#Ukraine: Reporting from a war zone is incredibly hard. #CFWIJ is closely monitoring the region as #Russian forces escalate attack. These women journalists are following the situation on ground:
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#Ukraine: #CFWIJ condemns the online harassment of and staff at #UkrainskaPravda. By holding public officials accountable and investigating corruption, journalists strengthen democracy. Read more: bit.ly/3DJWCDj
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#Iran: Journalist #ElnazMohammadi arrested without explanation when summoned at Evin Prosecutor's Office. Her twin sister, journalist #ElaheMohammadi, has been behind bars since September. #CFWIJ demands all 38 imprisoned #womenjournous are unconditionally released.
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This 👇👇👇 Yes, yes and yes again…
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#Ireland: #CFWIJ condemns the online harassment of @IrishTimes journalist #KittyHolland and attempts to tarnish her reputation. Journalists should be free to work without intimidation. Read more: bit.ly/3Dz54Vz
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Big news! We’re thrilled to launch & announce our first CFWIJ Kathy Gannon Legacy Award to celebrate a living legend in journalism.
This CFWIJ award will honor distinguished women journalists who demonstrate integrity and camaraderie in journalism. More -> womeninjournalism.org/kathy-gannon-l
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#Finland: #CFWIJ condemns 5-year-long investigation & trial of journalist #LauraHalminen. Threats of imprisonment for journalists are unacceptable in a free democracy. We demand 's immediate acquittal.
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The inaugural award goes to two outstanding journalists who are marking their own legacy. Join us in congratulating the winners:
@ZahraYusufi, Afghan-Canadian journalist and founder of #ZanTimes and @joannachiu, Toronto Star journalist and chair of #NuVoices.
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The inaugural award goes to two outstanding journalists who are marking their own legacy. Join us in congratulating the winners:
@ZahraYusufi, Afghan-Canadian journalist and founder of #ZanTimes and @joannachiu, Toronto Star journalist and chair of #NuVoices.
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The inaugural award goes to two outstanding journalists who are marking their own legacy. Join us in congratulating the winners:
@ZahraYusufi, Afghan-Canadian journalist and founder of #ZanTimes and @joannachiu, Toronto Star journalist and chair of #NuVoices.
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Beyond honoured by the to have an award in my name but more it is the work and commitment to supporting women journalists of and the CFWIJ that makes this recognition priceless. We are always stronger together. It’s a privilege to do what we do
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Warm congratulations to and You are the hope, not just of the future, but of our profession. It is your commitment to truth, to independently informing and to recording history with all its blemishes that will make our profession stronger
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@ZahraYusufi, Afghan-Canadian journalist and founder of #ZanTimes and @joannachiu, Toronto Star journalist and chair of #NuVoices.
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Thank you !! It’s an honour to accept this award in recognition of my human rights global reporting and our volunteer team’s years of community service. Congrats and ! #womeninjournalism
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The inaugural award goes to two outstanding journalists who are marking their own legacy. Join us in congratulating the winners:
@ZahraYusufi, Afghan-Canadian journalist and founder of #ZanTimes and @joannachiu, Toronto Star journalist and chair of #NuVoices.
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A beautiful tribute to an incredible journalist by 👏
I look forward to seeing the award winners.
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Congratulations to our friend on this incredibly well-deserved award! We're lucky to work with Zahra on our Reclaiming Futures program, where she coordinates fellowship and support for Afghan women journalists in exile.
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@ZahraYusufi, Afghan-Canadian journalist and founder of #ZanTimes and @joannachiu, Toronto Star journalist and chair of #NuVoices.
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Big news! We’re thrilled to launch & announce our first CFWIJ Kathy Gannon Legacy Award to celebrate a living legend in journalism.
This CFWIJ award will honor distinguished women journalists who demonstrate integrity and camaraderie in journalism. More -> womeninjournalism.org/kathy-gannon-l
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Celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth, honoring the incredible contributions of #blackwomen journalists like @nikolehannahjones. Enjoy this list of featuring many others on our site & get in touch if you’d like us to highlight your favourite #blackjourno womeninjournalism.org/hirewomenjourn
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#Ireland: #CFWIJ condemns the online harassment of journalist #KittyHolland and attempts to tarnish her reputation. Journalists should be free to work without intimidation. Read more: bit.ly/3Dz54Vz
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#Finland: #CFWIJ expresses grave alarm over the Helsinki District Court’s decision to convict journalist #LauraHalminen for allegedly divulging state secrets. We demand the court immediately absolve .
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So thrilled to get an email from OPC this morning with a reminder for the incredible 's doc viewing. Highly endorsed by the .
Best part, you dont have to be in #Toronto to watch. You can view it online too - RSVP in the link below.
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Join the OPC on Thursday (2/2) at 6pm ET for a screening online and in-person of doc "The Perfect Story" and chat with filmmaker @shephardm opcofamerica.org/Eventposts/the
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#Turkey: Another journalist subjected to legal harassment for no reason. was detained on January 28th. Her detention period was extended several times. Altay was released today. #CFWIJ condemns arbitrary rights violations against journalists.
