Alanna Rizzo, after parting ways with SportsNet LA, opened up about the sexual harassment women sports reporters experience. Her statement shed light on the behaviour of players, as well as the ways newsrooms enable this culture.

Journalist Priya Ramani is acquitted in the defamation case, which was filed by Former Union Minister MJ Akbar, over her allegations of sexual misconduct against the minister. The Coalition For Women In Journalism welcomes Priya’s acquittal. We stand with women journalists who are not afraid or ashamed to speak up about the sexual harassment they face in the media industry.

A man was sentenced to six months in prison for sending online death threat messages to journalist Amy Fenton. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) welcomes the conviction of the online assailant. We reiterate that these malicious threats can manifest severe consequences. We demand similar sanctions be applied to all offenders who target journalists with vicious death threats.

2016 yılında Kanun Hükmünde Kararname (KHK) ile kapatılan Özgür Gündem gazetesine düzenlenen polis baskınında darp edilerek gözaltına alınan gazeteciler hakkında açılan dava yine ertelendi. Aralarında beş kadın gazetecinin de yargılandığı davanın dokuzuncu duruşması 22 Nisan’da görülecek. Gazetecilikte Kadın Koalisyonu olarak gazetecilere yönelik haksız yere açılan davaları kınıyoruz. Söz konusu davaların sürekli ertelenmesini ise gazetecileri yıldırmak ve sindirmek amacıyla yapıldığına inanıyoruz ve yineliyoruz: Gazetecilik suç değildir.

The lawsuit filed against journalists who were beaten and detained in the police raid on Özgür Gündem newspaper was postponed once again. The next hearing of the trial, in which five female journalists are being tried, will be held on April 22. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) condemns these unfair trials against journalists in Turkey. We consider these trials are constantly postponed to intimidate journalists. We reiterate that journalism is not a crime.

Hockey Night Punjabi broadcaster, Amrit Gill, was targeted by vicious online trolls. Amrit posted a picture of her excitement in hosting Hockey Night Canada only to face an onslaught of derogatory remarks. The comments, most of them now deleted, under Amrit's tweet were disrespectful and insensitive. CFWIJ condemns the malicious online attacks against the journalist. We believe in inclusivity and every woman’s right to a safe space online.

Tutuklu Jin News muhabiri Şehriban Abi, gazeteci Nazan Sala ve ile tutuksuz yargılanan Mezopotamya Ajansı (MA) muhabiri Zeynep Durgut hakkında terör suçlamalarıyla hazırlanan iddianame tamamlandı. Van Cumhuriyet Başsavcılığı’nın açtığı soruşturmaya dair hazırlanan iddianame, Van 5. Ağır Ceza Mahkemesi tarafından kabul edildi. Gazetecilikte Kadın Koalisyonu (CFWIJ) olarak iddia edilen suçlamaları kınıyor, gazetecilerin derhal serbest bırakılmasını talep ediyoruz.

An indictment was filed against Jin News reporter Şehriban Abi, journalist Nazan Sala, and Mesopotamia Agency (MA) reporter Zeynep Durgut on terrorism-related charges. Both Şehriban and Nazan were apprehended by the authorities, where they remain behind bars. Zeynep, however, was listed in the indictment but has yet to be arrested. The Van 5th High Criminal Court accepted the case, and judicial proceedings are underway. The journalists, if convicted, face a sentence of up to 15 years in prison. The Coalition For Women In Journalism condemns the unfounded charges against journalists, and we demand their immediate release.

White House deputy press secretary TJ Ducklo has resigned from his post after the reported scandal of threatening a female correspondent. The deputy secretary called and threatened Politico reporter Tara Palmeri for pursuing a story on his relationship with a journalist. After the media exposed his misconduct, TJ Ducklo was suspended from his post for a week by Jen Psaki, the WH press secretary. However, the decision was widely criticized as insufficient for his deplorable actions. CFWIJ welcomes TJ Ducklo’s resignation from the Biden administration.

Journalist Mrinal Pande was charged with sedition for reporting or sharing allegedly unverified news about ongoing farmers’ protests in New Delhi. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) condemns the police report and the unfair charges against journalists over their coverage of the demonstrations. We demand an immediate dismissal for the accusations that Mrinal faces.

Zebunnisa Burki, a deputy editor for The News, endured vicious rape and death threats on Sunday, February 14. A rider associated with a local parcel delivery service abused the journalist, threatening to rape and kill her along with her family. Zebunnisa reached out to the vehicle service via chat to report his behavior. The journalist only received a response after tweeting about the incident. It is reported that the delivery service has fired the employee involved in the alarming misconduct.

Journalist Saba Azarpeik was reportedly released on bail on February 8. She was arrested illegally by The Iranian Cyber Police (FATA) on February 7 for unclear reasons. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) welcomes the release of Saba. However, we demand the Iranian regime to end intimidating journalists solely for doing their job.

Award-winning journalist Patricia Devlin again received sinister death threats on Friday. A graffiti depicting her name and a gunshot sign was drawn on different locations in east Belfast. The chilling sight of graffiti addressing Patricia is a direct threat to her life.CFWIJ is highly alarmed as this has happened before with Patricia. We demand law enforcement agencies in Belfast to investigate and apprehend whoever is behind such vicious threats.

Independent journalist Talia Jane was detained today while following the Black Lives Matters (BLM) protests in Manhattan. She was released shortly with no bail after her detention. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) condemns the police violence that continues despite the new administration in the United States. We demand a peaceful environment in which journalists freely do their jobs.

White House deputy press secretary TJ Ducklo was suspended on Friday when reports surfaced that he had allegedly harassed and threatened Politico reporter Tara Palmeri. The incident occurred over an article regarding Ducklo that Palmeri was working on.