To celebrate the #WomensHistoryMonth we are back with #HerstorywithCFWIJ! Today we celebrate six more amazing women voices in journalism. Some of whom paved the way, and others who are making them proud! (1/8) Image
First, let's go to #Canada and remember #EllaCoraHind! A journalist, an activist, and a suffragist. She was turned down for a position as a journalist #ManitobaFreePress, because of being an inexperienced woman journalist. Ella proved them wrong! #HerstorywithCFWIJ (2/8) Image
Carrying the torch is #Canada's @Kathygannon, a reporter at #AssociatedPress stationed in #Afghanistan and #Pakistan. Kathy has been attacked in her line of work, yet she marches on. Here is what she had to say in celebration of women journalists #HerstorywithCFWIJ (3/8).
Shifting focus to #UnitedStates, let us recall #MargueriteHiggins, the war correspondent who covered #WW2 and the #KoreanWar despite it being widely believed that war is "no place" for a woman. #HerstorywithCFWIJ (4/8) Image
Carrying forward in Marguerite's spirit is @SulomeAnderson! Sulome is a powerhouse from #UnitedStates who regularly emphasized the importance of support systems like #CFWIJ. She reports on conflicts in #MENA. Listen to her talk about women journalists! #HerstorywithCFWIJ (5/8)
Lets move east to #Turkey and talk about #VasfiyeOzkocak who became the first female legal correspondent of the country. While everyone expected Vasfiye to quit, she went on to become the president of the Social Aid Foundation for Journalists. #HerstorywithCFWIJ (6/8) Image
In #Turkey, today lives @ckayacanan, editor-in-chief of Medyakoridoru, dedicated to her work despite the rampant repression of the press. Here she is talking about the world she imagines for women journalists, have a listen! #HerstorywithCFWIJ (7/8)
We can't thank these brave women voices who ensured and continue to ensure that we live in a better, more just world. We will return tomorrow to celebrate more of such incredible women. Until then, here is a reminder: the future is intersectional! #HerstorywithCFWIJ (8/8)
We are back with #HerstorywithCFWIJ! And today we begin with #BarbaraBlakeHannah. Barbara was the first Black woman reporter who appeared on TV in #Britain in 1968. She was sacked one year later because of her race. Today, a British Journalism Award is named in her honour! Image
Walking under the light of the fire that Barbara lit is @hannah_ajala! Hannah works for the @BBCWorld and spent most of last year covering stories from countries in #WesternAfrica. Listen to her talk about women journalists in the present day here! #HerstorywithCFWIJ
No conversation about women journalists in #Pakistan can be had without the mention of #RaziaBhatti. A voice of resistance against the regime of Zia-ul-Haq and first female founder of a local magazine, @NewslineMag. #HerstorywithCFWJ Image
In #Pakistan today is #CFWIJ's own @afiasalam. She writes about climate change and gender issues in a very patriarchal society. Afia stands tall, as the state continues to attempt to silence voices of dissent. We can't be more proud to have her as a member. #HerstorywithCFWIJ
There was #SabihaSertel before there was even modern #Turkey. Sabiha was persecuted for speaking out about democratic rights and civil liberties, but her spirit never dwindled. Sebiha was a strong feminist voice who demanded the existence of a better world. #HerstorywithCFWIJ Image
Fighting to keep Sabiha's dream alive is @AylinNazliaka, the Republican People’s Party-Chair of women branch and member of party assembly. Aylin spoke to #CFWIJ about the importance of women journalists today, have a listen to what she said! #HerstorywithCFWIJ
Join us again tomorrow as we continue this series and bring to light the work of more amazing women around the world, in the present and in the past! #HerstorywithCFWIJ #WomensHistoryMonth
Aaaand we're back! Let's begin our celebration of women voices today with a voice from #France, the amazing #Séverine (Real name: Caroline Rémy de Guebhard). Severine was a powerful feminist voice in journalism, who used her power to denounce social injustices. #HerstorywithCFWIJ Image
