September was a particularly challenging month for women journalists globally, especially on the digital front. #CFWIJ documented 61 cases of violations against women journalists. Learn more in our monthly Report. #CFWIJSeptemberReport (1/7)
Women faced repeated obstruction to their work. 20 women were targeted through an organized troll campaign. While 12 women journalists were attacked in the field. #CFWIJSeptemberReport (2/7)
#Canada proved to be the most hostile digital space for women. At least 19 women journalists came forward after being targeted by an organized troll campaign instigated by #MaximeBernier. #CFWIJSeptemberReport (3/7)
With 13 cases of legal harassment and obstruction on the field, #Turkey recorded the second highest number of press violations. #CFWIJSeptemberReport (4/7)
We are extremely concerned about the constant weaponization of social media platforms by right wing political voices to curb press freedoms. #CFWIJSeptemberReport (5/7)
#CFWIJ works to amplify the voices of women journalists in order to build a more equal world. If you are/know a woman journalist whose civil liberties are under threat, do not hesitate to reach out to us. #CFWIJSeptemberReport (7/7)
#CFWIJ brings you some powerful messages on #InternationalWomensDay from our network. Learn more about how these women journalists are overcoming obstacles in the industry and share their inspiration. Here’s a shoutout to all women journalists who inspire us every day.
@Aga_Pik from #Uzbekistan wishes that "more women in journalism speak out about the problems they face. We're now connected more than ever and there is huge solidarity within the women journalists’ crowd."
From #Turkey, we have the voice of @baysal_nurcan remind us that, "We can only fight this stigma by standing in solidarity and providing a safer environment to exist as women journalists."
In 2020, #CFWIJ recorded 716 acts of persecution against women journalists across 92 countries. In the first two months of 2021 alone, we have catalogued 157 cases. #IWDwithCFWIJ
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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)
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)
#CFWIJ joined Pakistani #womenjournos in condemning the vicious harassment they face online. Attacks against them in digital spaces are a despicable attempt at silencing freedom of the press. Authorities must take concrete steps to end cyber harassment of women journalists.
1. #Pakistan: #CFWIJ stands with Pakistani #womenjournos who face constant online harassment by misogynistic trolls. We joined them in the campaign to shut down these vicious attackers and demand authorities to take strict actions.
2. This year alone, #CFWIJ documented at least nine different cases of threats and violence against women journalists in Pakistan, including cases of online harassment and abuse. Such attacks threaten the freedom of the press in #Pakistan. #AttacksWontSilenceUs
1. #BeirutBlast left at least 100 dead and 4,000 injured, as reported by @RedCrossLebanon. #Lebanon was already in an economic crisis and hospitals were struggling amid #Covid19. We thank health workers on the frontlines for their immense efforts during this devastating time.
2. #CFWIJ wishes a speedy recovery to women journalists who are among the injured. #BeirutBlast impacted offices of many news organisations. @AP correspondent @dalalmawad tweeted “coronavirus saved us” implying that staff were not in the office where windows were damaged.
(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.
(2/4) On July 24, @indexhu staff resigned enmasse calling it “the end of an era”. They cited outside pressure & warned about the decline of independent reporting. The independent news outlet remains one of #Hungary's most-read & trusted news sources for the past 20 years.
(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.