7/9/24 7/9/24

Mongolia: Press Freedom at Risk with Arrest and Prosecution of Journalists While Protesters Detained

Ongoing concerns raised by civil society include reports of harassment, intimidation and reprisals against human rights defenders, especially those working to defend economic, social and cultural rights.

5/7/24 5/7/24

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.

5/3/24 5/3/24

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.

4/29/24 4/29/24

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.

9/23/22 9/23/22

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.

8/26/22 8/26/22

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.