Reports

The CFWIJ publishes monthly, quarterly and annual reports on the status of Press Freedom from a gender perspective. This includes data and infographics that will help you understand where women are placed as countries around the world encounter press freedom challenges. This section also includes featured reports and deep dives about the dynamics that impact women journalists when they are reporting on a frontline of a major political or social in a country and community.

 
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Press Freedom Status for Women Journalists: August 2024
Press Freedom Status for Women Journalists: August 2024

Women Press Freedom and Partners Achieve Alsu Kurmasheva’s Release Through Coordinated Advocacy

Press Freedom Status for Women Journalists: July 2024
Press Freedom Status for Women Journalists: July 2024

Death sentence for Iranian journalist Pakhshan Azizi, secret trials in Russia, and police violence in Bangladesh.

Press Freedom Status for Women Journalists: June 2024
Press Freedom Status for Women Journalists: June 2024

Venezuela and Georgia Lead in Press Freedom Violations for June 2024

Women Press Freedom Quarterly Report. January - April 2024
Women Press Freedom Quarterly Report. January - April 2024

Our data for the first quarter of 2024 reveals a troubling escalation in detentions and imprisonments of journalists, with a notable rise in the targeting of women and LGBTQI journalists.

Press Freedom Status for Women Journalists: May 2024
Press Freedom Status for Women Journalists: May 2024

Women Press Freedom Documents Over 60 Incidents of Threats and Violence Against Journalists in May 2024.

Press Freedom Status for Women Journalists: April 2024
Press Freedom Status for Women Journalists: April 2024

From Georgia to Sudan: April 2024 Highlights Escalating Threats to Women Journalists

Press Freedom Status for Women Journalists: March 2024
Press Freedom Status for Women Journalists: March 2024

Over 70 Cases of Press Freedom Challenges for Women Journalists in March 2024

Press Freedom Status for Women Journalists: February 2024
Press Freedom Status for Women Journalists: February 2024

Throughout February 2024, WPF records a 225% global increase in detentions compared to January, with Russia and Turkey topping the list.

2023 Annual Press Freedom Review
2023 Annual Press Freedom Review

Our 2023 Annual Report paints a distressingly vivid picture of the current state of journalism. This year has been identified as the deadliest for journalists, casting a spotlight on the heightened dangers they encounter, especially in conflict zones and under authoritarian regimes.

Press Freedom Status for Women Journalists: January 2024
Press Freedom Status for Women Journalists: January 2024

Throughout the month of January 2024, CFWIJ records a distressing total of 76 violations against women journalists. Among these, the most heart-wrenching are the killings, with six recorded deaths.

Press Freedom Status for Women Journalists: December 2023
Press Freedom Status for Women Journalists: December 2023

Throughout the month of December 2023, CFWIJ records a distressing total of 76 violations against women journalists. Among these, the most heart-wrenching are the killings, with six recorded deaths.

Press Freedom Status for Women Journalists: November 2023
Press Freedom Status for Women Journalists: November 2023

Throughout the month of November 2023, the Coalition For Women In Journalism documented 44 cases of violations against women journalists.

 

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