0
Skip to Content
Coalition For Women in Journalism
About us
Frontlines In-Focus
Press Freedom & Advocacy
Resources
SEARCH
Report
Donate
Coalition For Women in Journalism
About us
Frontlines In-Focus
Press Freedom & Advocacy
Resources
SEARCH
Report
Donate
Folder: About
Back
About us
Folder: In-Focus
Back
Frontlines In-Focus
Folder: Press Freedom & Advocacy
Back
Press Freedom & Advocacy
Folder: Resources
Back
Resources
SEARCH
Report
Donate

SEARCH NEWSROOM

Search by Date
  • January 2025
  • November 2024
  • October 2024
  • August 2024
  • July 2024
  • June 2024
  • May 2024
  • April 2024
  • March 2024
  • February 2024
  • January 2024
  • December 2023
  • November 2023
  • October 2023
  • September 2023
  • August 2023
  • July 2023
  • June 2023
  • May 2023
  • April 2023
  • March 2023
  • February 2023
  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022
  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • January 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • July 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021
  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • February 2020
  • January 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • October 2019
  • September 2019
  • August 2019
  • July 2019
  • June 2019
  • May 2019
  • April 2019
  • March 2019
  • February 2019
  • January 2019
  • December 2018
  • November 2018
  • October 2018
  • July 2018
  • June 2018
  • May 2018
  • February 2018
  • December 2017
  • November 2017
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • August 2017
  • July 2017
  • May 2017
  • May 2014
Turkey: Increased Public Violence Against Journalists, Melek Fırat Latest Victim — Journalists’ Safety Must Be Protected
Threats 3/31/23 Threats 3/31/23

Turkey: Increased Public Violence Against Journalists, Melek Fırat Latest Victim — Journalists’ Safety Must Be Protected

Journalist Melek Fırat and three of her colleagues were attacked by relatives of suspects following a drug operation outside a courthouse.

Read More
Nigeria: Five Women Journalists Attacked on Election Day - CFWIJ Calls For Investigation 
Threats 3/29/23 Threats 3/29/23

Nigeria: Five Women Journalists Attacked on Election Day - CFWIJ Calls For Investigation 

Attacks by unknown assailants against at least 28 journalists prevented them from carrying out their duties during Nigeria’s presidential elections.

Read More
Pakistan: Zamzam Saeed amongst journalists attacked in political protests across Pakistan
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 5/27/22 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 5/27/22

Pakistan: Zamzam Saeed amongst journalists attacked in political protests across Pakistan

Zamzam Saeed and several other media workers were attacked by rioters during recent political rallies by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) across the country.

Read More
Pakistan: Multiple Women Journalists Including Annie Shirazi Assaulted At Parliament; CFWIJ Condemns Incident
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 4/6/22 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 4/6/22

Pakistan: Multiple Women Journalists Including Annie Shirazi Assaulted At Parliament; CFWIJ Condemns Incident

Journalist Annie Shirazi and other women journalists were reportedly assaulted by pro-government journalist Maleeha Hashmey.

Read More
Russia: CFWIJ Condemns State-Backed Harassment Of Independent News Portal Sota.Vision Journalists
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 3/28/22 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 3/28/22

Russia: CFWIJ Condemns State-Backed Harassment Of Independent News Portal Sota.Vision Journalists

At least seven journalists, including three women, working with independent news portal Sota.Vision have been detained

Read More
Albania: Investigative Journalist Antela Lika, Cameraman Threatened On Ground, Gear Broken
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 3/24/22 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 3/24/22

Albania: Investigative Journalist Antela Lika, Cameraman Threatened On Ground, Gear Broken

Investigative journalist Antela Lika and her cameraman were threatened and attacked by employees of a farm owner while reporting on mishandling of bird flu affecting poultry.

Read More
Georgia: Ema Gogokhia, Nano Chakvetadze, Camera Crews Physically Assaulted In Separate Attacks
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 3/20/22 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 3/20/22

Georgia: Ema Gogokhia, Nano Chakvetadze, Camera Crews Physically Assaulted In Separate Attacks

Mtavari Arkhi TV’s Ema Gogokhia and Formula TV’s Nano Chakvetadze, and their respective camera crews, were physically attacked in separate instances in the field.

