Attacks on the Press 2016 - Committee to Protect Journalists

Introduction: Breaking the Silence

by Joel Simon

Some of the information we need to make sense of a complex world is missing.

The Sadness of May the 25th

by Jineth Bedoya Lima

A Colombian journalist recounts the rape that led to her activism.

My ISIS Social Network

by Alessandria Masi

Surprising insights come from engaging the militant group as a single, female, non-Muslim journalist.

Why a Troll Trolls

by Elisabeth Witchel on May 4, 2016

Female journalists are subject to severe abuse online. Who is behind it?

Preparing for the Worst

by Karen Coates

Gender-specific security training is increasingly viewed as essential.

LGBT Reporting in Africa

by Jake Naughton

A gay photographer finds that his identity opens doors, even as it could bring danger

Double Exposure

by Jessica Jerreat

The perils of being a transgender journalist.

The Progression of Hate

by Michelle Ferrier

A personal column leads to death threats, foreshadowing online harassment-and a plan to fight back.

The Struggle for Candid Interviews

by Erin Banco

Fighters lie to a young female reporter. Women are more open, but only children tell the truth.

Combating Digital Harassment

by Dunja Mijatović

How policymakers can help reduce gender-based threats.

Responding to Internet Abuse

by Courtney C. Radsch

What should journalists do when they are threatened or attacked online?

Heroines for Press Freedom

by María Salazar-Ferro

Four women campaign for justice in the disappearance, killing, or imprisonment of journalists.

Fighting Words

by Kerry Paterson

Journalism is vital to bringing justice to survivors of sexual violence

Women on the Frontlines: Watch a panel discussion about gender-related threats to journalists.

Harassed and Jailed

by Arzu Geybullayeva

The case of a prominent investigative reporter in Azerbaijan.

Attacks on the Press

Introduction: Breaking the Silence

The Sadness of May the 25th

My ISIS Social Network

Why a Troll Trolls

Preparing for the Worst

LGBT Reporting in Africa

Double Exposure

The Progression of Hate

The Struggle for Candid Interviews

Combating Digital Harassment

Responding to Internet Abuse

Heroines for Press Freedom

Fighting Words

Harassed and Jailed

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