Nearly half of female journalists surveyed in 2020 stated that they would censor themselves as a result of gender-based violence. A report looking at the consequences of sexism on journalists found that 37 percent of female journalists worldwide suffered with less motivation following sexist abuse at work, and 13 percent did not have their contract renewed or were fired.
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Reporters Without Borders. (March 8, 2021). Professional repercussions of gender-based violence on female journalists worldwide as of October 2020 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/1249471/consequences-sexist-abuse-journalists-worldwide/
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