Journalists Under Threat
Around the world every day there are journalists who inspire us. Some put their lives at risk to report the truth; others stand out for their talent, specialism, drive, and expertise. All are worthy of our admiration.
This new series from Women in Journalism merges our Journalists Under Threat series with one that captures women of all ages and talents who are exceptional in their field and whose journalism we champion and celebrate.
Written by young journalists who are just starting out and edited by committee members Barbara Rowlands and Sonya Thomas, these profiles shine a spotlight on fearless, innovative women who are changing lives through their passion and commitment.
Rana Rahimpour
Rana Rahimpour has faced death threats, rape threats, travel bans, asset freezes, and online smears since starting work for the BBC’s Persian service.
Born and raised in Iran. She has a bachelor’s degree in English-Persian translation from Islamic Azad University and another in accounting from Al- Zahra University. When she aspired to work for the UN, she chose journalism, believing it would be ‘a good gateway into humanitarian work’.