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.
Tobore Ovuorie
For four months, Nigerian investigative journalist Tobore Ovuorie posed as a sex worker determined to shine a light on the plight of women trafficked for sex, only to become trapped by the very people she sought to expose. Her report, published in 2014, revealed the full horror of her experience. She had uncovered a network of violence, murder and organ harvesting.