#WomenInJournalism

Advocacy and support for women & LGBTQI journos. Women Press Freedom reports on violations in 145 countries. Press Queries: website. This account is inactive.

[#WomenInJournalism @CFWIJ]

'Attacks against #womenjournalists should be taken seriously by everyone.' Our founding director @KiranNazish shares, in this profile of her and our work in the @Guardian. Also featuring @Songstress28 and others impacted by the rising threats to press freedom worldwide. Read the profile by @HarrietmBarber. https://t.co/r07HhimMY1

[Freedom of the Press Foundation @FreedomofPress]

“This is only the beginning”: Groups opposing Paramount merger warn “60 Minutes” firings mark what’s to come for CNN if merger approved.

Read our statement with eight other press freedom and civil society groups: https://t.co/JyMlzRWaJM

[Alex Plitsas 🇺🇸 @alexplitsas]

Happy to report that @shellykittleson is on her way to recovery and the epitome of resilience

You’ll hear from her soon

Thank you to everyone who helped to set her free

[#WomenInJournalism @CFWIJ]

Shelly Kittleson (@ShellyKittleson) is one of the BEST freelance journalists we know.
We are relieved Shelly is free after a week long illegal abduction in Iraq. Would you join us to help Shelly with a donation? Let's raise funds for her!
https://t.co/ioyuvCdbuV @alexplitsas

[#WomenInJournalism @CFWIJ]

Shelly Kittleson (@ShellyKittleson) is one of the BEST freelance journalists we know.
We are relieved Shelly is free after a week long illegal abduction in Iraq. Would you join us to help Shelly with a donation? Let's raise funds for her!
https://t.co/ioyuvCdbuV @alexplitsas

[Secretary Marco Rubio @SecRubio]

I am pleased to announce the release of American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was recently kidnapped by members of the foreign terrorist organization Kata’ib Hizballah near Baghdad, Iraq.

The U.S. Department of State extends its appreciation to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of War, U.S. personnel across multiple agencies, and the Iraqi Supreme Judicial Council and our Iraqi partners, for their assistance in securing her release.

This resolution reflects the Trump Administration's steadfast commitment  to the safety and security of American citizens, no matter where they are in the world.

Under President Trump, the wrongful detention or kidnapping of U.S. nationals will not be tolerated. We will continue to use every tool to bring Americans home and to hold accountable those responsible.

We are relieved that this American is now free and are working to support her safe departure from Iraq.

[James W. Foley Legacy Foundation @JamesFoleyFund]

The Foley Foundation is deeply concerned and is closely monitoring the abduction of American freelance journalist Shelley Kittleson in Iraq.

#JournalismIsNotACrime

https://t.co/SSK2ESdC9v

[The Observer @ObserverUK]

'It was broad daylight on Saadoun Street, a busy artery in central Baghdad, when Shelly Kittleson, a US journalist, was taken on Wednesday.'

@OliverGMarsden writes that the abduction comes at a moment when Iraq’s fragile equilibrium is under acute strain
https://t.co/TQAqf9v8Vl

[James W. Foley Legacy Foundation @JamesFoleyFund]

The Foley Foundation, @pressfreedom, and @RSF_inter urge US government to designate Shelly Kittleson hostage, mobilize all resources to secure safe, swift release. #BringShellyHome

[Columbia Journalism Review @CJR]

American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson was abducted Tuesday in central Baghdad by men affiliated with an Iran-backed Iraqi militia. @kirannazish of @CFWIJ writes that a suspect has been arrested and that a rescue operation is underway. https://t.co/UCrzPi5WxJ

[Columbia Journalism Review @CJR]

Shelly Kittleson, the American journalist who was kidnapped in Baghdad, is a disciplined reporter and vigilant about her safety. But the risks to her, as for most journalists in the region, are part of the ecosystem. Read Kiran Nazish. https://t.co/UCrzPi5WxJ

[Columbia Journalism Review @CJR]

For CJR, @kirannazish—founding director of the @CFWIJ, who has known Kittleson for close to a decade—writes that a suspect has been arrested and that a rescue operation is underway.

[#WomenInJournalism @CFWIJ]

Read in @CJR about our member @ShellyKittleson. Our founding director @KiranNazish writes about how the event of her abduction unfolded, and who Shelly is as a journalist.
https://t.co/Vm1gjBVgUW
@hostageus @FIstrabadi @alexplitsas
@HostageAid @RSF_inter @JamesFoleyFund

[#WomenInJournalism @CFWIJ]

Read in @CJR about our member @ShellyKittleson. Our founding director @KiranNazish writes about how the event of her abduction unfolded, and who Shelly is as a journalist.
https://t.co/Vm1gjBVgUW
@hostageus @FIstrabadi @alexplitsas
@HostageAid @RSF_inter @JamesFoleyFund

[CPJ MENA @CPJMENA]

#Iraq: CPJ is deeply concerned by reports that American freelance journalist #Shelley_Kittleson was abducted by unidentified individuals in Baghdad on Tuesday. According to Iraq’s Interior Ministry, security forces launched an immediate operation based on precise intelligence and have intercepted a vehicle believed to be linked to the perpetrators. However, Kittleson was not found in the vehicle. Local reports indicate she was taken near the Baghdad Hotel on Saadoun Street. CPJ calls on Iraqi authorities to do everything in their power to locate Shelley Kittleson, ensure her immediate and safe release, and hold those responsible to account.

[#WomenInJournalism @CFWIJ]

@alexplitsas @faisalalmutar 💪

[Alex Plitsas 🇺🇸 @alexplitsas]

🚨 UPDATE: Please use the following webpage for @shellykittleson 👉🏼 https://t.co/edJh0ZOpqP to:

- Submit tips to @FBI

- Media inquires (family isn’t doing interviews but friends/colleagues are)

- Advocate for Shelly’s release

- Updates of the Case

- Background information

[Alex Plitsas 🇺🇸 @alexplitsas]

Last 48 hours have been a lot. Many thanks to @CFWIJ @hostageus @HostageAid @CPJAmericas @JamesFoleyFund, the amazing men and women at the @StateDep @FBI and other government departments & agencies, and so many of @shellykittleson’s journalist peers and friends. Bring her home!

[#WomenInJournalism @CFWIJ]

US: Our member, and friend Shelly Kittleson was wrongfully abducted in Baghdad, on March 31st, 2026. We are closely involved in advocacy and support for her release. Read our full statement here.
https://t.co/rkExRLe2z3

[#WomenInJournalism @CFWIJ]

US: Our member, and friend Shelly Kittleson was wrongfully abducted in Baghdad, on March 31st, 2026. We are closely involved in advocacy and support for her release. Read our full statement here.
https://t.co/rkExRLe2z3

[AlonBenMeir @AlonBenMeir]

Today’s podcast guest is Kiran Nazish: award-winning journalist, professor, founding director @CfWiJ. We discuss press freedom in US & transgressions Trump admin committed against them; how to protect journalists by strengthening democratic institutions. https://t.co/15KJg5Yr8c