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Canada: CFWIJ Condemns The Organized Troll Campaign Against Women Journalists And Journalists Of Color

At least eight women journalists received vile emails after right-wing politician Maxime Bernier tweeted a provocative message to his followers. Displeased by their coverage of his work, and their line of inquiry, Bernier encouraged his supporters to “play dirty”, thus initiating a violent targeted harassment campaign. He even went so far as to publish the email addresses of some of the journalists online, making them vulnerable to online abuse. Although later taken down by Twitter, the journalists faced hostile digital attacks as a result of his tweets.

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Slovenia: CFWIJ Demands Swift Investigation Into The Perpetrators Threatened Journalist Eugenija Carl

A suspicious delivery of white powder and a threatening letter arrived at the public broadcaster RTV Slovenia, addressed to journalist Eugenija Carl. The journalist eyes water after contacting the suspicious dust. She had a bitter taste in her mouth and a burning sensation in her throat and nose. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) is appalled by the vicious attack against the journalist. We demand Slovenian authorities to conduct a swift investigation to find the perpetrators and ensure Eugenija’s safety.

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