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@CFWIJ
Advocacy and support for women & LGBTQI journos. Women Press Freedom reports on violations in 145 countries. Press Queries: website. This account is inactive.
USA - Austria - Globe
Joined September 2016
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    'Attacks against #womenjournalists should be taken seriously by everyone.' Our founding director @KiranNazish shares, in this profile of her and our work in the @Guardian. Also featuring @Songstress28 and others impacted by the rising threats to press freedom worldwide. Read the
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    #Syria: Women Press Freedom is outraged by the Turkish drone strike that killed journalists #JihanBelki and #NazimDashdam near the Tishrin Dam, on the outskirts of Kobani. They were reporting on attacks on the dam when, according to local human rights groups, their vehicle was
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    #Palestine: Multiple journalists, including women journalists, were injured during the attack on the Al-Aqsa mosque by Israeli forces. The recent actions of the state of #Israel are undemocratic and in violation of international law. #CFWIJ condemns this state endorsed violence.
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    #Finland: Far-right politicians insult & mock #IdaErämaa after her article criticizes their attempts to curtail press from exposing their extreme right-wing connections. #CFWIJ condemns attempts to attack journo's credibility & calls on members of new gov to respect press freedom
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    ‼️ ANNOUNCEMENT ‼️ If you know/are an Afghan journalist seeking refuge please get in touch on the following email address: [email protected] Currently assisting everyone regardless of gender. Please retweet for visibility.
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    #Peru: Extreme right group targets journalist #RosaMariaPalacios at home, harassing her for her work. 3rd time this year. #CFWIJ condemns intimidation of @rmapalacios. Police must take action to ensure her safety & hold perpetrators accountable.
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    #Palestine: Our sources on the ground confirmed the killing of journalist #ReemaSaad, her two children & husband during the Israeli bombardment last night. Reema was 4 months pregnant. #CFWIJ is appalled at the actions of the @IDF & urges global community to ensure a ceasefire!
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    #Pakistan: Journalist @Shiffa_ZY was verbally attacked by @AsadAToor in one of his vlogs, following which she was viciously trolled online. #CFWIJ is appalled at the lewd nature of the attacks on Shiffa & demands Asad apologizes for the personal attacks.
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    Trolls target women journos in Pakistan, ahead of #Elections2018 -- We call for all stakeholders to unite and defend women journalists from these undigified attacks - mailchi.mp/4cbf820d4a44/t…
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    #Canada: #CFWIJ is astonished at @globalnews decision to lay off at least four talented women journalists. Including award-winning @atRachelGilmore whose reporting for the outlet led to death threats. We stand in solidarity with those let go & demand an explanation from @CorusPR.
    Rachel Gilmore
    Teresa Wright
    Irelyne Lavery
    Heidi Lee
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    #Peru: @atvpe network ousts @julianaoxenford amid political pressure & far-right influences. #CFWIJ condemns unfounded dismissal, a blatant violation of press freedom. We demand a public apology from network & accountability. tinyurl.com/3k7er6j9
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    #Pakistan: A petition for treason charges was registered against @asmashirazi after she expressed her support for @HamidMirPAK. The military should understand it exists to serve the civil society, not rule it. #CFWIj condemns this harassment. Read: bit.ly/3ic6P15
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    Imp: Our member @asmashirazi is under attack again & again. Our member @marvisirmed has also been serial-targeted. #Women #journalists are being targeted in #Pakistan indicating a dark time for #freepress in the country. What's happening? Read statement->
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    #Ecuador: @teleamazonasec reporter @dayannamonroy was targeted in smear campaign initiated by former President Abdala Bucaram due to her coverage on public hospitals. CFWIJ is dismayed by these attempts to silence Dayana and urges social media platforms to protect journalists.