#Ukraine : #OlhaZvonaryova & #KiraOves wounded in Russian double-tap missile strike while covering initial missile attack in Zaporizhia. Oves treated for head injuries; Zvonaryova undergoes surgery for serious thigh wound. #WPF condemns Russian army, targeting press is a war…

#WestBank : Israeli forces raid journalist #RulaHassanein 's home in Bethlehem, detaining her and confiscating her phone & laptop. Over 40 Palestinian journalists, including 3 women, remain behind bars. #WPF demands her release, calls on Israel to cease detentions of journalists.

Our Palestinian colleagues under attack Committee to Protect Journalists #WomenInJournalism

CJF-Edward Burtynsky Award for Climate Photojournalism goes to Jesse Winter (Jesse Winter)

Read the full release: newswire.ca/news-releases/… (1/2)

#CJFAwards #JournalismMatters #Photojournalism #ClimatePhotojournalism

#US : #WomenPressFreedom stands with Bleeding Heartland and #MarieGleason against the libel lawsuit aimed at silencing their critical coverage of book-banning efforts. We condemn the use of litigation as intimidation and call for strong anti-SLAPP laws.

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#Turkiye : Pınar Gayıp convicted for coverage of sexual harassment case. Gayıp has faced relentless and baseless persecution for her reporting, including numerous lawsuits & detentions. Women Press Freedom urges court of appeal to overturn decision.

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#Russia : Kazan court extends US-Russian reporter #AlsuKurmasheva 's pre-trial detention until June 5. Denying her house arrest request despite her deteriorating health. Women Press Freedom demands an immediate end to her unjust detention. #FreeAlsu

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“Following nearly 6 months of unrelenting Israeli assault on occupied #Gaza , it is my solemn duty to report on the worst of what humanity is capable of & to present my findings: 'the Anatomy of a Genocide'.”

— Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur oPt at United Nations Human Rights Council.

#HRC55

For #WomensHistoryMonth today, we honor award-winning Ukrainian journalist Sevgil Musaieva, renowned for her innovative contributions to journalism & advocacy for press freedom. Musayeva’s pursuit for impartial coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war shows her dedication to truth-telling.

All hail newspaper photographers...another of those diminishing breeds we don't appreciate enough...but they continue to do great work!!! And a shout out to the brilliant Jesse Winter

#Russia : Kremlin's blacklist expands, targeting over 200 US citizens, incl The Washington Post reporter Ellen Nakashima, in retaliation for sanctions. #WPF condemns Russia's continued suppression of press freedom which increasingly extends beyond its borders.

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#WestBank : #BushraAlTaweel assaulted & arrested yet again by Israeli soldiers in Ramallah. 5th arrest in 3 years. Witnesses recount her screams of pain & soldiers cursing. Women Press Freedom condemns the violence and arrest, demands her immediate release.

Today for #WomensHistoryMonth we spotlight the fearless Palestinian journalist Wizard_bisan1 whose on-ground reporting has unraveled the impact of the war in Gaza. Owda risks her life every day to tell the truth & her work has reshaped the impact of journalism in a polarized world

Happy #InternationalWomensDay2024 from #WPF & #CFWIJ ! Yesterday, we had the privilege of hearing firsthand accounts from courageous women journalists. Their unwavering dedication to truth-telling & amplifying marginalized voices is truly commendable. Here are some highlights: 1/2

On this day, March 7th 2022, our member Sumy Sadurni died in an accident in NW Uganda. She was 32. Here's a message Sumy left on #IWD -- we remember her today and her message to celebrate #womenjournalists and the 'connection' they bring to our world. youtube.com/watch?v=3PPBOO…

#Canada : Women Press Freedom welcomes withdrawal of criminal obstruction charge against #BrandiMorin . After facing intimidation and legal battle, it's a relief to see justice served, but Morin should never have been arrested & charged in the first place. #JournalismIsNotACrime

The bull shit talk journalists are 'The enemy of the people' is trending again.

We're your neighbors, family and friends, trying our best to bring truth/facts to light.

I lost five friends and I was almost killed because someone thought we're the enemy.

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As we step into March, CFWIJ & WPF highlight courageous journalists for #WomensHistoryMonth 2024, who break barriers in their quest to report the truth.

Vanja Djuric, a freelance investigative journalist known for her remarkable strength, kicks off the series. 1/3

Daily the news out of Gaza is horrifying and yet it continues. Please President Biden never ever again mention adherence to international law and most certainly not humanity again EVER please. Neither are evident in your government