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by Jane Whyatt
According to latest research by the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) almost half of all female media workers surveyed (48%) have endured some kind of gender-based harassment at work. This ranges from physical violence and sexual abuse such as groping through verbal harassment and cybermobbing.
Anne Wizorek. Photo: Jane Whyatt
More and more women are fighting back by showing solidarity and offering help through specialist training courses, helplines and mentoring programmes. At ECPMF we offer a free confidential service, staffed exclusively by women, through our Women’s Reporting Point
Also, there are many role models to inspire both women and…
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF)
by Jane Whyatt
According to latest research by the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) almost half of all female media workers surveyed (48%) have endured some kind of gender-based harassment at work. This ranges from physical violence and sexual abuse such as groping through verbal harassment and cybermobbing.
Anne Wizorek. Photo: Jane Whyatt
More and more women are fighting back by showing solidarity and offering help through specialist training courses, helplines and mentoring programmes. At ECPMF we offer a free confidential service, staffed exclusively by women, through our Women’s Reporting Point
Also, there are many role models to inspire both women and…
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF)
The internet has quickly become a necessity rather than a luxury in children’s lives. Parents, educators and governments are struggling to keep up with the risks and opportunities it brings. Sonia Livingstone takes a critical look at the plans for an Internet Safety Strategy. She argues that digital literacy needs to be taught in a way that extends far beyond the concept […]
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Media Policy Project
The journalist was sued for defamation following an interview conducted in 2015. An investigating judge in Milan will decide upon the public prosecutor’s request to dismiss the charges On 13 December 2017, the investigating judge in the Court of Milan will pronounce his decision on the prosecutor’s request to close the criminal proceedings for defamation
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O2 in English – Ossigeno Informazione
by Andy McSmith in London
The plight of the imprisoned Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Mukhtarli has been raised in the UK Parliament.
Sir Peter Bottomley MP. Photo: House of Commons
One of Britain’s most senior law makers moved into action on the day after Mr Mukhtarli made his first court appearance in Azerbaijan on 30th November. He has been in prison for five months since he was abducted on the streets of Tbilisi, in Georgia, on 29th May..
Sir Peter Bottomley, a long serving Conservative MP, has called on the UK’s Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson, to speak to the Azerbaijan authorities, insisting that Mr…
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF)
by Sophie Albers Ben Chamo
Maltese Police investigating the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia have arrested ten suspects in connection with the case.
Daphne Caruana Galizia (copyright: daphnecaruanagalizia.com)
Caruana Galizia was killed by a car bomb on October 16th just outside her home. Media freedom organisations including the ECPMF had urged an independent investigation of the case.
According to "Times of Malta" the ten suspects are all Maltese nationals. At least some of them are already known to the police. "The joint security operation involved members of the police corps, armed forces and security services. Police now have 48 hours to interrogate the suspects and prosecute or…
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF)
by Sophie Albers Ben Chamo
Maltese Police investigating the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia have arrested ten suspects in connection with the case earlier this week. Now three men are charged with her assassination.
Daphne Caruana Galizia (copyright: daphnecaruanagalizia.com)
Caruana Galizia was killed by a car bomb on October 16th just outside her home. Media freedom organisations including the ECPMF had urged an independent investigation of the case.
According to "Times of Malta" the three suspects are all Maltese nationals and known criminals: Alfred and George Degiorgio, as well as Vince Muscat. "The trio allegedly planted the bomb inside Ms Caruana Galizia's car at 2am and Alfred…
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF)
by Sophie Albers Ben Chamo
After 294 days, almost ten months in solitary confinement German-Turkish journalist Deniz Yücel who is jailed in Turkey was transferred to another cell complex in Silivri prison near Istanbul.
Deniz Yücel (Jouralistenwatch/Flickr)
Welt, the German newspaper Yücel is working for quotes his lawyer saying that Yücel's cell now shares a tiny courtyard with two others. And in one of them another journalist is held: Oguz Usluer who worked for the Turkish daily Habertürk. They courtyard would be open to both of them during the day, it says.
Since he was incarcerated in February 2017 Yücel had no contact whatsoever with…
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF)
by Sophie Albers Ben Chamo
After 294 days, almost ten months in solitary confinement German-Turkish journalist Deniz Yücel who is jailed in Turkey was transferred to another cell complex in Silivri prison near Istanbul.
Deniz Yücel (Jouralistenwatch/Flickr)
Welt, the German newspaper Yücel is working for quotes his lawyer saying that Yücel's cell now shares a tiny courtyard with two others. And in one of them another journalist is held: Oguz Usluer who worked for the Turkish daily Habertürk. They courtyard would be open to both of them during the day, it says.
Since he was incarcerated in February 2017 Yücel had no contact whatsoever with…
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF)
In Montenegro - NATO member country and EU candidate - attacks against the press are numerous and a journalist may be imprisoned for his investigative work. It is the story of Jovo Martinović, currently under trial. Our interview
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Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso - ECPMF News