Read More
Turkey: Journalist Izel Sezer Faced Gender Discrimination From Male Colleagues
Threats 3/10/22 Threats 3/10/22

Turkey: Journalist Izel Sezer Faced Gender Discrimination From Male Colleagues

After a six-year long trial, the court finalized the case of former shuttered Taraf newspaper executives and reporters.

Read More
Albania: CFWIJ Condemns Physical Assault On Besarta Demushaj
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 2/12/22 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 2/12/22

Albania: CFWIJ Condemns Physical Assault On Besarta Demushaj

Journalist Besarta Demushaj, associated with Fax News, was assaulted by two men while pursuing a story in the capital city.

Read More
Albania: CFWIJ Condemns the Police Attack Against Journalist Sonila Musai
Threats 2/8/22 Threats 2/8/22

Albania: CFWIJ Condemns the Police Attack Against Journalist Sonila Musai

Ora News journalist, Sonila Musai was violently dragged away by police while she was covering a protest in Albania’s capital, Tirana.

Read More
Albania: CFWIJ Condemns The Physical Assault On TV Journalist Besarta Demushi
Threats 12/16/21 Threats 12/16/21

Albania: CFWIJ Condemns The Physical Assault On TV Journalist Besarta Demushi

CFWIJ condemns the physical assault against Albanian journalist Besarta Demushi.

Read More
Turkey: Police Physically Restrain Journalists Covering A Protest Against Ankara Mayor
Threats, Attacked In The Field 11/18/21 Threats, Attacked In The Field 11/18/21

Turkey: Police Physically Restrain Journalists Covering A Protest Against Ankara Mayor

Journalists were subjected to police brutality following a demonstration against the Ankara Mayor.

Read More
Turkey: Police Bar Journalist Esra Tokat From Filming Media Briefing, Stand İn Violation Of State Council’s Decision
Threats, Attacked In The Field 11/17/21 Threats, Attacked In The Field 11/17/21

Turkey: Police Bar Journalist Esra Tokat From Filming Media Briefing, Stand İn Violation Of State Council’s Decision

Dokuz8Haber editor Esra Tokat was prevented from filming students’ press briefing about the sexual assault of a woman by a veterinarian.

Read More
Italy: CFWIJ Condemns Police Attack On Journalist Flavia Amabile During Anti-Vax Protests
Threats 10/14/21 Threats 10/14/21

Italy: CFWIJ Condemns Police Attack On Journalist Flavia Amabile During Anti-Vax Protests

The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) condemns police’s attack on Italian journalist Flavia Amabile while she was covering a protest in Rome against Covid-19 vaccinations and mandatory health pass.

Read More
Kosovo: CFWIJ Concerned About The Safety Of Journalists Attacked In The Field
Threats 10/13/21 Threats 10/13/21

Kosovo: CFWIJ Concerned About The Safety Of Journalists Attacked In The Field

The Coalition For Women In Journalism expresses serious concerns about the safety of women journalists covering a protest in Serb-majority Kosovo city, North Mitrovica. At least five women journalists, among others were attacked by protesters with rocks, Molotov cocktails and pyrotechnic devices.

Read More
Older Posts

Share a cup of coffee, buy a safety vest, or offer help in an emergency.
Many ways, you can support women journalists.

