Equally Safe case studies: Protecting women journalists

Equally Safe case studies: Protecting women journalists - Protection

What might feminist approaches to the protection of journalists look like, and what benefits might they bring?

From national organisations to grassroots networks, our findings document women’s monumental efforts to make structural changes, tackle entrenched patterns of gender-based discrimination and violence, and enhance the safety of women journalists. The initiatives showcased in these case studies are a testament to the creativity and resilience of those working on the feminist frontlines.

The case studies:

In 2021, ARTICLE 19 set out to make these sometimes invisible practices more visible, building on our existing programmes on the safety of women journalists worldwide. We undertook original research globally and specifically in six countries – three in Asia (Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka) and three in Latin America (Brazil, Chile, and Paraguay).

Bangladesh

A mixed-media image from the Equally Safe project. Featuring a side profile photo of a woman with her eyes closed, with an overlapping graphic of a map of a region in Bangladesh
Read report in English and Bangla

Brazil

A mixed-media image from the Equally Safe project. Featuring a side profile photo of a woman with her eyes closed, with an overlapping graphic of a map of a region in Brazil
Read report in English and Portuguese

Chile

A mixed-media image from the Equally Safe project. Featuring a woman looking forward, with an overlapping graphic of a map of a region in Chile
Read report in English and Spanish

Sri Lanka

A mixed-media image from the Equally Safe project. Featuring a woman smiling, with an overlapping graphic of a map of a region in Sri Lanka
Read report in English

Nepal

A mixed-media image from the Equally Safe project. Featuring a woman looking downwards, with an overlapping graphic of a map of a region in Nepal
Read report in English and Nepali

Paraguay

A mixed-media image from the Equally Safe project. Featuring a woman laughing, with an overlapping graphic of a map of a region in Paraguay
Read report in English and Spanish

 

These case studies are part of ARTICLE 19’s innovative new project, Equally Safe: Towards a Feminist Approach to the Safety of Journalists. Find out more.