Journalists Under Threat
Around the world every day there are journalists who inspire us. Some put their lives at risk to report the truth: often their families face physical harm and intimidation.
In this series, Women in Journalism has partnered with Reporters Without Borders to capture fearless women journalists across the globe who are exceptional in their field and whose journalism we support, champion and celebrate.
Written by young members of Women in Journalism and edited by committee members Barbara Rowlands and Sonya Thomas, these profiles shine a spotlight on these fearless women. We believe their voices must never be silenced.
Rana Rahimpour: Defiantly Reporting on a Censored State
The Iranian-British journalist worked for the BBC’s Persian service for 15 years, until the threats to her, her family and her colleagues became overwhelming.
