Dodging bullets in Kenya’s ‘bandit zone’

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 PEACE AND SECURITY

Threats that silence: When I almost died in line of duty

By Caroline Katana  November 10, 2022

Journalists are targeted for many reasons and by many people, women journalists and media personnel have been increasingly exposed to violence, with the number of women journalists killed globally, rising steadily since 2010.
Promoting the safety of journalists and combatting impunity for those 


 PEACE AND SECURITY
Threats that silence: When I almost died in line of duty
By Caroline Katana  November 10, 2022  0 Comment
Journalists are targeted for many reasons and by many people, women journalists and media personnel have been increasingly exposed to violence, with the number of women journalists killed globally, rising steadily since 2010.

Promoting the safety of journalists and combatting impunity for those who attack them are central elements within UNESCO ‘a support for freedom on all media platforms.


The threat to female journalists is real, especially reporters who cover investigative pieces, terrorism, sensitive court proceeding, crime and politics.

This story is part of African Women in Media (AWiM)/ UNESCO Peace and Security Journalism Programme

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