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Egypt: Journalists Spend Their Lives Behind Bars In Uncertainty. Journalist Shaimaa Samy's Pre-Trial Detention Was Renewed Again.
Supreme National Security Prosecution Office renewed journalist Shaimaa Samy’s pre-trial detention period again. The Coalition For Women In Journalism is noting the severeness and absence of fair trial guarantees in Egypt. Pre-trial detention became a pillar of injustice in Egypt.
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.
Hungary: Index.hu Staff Who Walked Out Of Their Newsroom Over Government Interference Is Launching A New Media Platform
The Coalition For Women In Journalism congratulates the former Index.hu staff for launching a new, independent website amidst the deteriorating press freedom in Hungary.
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.
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.
Mexico: Instigator Of Murder Of Miroslava Breach Gets 50 Years Prison Sentence
The Coalition For Women In Journalism welcomes the prison sentence given to the mastermind of journalist Miroslava Breach’s murder.
Malta: Dehumanization Of Assassinated Journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia Is Despicable
Following the brutal assassination of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, the hatred campaign continues.
Malta: The State Prosecutor In Daphne Caruana Galizia’s Murder Case Quits To Join Yorgen Fenech’s Defense Team
Lawyer Charles Mercieca has left the AG’s Office and joined Yorgen Fenech’s legal team. Daphne’s case has been dragging on since her death, and this development just goes to show how much impunity culprits like Yorgen really enjoy.
Peru: Murder Of Journalist Sonia Alvarado Highlights The Threats Women Journalists Face In The Latin American Region
The Coalition For Women In Journalism is devastated to learn about the murder of Peruvian journalist Sonia Isabel Alvarado Huayunga. We urge the Peruvian authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the killing and ensure the provision of justice to Sonia and her family.
Pakistan: Woman Journalist Killed For Not Quitting Job
The Coalition For Women In Journalism is alarmed at the cold-blooded murder of a young Pakistani journalist Urooj Iqbal, who has been shot dead outside her office on Monday, November 25.
CFWIJ Condemns The Killing Of Honduran TV Host Santi Carvajal
The Coalition For Women In Journalism is saddened and appalled by the murder of television presenter Santi Carvajal in Puerto Cortés, Honduras on July 5. We urge the Honduran authorities to identify and punish Santi’s murderers.
We Condemn The Murder Of Afghan Journalist Mina Mangal
The Coalition For Women In Journalism is appalled at the murder of our colleague Afghan journalist Mina Mangal.
Remembering Viktoria Marinova
We condemn the brutal rape and murder of our colleague Viktoria Marinova.
Our Statement On Nana Peluca’s Murder
Pamela Montenegro, also known as Nana Peluca and Pamika, was murdered in a targeted attack by two unidentified people at a restaurant owned by her family.
Journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia Killed In Car Bomb
The Coalition For Women In Journalism strongly condemns the murder of Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, who was killed on Monday when a bomb destroyed her car as she was driving near her home.