Female journalists under attack as press freedom falters
Kiran Nazish, the founder of CFWIJ and WPF, speaks to The Guardian about the global crackdown on women in journalism.
Kurdish Women Journalists in Turkey in 2023 Faced Serious Violations
CFWIJ states that 2023 was the deadliest year for female journalists and the organization draws attention to the increasing dangers to journalism, especially in conflict zones and under authoritarian regimes.
The US State Department Draws Attention to the Violations of Kurdish Rights in Turkey
Kurds, refugees, ethnic-religious communities, women and LGBTI+ journalists in Turkey face threats and violence.
Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian Journalist Victoria Roshchyna Reported Missing
Award-winning Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna, known for her reporting on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has gone missing.
Women journalists worldwide are under pressure
Menschen Machen Medien speaks with CFWIJ and WPF Director Kiran Nazish about the pressure that women journalists around the world face.
Canada: Drop Bogus Charges Against Brandi Morin Immediately, CFWIJ and WPF Demand
CFWIJ and WPF joins more than a half-dozen press freedom groups demanding police drop the bogus charges against Brandi Morin, an esteemed journalist who was simply doing her job.
Turkiye: Ayşe Kara’s Acquittal for Membership of Terror Organization Overturned
CFWIJ and WPF is deeply alarmed by the Diyarbakır Regional Court of Justice's decision to overturn the acquittal of journalist Ayşe Kara.
Anniversary of Mahsa Amino’s death
1 year ago, #MahsaAmini's death led to women-led protests across Iran. Women demanded change.
2023 CFWIJ First Quarterly Report
At least 100 women journalists spent the first quarter of 2023 behind bars, 4 less than in the first quarter of the previous year.
Finland: Journalist Ida Eramaa Insulted by Far-right Politicians
Far-right politicians insult and mock Ida Erämaa after her article criticizes their attempts to curtail press from exposing their extreme right-wing connections.
2022 Annual Press Freedom Review
2022 has taken its toll on the full range of women journalists' rights. In 2022, we witnessed a war, uprising of women in a country, arrest of women journalists, deprivation of women from a vast number of rights, including education, and much more.
CFWIJ Kathy Gannon Legacy Award
The Coalition For Women In Journalism is thrilled to announce the CFWIJ Kathy Gannon Legacy Award to celebrate a veteran correspondent who broke many barriers in our industry while covering some of the most vital and globally critical stories of her time with deep compassion and integrity.
Turkey: Earthquake Aftermath - Journalists Blocked, Arrested And Targeted
Journalists trying to report the devastating aftermath of the devastating earthquakes in Turkey are being prevented from doing their jobs. CFWIJ condemns attempts to impede journalists from reporting on the disaster.
Iran: State Ramps Up Arrests Of Women Journalists To Quash Mass Protests Sparked By Mahsa Amini’s Death In Police Custody
At least 18 women journalists and activists have been arrested since demonstrations broke out after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was detained and beaten by Iranian morality police for violating the country's hijab law on September 16, 2022.
Pakistan: Gharidah Farooqi Hit With Yet Another Wave Of Online Attacks
Gharidah Farooqi has been hit with yet another wave of online attacks, including organized online trolling by social media accounts purportedly linked to ousted prime minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.
Turkey: Seven Women Among 20 Kurdish Journalists Detained After Simultaneous Police Raids
Twenty Kurdish journalists, seven of them women, were detained after simultaneous police raids in Diyarbakir early this morning.
Press Freedom Status For Women Journalists: May 2022
Throughout the month of May 2022, the Coalition For Women In Journalism documented 40 cases of violations against women journalists.
Press Freedom Day Panel: Press Freedom and Gender
CFWIJ had a discussion on the global landscape for women journalists and what the future holds for them.
World Press Freedom Day 2022
On World Press Freedom Day, the Coalition For Women In Journalism publishes its First Quarterly report.
Press Freedom Status For Women Journalists: March 2022
Throughout the month of March 2022, the Coalition For Women In Journalism documented 32 cases of violations against women journalists.