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.

Carolyn Sung, an Asian-American CNN producer, was pushed to the ground after identifying herself as press while covering the Daunte Wright protests. Carolyn had her credentials visible and did not resist while being bound by the police. When Carolyn complained about the zip ties being too tight around her wrists, one Minnesota state police trooper yelled at her "Do you speak English?". Carolyn was racially profiled, and despite identifying herself as a journalist, she was arrested on Tuesday, April 13. At the police station, Carolyn was physically searched and ordered to wear an orange jumpsuit. CFWIJ is appalled by the details of Carolyn's arrest and the disrespect she experienced at the police station. We demand law enforcement authorities issue an apology for their mistreatment towards the journalist and explain their unjustified use of force and deliberate racial discrimination.

Sendikalı oldukları için işten atılan Sinbo işçilerinin İstanbul’daki fabrika önünde düzenledikleri basın açıklamasını takip eden gazeteciler Serpil Ünal ve Kardelen Yoğungan gözaltına alındı. Sağlık kontrolleri yapılan gazeteciler ifadeleri alındıktan sonra serbest bırakıldı. Gazetecilikte Kadın Koalisyonu (CFWIJ), Türkiye’de gazetecilere yönelik uygulanan polis şiddetini kınıyor. Türk yetkililerden söz konusu baskılardan vazgeçmelerini talep ediyoruz.

Journalists Serpil Ünal and Kardelen Yoğungan were detained for covering the press statement held by Sinbo workers who were dismissed because of their union membership in Istanbul. The journalists were released after their statements were taken. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) condemns police violence against journalists in Turkey. We demand the Turkish authorities to end these vicious attacks against journalists.

Toronto Star health reporter, Theresa Boyle, shared the ordeal of her harassment case on Twitter on April 18. Two years ago, Theresa was harassed by an editor, and she reported the incident to the HR department. The news outlet did not start a proper investigation for two years despite the parent company, Torstar, having a tough-on-paper harassment policy. After a lack of response, Theresa asked the company to retain an external investigator to look into the allegations. Although the news outlet assured the journalist they would find someone she was comfortable with, they hired an investigator who practices employer-side labor law. Theresa communicated her dissatisfaction with their selection to no avail, and the investigation is now underway. CFWIJ condemns the company’s failure to address the harassment and total disregard for the journalist’s concerns.

Journalist Katya Arenina was detained by security forces in the region while she was investigating reports about torture in the penal facility present there. While the journalist was released shortly after, this was clearly an attempt to intimidate her and discourage her from pursuing the story.

MTV Lebanon News correspondent Joyce Akiki was attacked by Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) supporters, during her live coverage about the protest between two judge supporters at Palace of Justice in Beirut. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) is utterly dismayed by the vicious attacks against Joyce. We demand Lebanese law enforcement to ensure journalists’ safety.

Yeni Yaşam Gazetesi sorumlu yazı işleri müdürü İnci Aydın’ın “örgür propagandası yapmak” suçlamasıyla yargılandığı davanın ikinci duruşması bugün İstanbul’da görüldü. Mahkeme heyeti, gazetecinin beraatına karar verdi. Gazetecilikte Kadın Koalisyonu (CFWIJ) olarak mahkeme kararını memnuniyetle karşılıyoruz. Ancak, yargılanan diğer gazeteciler için aynı kararın verilmesini talep ediyoruz. Gazetecilik suç değildir.

The second hearing of the trial against Yeni Yaşam Newspaper Managing Editor İnci Aydın on the charge of "spreading terrorist propaganda for an organization" was held today in Istanbul. The court ruled to acquit the journalist. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) welcomes the court ruling. However, we demand the same decision for other journalists on trial. Journalism is not a crime.

Mariya Nuykina was detained, arrested, and fined by Russian police authorities for covering protest movements. In response, Mariya filed a court appeal against the convictions. If accepted, the appeal will protect her from similar state persecution in the future and clear her of all charges. However, Mariya believes the court is unlikely to overturn the charges. CFWIJ stands in solidarity with Mariya and urges the judicial authorities to consider the journalist’s appeal.

Several journalists are covering the protests in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. The demonstrations were sparked by the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright, a 20-year old Black man, by a police officer. There are several reports of violence against the reporters by police and from enraged protestors. CFWIJ condemns the assault against working journalists. We demand that police stop interfering with reporters doing their job and hope that protestors also show some restraint towards the media.

In an event organized by the Uks Research Center, women journalists, academics, and members of civil society gathered to discuss Prime Minister Imran Khan's remarks regarding the high rate of sexual violence in the country. Several speakers were critical of the opinion expressed by Prime Minister Khan, which they believed placed the burden of the crime on women.

Carmen La Gatta, a correspondent for the Rete 4 show, “Fuori dal Coro” was covering an assignment when she and her crew was attacked by a violent man on April 11. Camren was reporting from the illegally occupied houses in the north-western city of Cuneo. As a result of this violent assault, Carmen sustained injuries on her wrist and was hospitalized. CFWIJ offers solidarity to Carmin and her media team. We also demand that the law enforcement in Cuneo brought the attacker to the court of justice and put him behind the bars.

Journalists Mar Segura and Sergi Pau were physically assaulted by the police during their coverage of a protest demonstration against police brutality. Mar Segura suffered physical injuries as a result of the attack. The journalist union in Valencia came out in support of both journalists, condemning the actions of the police officers on the location.

Nadiya Lazzouni received an anonymous letter at her private residence. The letter was replete with sexist and Islamophobic slurs and included death threats. Nadiya believes that she was targeted for her religious visibility and expressed great fear about the implications of the perpetrator's access to her residential address.