Women in War. Challenges and Possibilities for female journalists covering wars and conflicts.
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Orgeret K: Women in War. Challenges and Possibilities for female journalists covering wars and conflicts.. In: Carlsson U. Freedom of Expression and Media in Transition. Studies and Reflections in the Digital Age, 2016. Nordicom p. 165-176Abstract
The chapter takes as its starting point the notion that journalists’ safety is a
precondition for free expression and free media. Based on interviews and discussions
with experienced female war and confl
ict journalists from seven countries worldwide,
the discussion evolves around questions linked to
what particular challenges and
opportunities women journalists face, and how their security can best be ensured
when covering war and conflict zones.
The deli
berations are believed to have a direct
bearing on debates about
female
journalists’ safety online and offline, the importance
of the presence of female journalists covering wars and conflicts, and how their being
there may serve as an indicator of freedom
of expression, civil rights and media
freedom in general.