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Pakistan: Shaheena Shaheen Baloch’s Murder Is A Despicable Reminder Of Deterioration Of Women Journalist’s Rights. CFWIJ Signs The Joint Statement Demanding Women Journalists Are Safe

Brutal murder of former PTV Bolan journalist and editor of Balochi Magazine Razgahar (Saheli), Shaheena Shaheen Baloch moved women journalists around the country to take action to combat violence against women journalists in the country whether tied to their profession or not.

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Pakistan: CFWIJ Supports The New Statement On Digital Violence Against Women Journalists And Demands From All Political Parties To Take Swift Action Against Online Violence

Women journalists in Pakistan who are encountering vicious social media attacks, doxing, and hacking attempts by accounts affiliated to the ruling party and conservative, right-wing elements in the country have taken a strong stance against the online violence culture in the past month.

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India: Remembering Journalist Gauri Lankesh

The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) pays tribute to journalist Gauri Lankesh on the third year of her brutal murder. Senior journalist and activist Gauri Lankesh was shot dead on September 5, 2017 after unidentified assailants opened fire outside her residence in Bangalore. Known for her fearless and outspoken attitude, Lankesh was the editor of ‘ Gauri Lankesh Patrike’ a weekly Kannada tabloid, besides owning some other publications. In her works, she had often voiced her opinions against communal politics as well as the caste system. She was a staunch critic of right-wing and Hindutva politics as was evident from her works published in different media outlets. In her social media posts, she had also flagged the issue of fake news and propaganda. Gauri was honored with Anna Politkovskaya Award for speaking against right-wing Hindu extremism, campaigning for women's rights and opposing caste based discrimination.

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