How do you cope with the threat of harassment and abuse when you are just trying to do your job? It has increasingly become part of a journalist’s life -whether you are physically intimidated reporting on controversial stories like last summer’s riots or you become the target of misogynistic trolling online.

What is the best way to react and safeguard yourself as you tell the stories that matter in a time of volatile and divisive politics combined with AI and technological advances?

To mark International Women's Day, Women in Journalism, in collaboration with Channel 4 News, is hosting a thought-provoking panel providing practical tips and advice around managing online, physical and psychological threats.

Experts from broadcast, publishing and social media - will talk about their experiences and advice for women working as journalists in 2025.

Chaired by Sunita Bhatti (Head of Regions, Channel 4 News & WiJ Deputy chair) alongside Natalie Fahy (Audience and Content Director: London and East of England, Reach, Sophia Smith Galer, our Georgina Henry prize winner 2024 (won with her project Sophina) and Darshna Soni, (Communities editor, Channel 4 News)

DATE: 5 March 2025, from 6pm

LOCATION: Hybrid and live at Channel 4, The Majestic, City Square, Leeds. LS1 2EF

Please note tickets to this event are limited for live audience tickets at Channel 4 HQ, Leeds.

If you wish to join this event online, please register using the following link: https://www.linkedin.com/events/thenewfrontline-women-media-and7300185550181814273/theater/

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The Journalists’ Charity is here to support journalists who are struggling to get by. If you’re finding it difficult to cope, we’re here to help with information, practical support, and financial assistance.

If you’re struggling and need some support you can speak to a friendly advisor. They offer a range of tools around financial assistance and work with a number of partners to provide extra help where you need it.

Get in touch today - they are there to help .

Email: enquiries@journalistscharity.org.uk

Tel: 01306 887511