#Belgium / #Turkey : Women Press Freedom raises alarm as Belgian police raid Sterk TV and Medya Haber TV at 2 AM on April 23, with motives yet undisclosed. Concurrently, a concerning wave of detentions targets journalists during home raids in Istanbul, including Esra Solin Dal,

#Report : Our March 2024 report highlights the pressing challenges faced by women journalists globally, documenting 71 incidents across 21 countries.

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#USA : Felony charges against #SherryDigmon dropped after almost 7 months. Her arrest, for allegedly revealing Grand Jury info, was egregious violation of 1st Amendment. #WPF celebrates decision, press mustn't face criminal accusations for reporting.

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📢 #WomenInJournalism attending the Gender Justice Journalism with Claire Provost & KipManu from TheIJSC. Their dedication to promoting gender justice through journalism is truly inspiring. I encourage everyone to explore their impactful work and initiatives at theijsc.org.

#Turkiye : Prosecutor investigating #DuyguKıt for her environmental reporting in Erzincan. Facing accusations of 'spreading misleading info' & defamation for covering local opposition to quarry construction. #WPF denounces attempt to criminalize journalist, probe must be dropped.

CUTV Police Montréal Valérie Plante François Bonnardel My case is not an isolated incident, as a similar situation recently happened to Brandi Morin. I’m the second journalist to be arrested and charged in Canada this year: womeninjournalism.org/threats-all/ca… Morin’s charges were dropped, but journalists should not be arrested to begin with.

#Report : Physical violence, legal harassment, and online threats remain significant barriers. Detailed insights into each category reveal a concerning trend of targeted aggression.

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#Report : Positive note - Advocacy leads to change. In Canada, charges against journalist Brandi Morin were dropped, showcasing the impact of collective support.

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#Burundi : Journalist #SandraMuhoza faces life in prison on baseless charges. Women Press Freedom is deeply concerned that Muhoza was blindfolded, handcuffed, beaten, and subjected to corporal punishment during questioning. We demand authorities drop bogus charges and immediately

#Canada : CUTV's Savanna charged with 'mischief' for covering #Palestinian protest. She was arrested alongside activists despite presenting valid press credentials. Women Press Freedom denounces these bogus charges. Earlier this quarter Brandi Morin was charged in

5 years after her killing #LyraMcKee 's legacy of truth and hope still shines bright, yet justice remains elusive. As we remember her today, Women Press Freedom demands accountability for her senseless murder and closure for her loved ones.

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Such a pleasure to meet Renate Schroeder at the journalism festival. Thank you for the incredible work you do. Excited about the potential for future collaborations in championing freedom of expression & advocating for the safety of women journalists.
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#Pakistan : Women Press Freedom is shocked by the killing of Tahira Nosheen Rana. She was murdered under barbaric circumstances in March, her identity recently confirmed following forensics. We vehemently condemn her murder, mourn her loss & demand immediate arrests of those

#Iran : Women Press Freedom strongly denounces relocation of #DinaGhalibaf to Evin Prison during Iran's latest hijab crackdown. Iran continues to be the leading jailer of journalists. We call for her prompt release and unconditional exoneration. The regime must free all imprisoned

#Perugia : ACOS Alliance, Vance Center for International Justice, Maria Salazar Ferro, Silk Road Training, & award-winning journalist Laura Silvia Battaglia al-Jalal discussed the significance of risk assessment & training for journalists reporting in conflict zones and beyond at journalism festival.
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The CAJ calls for Police Montréal to immediately drop the charges of 'criminal mischief' levied against CUTV journalist Savanna.

HT #WomenInJournalism and Committee to Protect Journalists for teaming up on this case of basic press freedoms being violated.

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#Russia : Police raid home of #KseniaKlochkova in St. Petersburg. Her devices are seized & she is summoned for questioning over her connection to exiled colleague Andrey Zakharov's criminal case. #WPF denounces targeting of the journalist, demands an end to state persecution of press.

#Turkiye : #DuyguKıt faces investigation for her coverage of concerns surrounding quarry construction near a fatal mine collapse. Accusations of spreading false info aim to silence her important environmental reporting. #WPF urges end to probe.

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Free ALL journalists & political prisoners in #Ethiopia

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