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Sebepsiz yere yasal tacize maruz kalan bir gazeteci daha. 28 Ocak'ta gerekçe gösterilmeden gözaltına alınmıştı. Gözaltı süresi defalarca uzatılan Rojin bugün serbest bırakıldı. #CFWIJ gazetecilere yönelik keyfi hak ihlallerini kınıyor. ➡️ bit.ly/3l3SAza
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#Ireland: Since reporting on an attack at a migrant camp, award-winning Irish journalist
#KittyHolland is being abused on social media. #CFWIJ condemns the despicable attempts to smear her work and calls for &
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#Ireland: The online trolling and racist abuse of TV presenter must stop. #CFWIJ calls on Irish authorities to protect minority journalists and let them work without harassment.
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#Russia: #CFWIJ is alarmed by the treatment of journalist #MariaPonomarenko by Russian prison services. She has suffered mentally and physically since her unjust arrest in April. She should be released from detention immediately.
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YOUNG FILMMAKERS, have you considered a career in TV News. Find out more about the Camera Journalist role by joining my free webinar TODAY 6pm GMT bbc.zoom.us/webinar/regist
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#Ukraine: #CFWIJ greatly values journalist #IrynaDanylovych's work in putting democracy first while well aware of the cost. We view the 7 year prison sentence as politically motivated. We demand the Russian gov effectively annulls the sentence.
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#Russia: Journalist #MariaPonomarenko was detained after fleeing house arrest where she was attacked. Despite requests to be transferred, she was forced to continue house arrest with her abuser. #CFWIJ calls on Russian authorities to ensure her safety & drop charges against her.
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#Iran: Journalist #NazilaMaroufian sentenced to 2 years in prison, a 5 year ban on leaving the country & a fine of 15 million tomans without a proper court hearing. #CFWIJ demands her unconditional release and transparency of the judiciary.
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Best job I ever had, building and supporting that team. There are some exceptional journalists on the market today: , , and . Hoping there aren't more.
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Getting to report stories with Brishti was one of the big highlights of the past 6 months
She's diligent, driven, phenomenal at finding and building sources and an absolute treat to write with
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~Some personal news~ I’m back to freelancing as of this morning, after @OverstoryMedia decided to lay off me and several other members of the Capital Daily editorial team.
Proud of the work we’ve done there these last few years, and disappointed in the direction it’s taking.
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And within the minority of women directors directing the top-grossing movies of the year are even smaller percentages of directors who are women of color.
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🧵: After loosing my job last week, I am looking for work. So, I thought I would re-introduce myself.
I am a Vancouver-based reporter with years of experience in some of Canada’s largest newsrooms. I love where I live and telling stories that matter to my community.
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Yes, do this journos. Upping this for #women and #nonbinary journalists anywhere in the world. Especially if you want some time to think about innovation, entrepreneurship… is a great place to brainstorm your ideas and work on your execution plan.
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I wrote my @niemanfdn application on deadline and you can too. I believe in you, procrastinators. US applications due 1/31. nieman.harvard.edu/fellowships/ho
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#CFWIJ releases its final report. Numbers are discouraging. We reported 12 murders in #2022 - 4 in #Mexico alone. That is one female journalist killed every month for doing her job. Most of these journalists killed had been threatened before. #JournalismIsNotACrime. #ThreatsToWIJ
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In 2022, #CFWIJ noted that the safety of #womenjournous in the media industry diminished significantly. 2022 saw the highest number of murdered #womenjournous in a single year. An unprecedented number of 12 women journalists were killed.→ bit.ly/40owE1Q
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#Türkiye: 44 gündür tutuklu bulunan gazeteci ve belgesel yönetmeni #SibelTekin adli kontrol şartıyla tahliye edildi. Sibel, kış saati uygulamasını konu alan bir belgeselin çekimini yaparken "örgüt üyeliği" suçundan tutuklanmıştı. #CFWIJ gazetecinin derhal beraatini talep ediyor.
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En çok kadın gazeteciyi tutuklayan ülkeler sıralamasında bir gecede 5. sıradan 2. sıraya yükselen Türkiye’de sayı artmaya devam ediyor. Bu kez de gazeteci&belgesel yönetmeni #SibelTekin örgüt üyeliği suçlamasıyla tutuklandı. Sibel’in derhal serbest bırakılmasını talep ediyoruz.
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#CFWIJ is revolted by the treatment of #womenjournous across the globe.
Amidst physical and psychological threats, women journalists prove resilient. We urge all authorities and social media platforms to protect and respect these women’s work as a public service.
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#Canada: An alarming 25% of all online harassment cases against #womenjournous occurred in Canada in 2022. #CFWIJ documented at least 13 major organized online trolling campaigns. The Canadian gov must take immediate action to protect women journalists.
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