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Israel/Palestine: Threats and Attacks against Women Journalists Covering the Conflict
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 1/27/25 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 1/27/25

Israel/Palestine: Threats and Attacks against Women Journalists Covering the Conflict

During the ongoing Israel/Palestine conflict, the fundamental principles of press freedom have come under dire threat.

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Turkiye: Anti-Terror Police Detain and Charge Kibriye Evren
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 2/9/24 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 2/9/24

Turkiye: Anti-Terror Police Detain and Charge Kibriye Evren

In a morning raid on her home in Kocaeli on February 9, 2024, journalist Kirbriye Evren was detained by the anti-terror unit.

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The Netherlands: De Correspondent Sues Prosecutor for Illegally Wire-Tapping its Journalists
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 2/8/24 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 2/8/24

The Netherlands: De Correspondent Sues Prosecutor for Illegally Wire-Tapping its Journalists

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (PPS) secretly wiretapped a confidential meeting between prominent journalists and suspects in a high-profile corruption scandal.

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Iran: Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Receives One-Year Extension to Prison Sentence
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 11/6/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 11/6/23

Iran: Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Receives One-Year Extension to Prison Sentence

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was denied access to her lawyer in Evin Prison due to her refusal to comply with the compulsory hijab rule.

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Mexico: Journalist Rosario Martínez De la Vega and Family Threatened by Alleged Police Agent
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/31/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/31/23

Mexico: Journalist Rosario Martínez De la Vega and Family Threatened by Alleged Police Agent

Rosario Martínez De la Vega, a correspondent for Los Angeles Press in Guanajuato, was intimidated by an alleged police agent.

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Poland: Photojournalist Agata Grzybowska Acquitted on Appeal after Controversial Conviction of Assaulting Police
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/31/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/31/23

Poland: Photojournalist Agata Grzybowska Acquitted on Appeal after Controversial Conviction of Assaulting Police

In a significant reversal, Agata Grzybowska, an award-winning Polish photojournalist previously convicted of assaulting a police officer during the 2020 abortion protests, has been acquitted on appeal.

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Russia: Moscow Court Orders Arrest of Journalist Anna Loiko in Absentia for Alleged Terrorism Justification
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/31/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/31/23

Russia: Moscow Court Orders Arrest of Journalist Anna Loiko in Absentia for Alleged Terrorism Justification

Exiled Russian journalist Anna Loiko hit with terrorism charges for an article published in 2021.

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Colombia: Journalist Laura Camila Vargas Confronts Extortion Amidst Official Indifference
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/31/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/31/23

Colombia: Journalist Laura Camila Vargas Confronts Extortion Amidst Official Indifference

Authorities refuse to support journalist Laura Camila Vargas in extortion case following robbery.

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Australia: Online Trolls Unleash Homophobic Fury on Award-Winning Journalist Patricia Karvelas
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/30/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/30/23

Australia: Online Trolls Unleash Homophobic Fury on Award-Winning Journalist Patricia Karvelas

Esteemed journalist Patricia Karvelas faces a barrage of homophobic abuse from online trolls.

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United States: CFWIJ Alarmed by Rise of Deepfake Videos Impersonating Women News Anchors, Urges Action on AI Threats to Press Freedom
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United States: CFWIJ Alarmed by Rise of Deepfake Videos Impersonating Women News Anchors, Urges Action on AI Threats to Press Freedom

In a disturbing incident highlighting the growing threats posed by artificial intelligence to media integrity, Ksenia Turkova, a journalist with VOA’s Russian Service, became the latest target of a deepfake video disseminated on Facebook.

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South Africa: Jessica Bobo and Colleague Attacked While Covering Story in Eastern Cape
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/30/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/30/23

South Africa: Jessica Bobo and Colleague Attacked While Covering Story in Eastern Cape

WPF and the CFWIJ is deeply appalled and gravely concerned by the vicious assault on Jessica Bobo and Sbu Maingo of Mpuma Kapa TV (MPKTV) while they were covering a story in Airport Valley, Walmer.

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Egypt: Mada Masr's Publication Rights Suspended by Supreme Council for Media Regulation
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/29/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/29/23

Egypt: Mada Masr's Publication Rights Suspended by Supreme Council for Media Regulation

In a concerning move, authorities block the news website Mada Masr for its reporting on Israel-Gaza.

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Iran: Journalist Negar Ostad Agha Detained While Covering Funeral of Teenage Girl
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/29/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/29/23

Iran: Journalist Negar Ostad Agha Detained While Covering Funeral of Teenage Girl

Negar Ostad Agha, a prominent journalist and senior editor at Etemad Online, was detained while reporting on the funeral of 16-year-old Armita Geravand.

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India: Police Launch Probe Following Inappropriate Behavior Toward Woman Journalist
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/27/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/27/23

India: Police Launch Probe Following Inappropriate Behavior Toward Woman Journalist

Unnamed Indian journalist files police complaint against actor-turned-politician Suresh Gopi, who repeatedly put his hand on her shoulder while making dismissive comments about the journalist at a press conference.

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United States: Sherry Digmon, Arrested Over Grand Jury Leak in Alabama, Cleared of Charges
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/27/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/27/23

United States: Sherry Digmon, Arrested Over Grand Jury Leak in Alabama, Cleared of Charges

The Coalition For Women In Journalism expresses deep concern over the arrests of co-owner and publisher of Atmore News Sherry Digmon and journalist Don Fletcher.

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