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Online Abuse of Female Journalists Soars; Canada Slips to 20th
5/4/2026
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Story summary
- UN Women report on May 3 2026 says online violence against female journalists has surged, with 22 % filing police reports.
- Journalist Rachel Gilmore, 31, reports death threats, rape threats and location-sharing harassment.
- Canada fell to 20th in the 2026 Reporters Without Borders Press Freedom Index, seven spots lower than the previous year.
- Newsrooms have safety plans and provide little protection for freelancers.