Carrying forward the legacy of a equality and freedom in #France is @Lea_Lejeune, the president of @Prenonsla1, an association striving for media parity. We're so grateful to have a voice like Lea's! Hear what she had to say about women in journalism. #HerstorywithCFWIJ
Now let's shift focus to #Argentina, the birthplace of #JuanaPaulaManso, a teacher, journalist and a feminist. Juana was the editor of a feminist journal, #OJornaldasSenhoras all the way back in 1852. Image
Today, #Argentina is home to @florencialcaraz, co-director of @latfemnoticias and member of @NiUnaMenos_ . Maria Florencia Alcaraz is striving to create greater space for feminist journalism and this is what she had to say about women journalists. #HerstorywithCFWIJ
Our last destination for today is #ThePhilippines, home of #BettyGoBelmonte, the woman who founded the @PhilippineStar. It remains one of the most widely circulated newspaper in the country today, under the guidance of editor-in-chief, #AnaMariePamintuan #HerstorywithCFWIJ Image
Today #ThePhilippines is proud to have @JhessetEnanoINQ, a feminist voice in climate journalism, working tirelessly to ensure we leave a more equal and healthier world for the next generations. Hear her talk about women in journalism. #HerstorywithCFWIJ
Thankyou for joining us today and celebrating these amazing women! We will continue this series on Monday, with more of such powerful voices #HerstorywithCFWIJ #WomensHistoryMonth
In celebration of the #WomensHistoryMonth @ceren__kaynak, a research coordinator for #CFWIJ. She talks about the importance of women voices in journalism. Ceren is our team's backbone, and we are extremely lucky to have her! #HerstorywithCFWIJ
Happy #InternationalWomensDay!
Let us begin with a powerful voice from #Malta that left us too soon! #DaphneCaruanaGalizia was a reporter and activists who was murdered by those who feared her power! The investigation is still ongoing and we demand justice! #HerstoryWithCFWIJ Image
Today, hear what @Corinne_Vella, Daphne's sister in #Malta has to say about the strength and power women journalists possess and the kind of world they deserve.
Next, we are travelling all the way back to the early 20th century in #Iran, where lived #MaryamAmidSemnani, a journalist and educator. Maryam established the second women's magazine in Iran, and established a school for girls defying religious orthodoxy. #HerstoryWithCFWIJ Image
Today #Iran is home to #ShaghayeghMoradiannejad, an incredible photojournalist using her lens to tell "women stories". Listen to her here, along with some of her amazing work, talk about the women in journalism, and the obstacles they face. #HerstoryWithCFWIJ
Let's look at #Albania now, the birthplace of #NexhmieZaimi. Nexhime was a journalist and an author, who during her lifetime interviewed #Egypt's Gamal Abdel Nasser and #Jordan's King Hussein. She even brought attention to the plight of the refugees in #Palestine. Image
Today in #Albania lives #AliceTaylor (@The_Balkanista). Alice works for some incredible platforms such as @TheShiftNews and #ExitNews. Listen to Alice talk about the lives of women in journalism, and what they are striving for. #HerstoryWithCFWIJ
Next is #BrandiMorin (@Songstress28), an indigenous woman journalist from #Canada. Despite the terrifying situation that indigenous women face in the country, #Brandi continues to raise her voice for a better world. Listen to her talk about women journalists! #HerstoryWithCFWIJ
We are proud to be joined by our ally @VeraJourova at @EU_Commission, whose powerful voice on captures the urgency for #PressFreedom & #genderequality. Vera's sheds light on the importance to focus on what #womenjournos need to be safe. We are glad to hold hands in this mission.
Let's close out today with #CFWIJ's very own @damlaatarhann. Damla is our regional coordinator, and she works tirelessly to ensure that women journalists around the world know that they are supported! Listen to her talk about why she does what she does #HerstoryWithCFWIJ
We will see you all tomorrow as we continue our #HerstoryWithCFWIJ series. Until then, let us celebrate powerful women. May we know them, may we be them, and may we raise them!