DONATE NOW

About CFWIJ

⋄  Who we are
Our Philosophy
Team
Board of Advisors
Partners
Delegations
⋄  Mentors
Global
Chapters
#HeforShe
⋄  Events
All Events
2022 Events
2021 Events
2020 Events
⋄  Magazine
Latest Issue
All Issues
⋄  Press 
Press Corner

Frontlines In-Focus

Asian Journos on Frontlines
Beirut Blast - Solidarity with Lebanon
Belarus Protests
CFWIJ - Afghanistan Evacuation Efforts
Covid-19 
Hungary - At The End of an Era
Maria Ressa - Hold the Line
Myanmar Coup
Pakistan - Attacks Won't Silence Us
Turkey - We are not Safe
US Election 2020
US Protests 2020

From Trolling to Deepfakes: The Online War Against Women Journalists

Weaponizing the Courts: Erdoğan’s Escalating Legal Repression of Women Journalists

SLAPPs Targeting Women Journalists Covering Gender Issues: 2020 – 2024

Russia’s War on the Press

From Trolling to Deepfakes: The Online War Against Women Journalists

Transnational Repression: 2019 – 2024

Press Freedom & Advocacy

Campaigns
Legal Trials Against Journalists
Newsroom
Reports
Timelines
Apply for Emergency Assistance

Resources

⋄  Mentorship
Apply for Mentorship
How Mentorship Works
⋄  Hire Women Journo
Women Reporters in the MENA Region
Women Journalists Covering COVID-19 by CFWIJ
Black Women Journalists to Follow
Women Journalists Covering Farmer Protests in India
Women Journalists Covering Capitol Insurrection
Women Journalists Covering Indigenous Stories in Canada

About CFWIJ

Who we are

Our Philosophy
Team
Board of Advisors
Partners
Delegations
Job Openings

Mentors

Global
Chapters
#HeforShe

Events

All Events

2024 Events

2023 Events
2022 Events
2021 Events
2020 Events

Magazine

Latest Issue
All Issues

Press

Press Corner

Contact us

Reach out to us
Twitter
Instagram
Facebook

In-depth Reporting on the Frontlines

Asian Journos on Frontlines
Beirut Blast - Solidarity with Lebanon
Belarus Protests
CFWIJ Afghanistan Evacuation Efforts
Covid-19Erdoğan’s Escalating Legal Repression
Gaza- Reporting Under Fire
Hungary - At The End of an Era Invasion Of Ukraine 2022

Harris vs Trump

Iran-Biggest Jailer of Women Journalists Maria Ressa - Hold the Line Myanmar Coup
Pakistan - Attacks Won't Silence UsRussia’s War on the PressThe Online War Against Women Journalists
Transnational Repression: 2019 – 2024
Turkey - We are not Safe
US Election 2020
US Protests 2020 SLAPPs Targeting Women Journalists Covering Gender Issues: 2020 – 2024

Press Freedom & Advocacy

Newsroom
Reports
Spotlight
Timelines
Campaigns
Legal Trials Against Journalists

Report a Violation
 

Latest Newsroom

Latest Report

ALERTS
Ukraine: Journalist Tetyana Kulyk Killed in Russian Drone Strike
Feb 26, 2025
Ukraine: Journalist Tetyana Kulyk Killed in Russian Drone Strike
Feb 26, 2025
Feb 26, 2025
Reports
Safety & Reporting Protocol for Journalists Covering ICE Actions
Safety & Reporting Protocol for Journalists Covering ICE Actions

Resources

Mentorship

Apply for Mentorship
How Mentorship Works

Mental Health

Strengthen Your Mental Health

Report Harassment

List of Frontline Journalists

Women Reporters in the MENA Region
Women Journalists Covering COVID-19 by CFWIJ
Black Women Journalists to Follow
Women Journalists Covering Farmer Protests in India
Women Journalists Covering Capitol Insurrection
Women Journalists Covering Indigenous Stories in Canada Women Journalists Covering Floods in Pakistan 2022
Women Journalists Covering Mahsa Amini Protests in Iran
Women Journalists Covering Earthquake Aftermath Turkey-Syria
LGBTQI Journalists to Follow

Database of Journalists Behind Bars

Featured
Women Journalists Covering COVID-19 by CFWIJ
Women Journalists Covering COVID-19 by CFWIJ

CFWIJ has compiled a list of select women journalists whom you can follow to stay informed on the pandemic.

The Coalition launched in March 2017 as a pro-bono org. From 2019 it will be operating as an NGO with the seed funding received from Craig Newmark Philanthropies.