Network of Women Journalists for Digital Rights

NWJDR stands in unwavering solidarity with Jahangir, making it clear that neither intimidation nor disinformation campaigns against journalists will succeed in silencing those dedicated to truth & justice. Failure to act will be seen as complicity in this attack on press freedom.

STATEMENT (5 Feb. 2025) The Network of Women Journalists for Digital Rights (NWJDR) unequivocally condemns the vile and orchestrated campaign of threats and targeted disinformation against senior journalist and anchor @MunizaeJahangir by extremist elements. 🧵

PAKISTAN: "The continuation of such targeted campaigns not only places individual journalists’ lives at risk, but also shrinks space for freedom of expression and press freedom as a whole." @digitalrightspk @asmashirazi @humnewspakistan @NWJDR ifex.org/pakistan-netwo…

The NWJDR condemns the violent attack on journalist Naheed Jehangir and her sisters at the hands of their male relatives earlier in Peshawar, on 18 January 2025. We also express solidarity and support with them in their struggle to attain justice. 🔗: digitalrightsfoundation.pk/nwjdr-condemns…

Senior journalist Asma Shirazi condemned the ongoing harassment campaign targeting her and other female journalists, saying “enough is enough.” Her remarks came as prominent media personalities backed a petition, demanding an end to the organized harassment orchestrated by political parties. @DigitalRightsPK @MoIB_Official minutemirror.com.pk/asma-shirazi-s…

The Network of Women Journalists for Digital Rights (@NWJDR) condemns the relentless harassment & gendered disinformation campaign targeting @asmashirazi. This vile campaign is driven by political party supporters & commentators with large followings. 🧵 tinyurl.com/w55fmfs3

"In a press release issued on Friday, the @NWJDR strongly condemned what it termed a 'gendered disinformation campaign' against @asmashirazi." tinyurl.com/ycynns9s

Over 60 journalists and media practitioners endorsed the statement calling for an end to such targeted disinformation and harassment campaigns against all women journalists.

NWJDR condemns the ongoing online harassment and gendered disinformation campaign against female journalist @asmashirazi 🔗 to the statement: tinyurl.com/w55fmfs3

The online vlog by vlogger Zohaib Saleem Butt has been extremely triggering with the use of graphic language against women journalists in the country.

More than 60 Journalists and Media Practitioners Across Pakistan Condemn the Sexist and Derogatory Statements Made by Dr. Omer Adil Against Women in Media

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The aim of the retreat is to empower women in journalism by equipping them with the knowledge and resilience to protect themselves technologically and emotionally in their challenging jobs.

Eligibility criteria: 1) You are a woman journalist working in the media in some capacity 2) You are able to travel for the Retreat 3) You are available on all dates of the Retreat We only contact shortlisted individuals.

The Digital Rights Foundation is conducting a three-day Retreat for women journalists and media practitioners in September 2024, in Northern Pakistan (exact dates and location TBD). To apply, please complete the form: forms.gle/yVTeBE1oVDsTJN… Deadline: 20 July 2024, 5:00 PM.