Journalists are targeted for many reasons and by many people, women journalists and media personnel have been increasingly exposed to violence, with the number of women journalists killed globally, rising steadily since 2010.
Promoting the safety of journalists and combatting impunity for those who attack them are central elements within UNESCO ‘a support for freedom on all media platforms.
The threat to female journalists is real, especially reporters who cover investigative pieces, terrorism, sensitive court proceeding, crime and politics.
This story is part of the African Women in Media (AWiM) Peace and Security Journalism Programme in partnership with UNESCO, through the IPDC framework.
