Gender-based online violence normalised in Western Balkans
Stronger legal protection and a fundamental shift in how hate speech is perceived and prosecuted are needed to protect women
The gig job market a concern for women in digital journalism
Women and women of colour in digital journalism face increased levels of precarious and hostile working environments. The rise in
Gun threats and sexual harassment reported against US journalists
Gun violence, verbal attacks and sexual harassment are reported by journalists in a US survey made by International Women’s Media
Women journalists behind bars
92 women journalists are currently behind bars, some for decades, others awaiting potential death sentences. 57 women journalists have been
Ownership concentration a threat to independent EU media
Concentration of media ownership in the European Union is a threat to independent media and pluralism. “Media ownership remains opaque
How attackers try to silence women journalists in the EU
281 women journalists were attacked in the European Union and candidate countries last year. Women journalists more commonly face verbal
Violence against women journalists is a freedom expression problem
Violence against women journalists is a freedom of expression issue. Globally, 1 in 3 women experiences physical or sexual violence
Twitter and Facebook mentioned as major platforms for threats against women journalists
Twitter and Facebook are identified as the major platforms for online threats by a majority of women journalists who have
Record total number of journalists behind bars – many of them are women
A record total of 533 journalists are currently detained worldwide, according to the annual round-up of violence and abuses against
A guide for journalists facing online abuse
Online abuse of journalists has serious consequences for press freedom. It is often only considered a digital safety issue, but