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Russia: Siberian journalist Maria Ponomarenko sentenced to six years — CFWIJ calls for her immediate release
Almost a year after being convicted for “disseminating fake news,” a court in Kemerovo rejects Ponomarenko’s appeal against her verdict and sentence.
Ireland: CFWIJ condemns the online harassment and intimidation of TV presenter Emer O’Neill — Irish authorities must act to protect the broadcaster from abuse
Online abuse targeting a black Irish TV presenter Emer O’Neill has escalated to physical intimidation.
Finland: Journalist Laura Halminen Convicted By Helsinki Court; CFWIJ Demands Her Immediate Acquittal
Helsinki District Court has convicted journalist Laura Halminen for allegedly disclosing state secrets in the infamous Finnish Intelligence Research Center case
Turkey: Another Week of Blows on Journalism — Government Trying to Block Women Journalists
Every day journalists are banned from practicing their profession, using social media and even asking questions in Turkey. The week of January 23 was marked with new reported cases of violence against journalists.
Türkiye: Gazeteciliğe Vurulan Darbelerle Geçen Bir Hafta Daha — Kadın Gazeteciler Yine Engellenmeye Çalışılıyor
Türkiye’de her gün gazetecilerin mesleklerini icra etmeleri, sosyal medyayı kullanmaları ve hatta soru sormaları dahi yasaklanmaya çalışılıyor.
Iraq: CFWIJ Holds Authorities Accountable For Use Of Censorious Methods Against Journalist Soma Khalid
Soma Khalid, a reporter for KNN TV was released on bail after spending a night in Sulaimani prison.
Bangladesh: Bangladeshi Authorities Must Immediately Drop All Charges Filed Against Award-Winning Journalist Rozina Islam
Renowned investigative journalist Rozina Islam has been on the receiving end of continuous harassment from Bangladeshi authorities due to her work.
France: Journalist Maria Malagardis On Trial; CFWIJ Demands The Court Dismisses All Legal Proceedings
Maria Malagardis is on trial over alleged public insult against Aloys Ntiwiragabo, the former head of military intelligence in Rwanda.
Türkiye: Gazetecileri Hapsetmek İçin Devletin Tüm Makamlarını Kullandığı Bir Gün Daha — Kadın Gazetecilerin Özgürlük Mücadelesi
Türk hükümeti gazetecileri hapsetmek için yasal yollarla onları tehdit etmeye, yıldırmaya ve cezalandırmaya devam ediyor.
Turkey: Another Day When Turkish Government Uses All Its Authorities to Imprison Journalists — Struggle Of Women Journalists For Freedom
The Turkish government continues to threaten, intimidate and punish journalists through legislation to imprison them.
Belarus: Yuliya Mudreuskaya Sentenced to 1.5 Years in Penal Colony For ‘Attending’ Protests
Yuliya Mudreuskaya becomes the latest Belarussian journalist to receive an absurd sentence from the authoritarian state.
China: Journalist Zhanargul Zhumatai Pleads For Freedom — CFWIJ Demands The Chinese Government Ceases Its Ruthless Clampdowns On Journalists
Ethnic Kazakh journalist Zhanargul Zhumatai expresses that she cannot leave the house where she is currently residing in without being targeted by authorities.
Iran: Growing Alarm: CFWIJ and Women Press Freedom Spotlights Iran's Unceasing Harassment and Unjust Sentencing of Journalists
Journalist Mehrnoosh Tafian from Andimeshk, Khuzestan province was sentenced to one year in prison and banned from leaving the country for two years.
Canada: CFWIJ Calls For Action To Protect Journalists Against Online Violence and Trolling
It is alarming that women journalists in Canada continue to be the target of threatening messages because of their job.
Belarus: CFWIJ Demands The Immediate And Unconditional Release Of Journalist Yekaterina Yanshina
A court in Minsk has ordered journalist Yekaterina Yanshina to 15 days in jail for “petty hooliganism”.