"Harassment against U.S Journalists during the Elections"
A new report from the International Women’s Media Foundation reveals the staggering dangers U.S. journalists face while reporting. This includes data showing that 36% of nearly 600 survey respondents had been threatened with physical violence, and 33% with digital violence. Ahead of November’s elections, this is a stark reminder that the news industry must prioritize journalist safety.
Media url: https://www.iwmf.org/UnderFire/
Media source: IWMF
Media piece title: Harassment against U.S Journalists during the Elections
Media piece description:
A new report from the International Women’s Media Foundation reveals the staggering dangers U.S. journalists face while reporting. This includes data showing that 36% of nearly 600 survey respondents had been threatened with physical violence, and 33% with digital violence. Ahead of November’s elections, this is a stark reminder that the news industry must prioritize journalist safety.