The definitive, comprehensive assessment of global press freedom Attacks on the Press is the definitive guide to the state of press freedom around the globe, with the 2016 edition focusing on gender-based threats to journalists and the media. Compiled by the Committee to Protect Journalists, this book contains a collection of analytical reports by freelance journalists and other experts who have an inside view of global media conditions and anti-press violations related to gender, including digital harassment, discrimination, restricted access to newsmakers, imprisonment, and physical and sexual attacks. It also provides guidance for dealing with such threats and restrictions, as well as potential solutions, including safety measures and direct advocacy with the diplomatic community on behalf of threatened journalists around the world, in keeping with CPJ's mission. Freedom of the press is essential to human rights, and encourages a strong civil society with healthy and sustainable social, political, and economic development. This guide publicly reveals the latest abuses against the press, providing a comprehensive guide to international press freedom, including: * A survey of the current state of journalist safety around the globe * An examination of repression tactics based on gender * A compendium of countries seeking to undermine the freedom of the press * Accounts of the latest censorship tactics journalists face every day Those who seek to expose injustices and spread information become easy targets under repressive regimes, during civil war, and in myriad other conditions that empower those who threaten freedom in any form. Attacks on the Press is intended to expose such abuses, particularly those that relate to gender, through comprehensive research and first-hand accounts, and to provide potential solutions.

Table of Contents:
Introduction Breaking the Silence ix Some of the information we need to make sense of a complex world is missing. By Joel Simon 1. The Sadness of May the 25th 1 A Colombian journalist recounts the rape that led to her activism. By Jineth Bedoya Lima 2. My Islamic State Social Network 7 Surprising insights come from engaging the militant group as a single, female, non-Muslim journalist. By Alessandria Masi 3. Why a Troll Trolls 19 Female journalists are subject to severe abuse online. Who is behind it? By Elisabeth Witchel 4. Preparing for the Worst 27 Gender-specific security training is increasingly viewed as essential. By Karen Coates 5. LGBT Reporting in Africa 37 A gay photographer finds that his identity opens doors, even as it could bring danger. By Jake Naughton 6. The Progression of Hate 45 A personal column leads to death threats, foreshadowing online harassment and a plan to fight back. By Michelle Ferrier 7. Double Exposure 53 The perils of being a transgender journalist. By Jessica Jerreat 8. Combating Digital Harassment 63 How policymakers can help reduce gender-based threats. By Dunja Mijatoviae 9. Responding to Internet Abuse 69 What should journalists do when they are threatened or attacked online? By Courtney C. Radsch 10. The Struggle for Candid Interviews 77 Fighters lie to a young female reporter. Women are more open, but only children tell the truth. By Erin Banco 11. Heroines for Press Freedom 83 Four women campaign for justice in the disappearance, killing or imprisonment of journalists. By Maria Salazar-Ferro 12. Fighting Words 95 Journalism is vital to bringing justice to survivors of sexual violence. By Kerry Paterson 13. Harassed and Jailed 103 The case of a prominent investigative reporter in Azerbaijan. By Arzu Geybullayeva 14. From High Profile to Exile 109 Female journalists forced to flee Libya cover the country from abroad. By Preethi Nallu 15. Males Preferred 119 The role of female journalists in China is growing, but women are still discriminated against. By Yaqiu Wang 16. Compassion, Strength, Hugs 127 In the news industry, a leader needs all the tools she can muster. By Kathleen Carroll Notes 131 Index 143