Ednakva and SSNM launch tool to report online harassment of women in media

The women’s media network ‘Ednakva’ and the Independent Union of Journalists and Media Workers (SSNM) have launched a new tool designed to allow female journalists and media professionals to report online harassment directly.

Marija Mitevska of ‘Ednakva’ stated that online harassment against women in the media is increasing and poses a serious threat to free and independent reporting. She emphasized that the tool is a preliminary step toward creating better protection, understanding, and policies to address the issue.

Journalist Maja Ravanska noted that while employment contracts do not require women to endure harassment, it has become a normalized daily occurrence. Pavle Belovski, president of the SSNM, highlighted the alarming rise in gender discrimination, hate speech, and threats, stating that reporting is essential to exert public and institutional pressure to end impunity.