Happy #InternationalWomensDay !
Let us begin today in #Canada with #IreneCurryLove. #Irene was only 24 when she became a founding member of the #CanadianWomenPressClub. Irene worked for the Toronto Star and later became the editor of the women's page in The Toronto world. #HerstorywithCFWIJ Image
Today, there exists another young woman journalist at @TorontoStar in #Canada. And that is @annmarieelpa. She is a fresh, feminist voice, carving her space in the world of journalism. Listen to what she has to say about women in journalism. #HerstoryWithCFWIJ
Let us now go to #Pakistan where once lived #ZaibunNisaHamidullah. Zaib-un-Nisa was the first female editor and first English columnist in the country. Beyond that she was also a powerful feminist voice during the early years of Pakistan. #HerstoryWithCFWIJ Image
Today, #Pakistan is home to @marvisirmed, a political commentator, journalist and human rights activist. She has been routinely targeted by the state because of her critical voice, but that has not detered her. Listen to her powerful message. #HerstoryWithCFWIJ
And lastly, lets remember #DuyguAsena from #Turkey. Duygu was an author, journalist and a feminist activist. She became a leading voice for women rights in the 80s because of her publications. #HerstoryWithCFWIJ Image
In #Turkey we now hear the voice of #EylulDenizYasar who has faced state repression for amplifying the feminist struggle. Listen to her speak about why she does what she does. #HerstoryWithCFWIJ
As we keep saying, the world is a better place because of these women. Their struggles and ethics are a guiding light for all of us. We will continue our #HerstoryWithCFWIJ series tomorrow with more of such heroes!
Let us begin #HerstoryWithCFWIJ today in the #UnitedKingdom. Specifically #London, the birthplace of #DorothyLawrence. She was a war journalist, who obtained a soldier's uniform, forged official papers, and posed as a man to join the army so she could report from the frontlines. Image
In the present day #UnitedKingdom, lives @mariana_vieir1. Part of the editorial staff at the @ChathamHouse in #London. Listen to Mariana here talk about her experience with women journalists and the potential that lies with them.#HerstoryWithCFWIJ
Let's shift focus to #Canada, the home of #DorisAnderson. She was an author, journalist, & feminist activist. She was the editor of the #Chatelaine magazine, & played a major part in women getting equality rights included in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. #HerstorywithCFWIJ Image
Striving for a better world is @Rachel_Pulfer in #Canada. Rachel is a human rights journalist and the executive director of @jhrnews. Rachel spoke to us about the experience of women in journalism today. Listen to what she had to say. #HerstoryWithCFWIJ
Our last location for the day is #Turkey, home to novelist, journalist, and political activist #SuatDervis. Her leftist activism and powerful voice, left her vulnerable to state oppression. After being arrested several times, Suat left Turkey in 1953. #HerstoryWithCFWIJ Image
A strong feminist voice in #Turkey today is that of @ayseacar_b. The deputy of the city of Batman and spokesperson for the Peoples' Democratic Party Women's Assembly. She spoke to us about the necessity of women journalists. Listen to what she had to say. #HerstoryWithCFWIJ
Let's end today with #CFWIJ's very own @KatMierzejewska. Katia is our Engagement Coordinator. In simpler terms, our eyes and ears. She ensures our work is thorough and is unsilencing repressed voices. Hear what she has to say about women journalists. #HerstoryWithCFWIJ

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#CFWIJ's thoughts go out to all the victims of the #BeirutBlast. We are following this tragic incident with concern and extending our solidarity to #womenjournalists working #ontheground.

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(1/4) #Hungary: State of press freedom deteriorates after over 70 journalists from @indexhu resign to protest editor-in-chief Szabolcs Dull’s unfair dismissal. CFWIJ monitors the situation with immense concern and condemns the arbitrary actions against the press.
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(3/4) Friday's rally in #Budapest called for press freedom and extended solidarity with @indexhu. Protesters raised concerns over threats, blackmail, coercion and exertion of pressure on the media.
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