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#Uganda: The Constitutional Court strikes down criminal defamation and the 2022 cybercrime law, ending jail threats for journalists. A win for press freedom, and lawyers promise: “We will challenge it again” if similar laws return. Read CPJ’s latest analysis: cpj.org/2026/03/uganda…

#Philippines: Join us today as CPJ Asia-Pacific Director @behlihyi speaks on the case of detained journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio -- a stark example of how terrorism financing laws are being used to silence the press. Hear legal updates, frontline perspectives, and what this means for press freedom. #PressFreedom #FreeFrenchieMaeCumpio #JournalismIsNotACrime @iawrtPH

Silencing the press:terrorism financing allegations & the case of Frenchie Mae Compio joint the conversation moderated by @iawrt @violetgonda today 25th March,2026. Register through the link : us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #press

Physical access to your device = access to your data. @iawrt_ug 🔐 Tip 6: Protect Your Devices Physically Lock your devices, use strong PINs/biometrics & enable encryption. @curateddata @OnlineSafetyGh @mediasafetyhub #safety #SecurityAlert

At #CSW70, @iawrt brings global voices together to address a growing threat:  Visual Media as Political Discredit Expose & resist technology facilitated violence targeting women in media & public life. March 16 8:30–10:00 AM #WomenInMedia #DigitalSafety #MediaFreedom @UN_CSW

Journalists rely on digital tools, but when devices & applications are not updated regularly, they become easy cyberattack targets. Software updates are not just about new features but contain important security fixes that protect your devices & information. #CybersecurityNews

Phishing emails & fake messages are a common way hackers target journalists & steal sensitive information. @iawrt_ug encourages journalists to always verify suspicious links, emails, or requests before responding. #CyberSecurity #digitalsafety

Journalists handle sensitive information every day. Using unsecured communication channels can expose conversations and sources. @iawrt_ug encourages journalists to strengthen their digital safety practices. #DigitalSecurity

Applications are officially open for our 2027 Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship! In memory of late Boston Globe journalist Elizabeth Neuffer, this fellowship is open to women and nonbinary journalists from around the world.

Strong passwords alone are not enough. Journalists should add an extra layer of protection to their accounts. Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) to protect your email, social media, and reporting tools. #DigitalSafety #safetytips

Journalists face rising digital threats from hacking & phishing to surveillance & data breaches, exposing sources & sensitive information . @iawrt_ug is sharing Digital Hygiene Tips for Journalists to help protect reporting, sources, and digital security. #safety #DigitalGrowth

GIVE TO GAIN: HONOURING THE COURAGE, SACRIFICE AND RESILIENCE OF WOMEN IN MEDIA iawrt.org/?p=53820 #IWD2026 #IWD #IWDUG2026 #InternationalWomenDay2026 #WomensDay #WomenEmpowerment #WomensDay2026 @IawrtK @covaw @EuniceKasirye @UNTrustFundEVAW @ACME_Africa @ims

Women in media give courage, time & resilience so society can gain truth, accountability & make informed choices. @iawrt_ug , Today, we celebrate all women in media HAPPY WOMEN'S DAY 2026 #GiveToGain #IWD2026 #IWD2026 #IWD26 #InternationalWomensDay2026

Day 7: Counting down to #IWD2026 Sub-theme: The Faces Behind the Broadcast. Behind every broadcast is a woman whose strength often goes unseen. When the control room signals “On Air,”women in broadcast step into roles that demand composure, confidence & perfection #IWD26

DAy6: Counting down to #IWD2026 Sub-theme: Rural Frontline Voces. Women journalists in rural communities report with unlimited Internet & electricity, outdated equipment, little or no pay. Some communities still question a woman’s voice, but they persist. #IWD26 #IWD

Day5: Countingdown #IWD2026 Sub-theme: The Wounded Storyteller. She reports the pain of survivors. She documents injustice. She amplifies voices that must be heard But sometimes SHE IS ALSO A SURVIVOR. @iawrt_ug stands with women who report the hardest truths. #saynotogbv

Day 4: Invisible Freelance Women Journalists $3 per story. By-lines stolen. Payments are delayed and sometimes denied. I'm still writing , hoping, enduring. Their resilience is not weakness- it is survival in exploitation. Give fair pay. Gain ethical journalism. #IWD2026 #IWD

Day 3/#IWD2026 Sub-theme: Courage in Conflict @iawrt_ug, we stand with women journalists in war zones & remember those lost in the line of duty. Give Protection. Gain Truth. #GiveToGain #InternationalWomensDay #journalism @iawrt @iawrtusa @CPJAfrica @EA_Editors

Day 2 #IWD2026 countdown Represention is power. When women gain visibility in media, society gains balance & credibility. @iawrt_ug advocates for Gender-balanced media leadership & storytelling. #GiveToGain #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026 #media

When women are given space to speak, we gain stronger journalism & transformative leadership. @iawrt_ug celebrates women shaping Uganda'd media landscape. #GiveToGain #international_media_rights #InternationalWomensDay