pay $3500 in compensation to Patricia Campos. The journalist won a similar case on February 18, 2021, against the son of President Bolsonaro, Eduardo Bolsonaro. CFWIJ welcomes the court’s decision and hopes this will set a precedent for people who intimidate journalists and tarnish their reputation.

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