Women Journalists’ Safety & Media Freedom
Women journalists play an essential role in informing communities, strengthening accountability, and promoting freedom of expression. However, they may face harassment, intimidation, discrimination, and threats both online and offline. SOMWA works to highlight these challenges and advocate for a safer working environment for women in journalism.
Through monitoring, awareness-raising, advocacy, and engagement with relevant stakeholders, we promote the protection of women journalists and defend their right to report freely and independently. We also encourage responsible media practices and greater accountability in addressing violations against journalists.
Key Areas of Focus:
Monitoring and documenting violations of women journalists’ rights.
Addressing harassment, intimidation, discrimination, and online violence.
Promoting the safety, security, and protection of women journalists.
Advocating for press freedom and freedom of expression.
Strengthening media professionalism, ethics, and accountability.