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Articles by Amie Ferris-Rotman

Amie Ferris-Rotman is a freelance journalist and founder of Sahar Speaks, a new program for Afghan female journalists.
“Sexual harassment allegations sweeping across the industry are knocking out television and newspaper heavyweights across the globe. There’s been a lot of talk about the need to diversify the workplace, and bring in more female reporters. Going forward, will media organizations practice what they preach and employ more women in their foreign postings?”
“In September, I returned to Moscow, this time with The Wall Street Journal, only to find fake news sites and ‘stories’ more sophisticated and streamlined than before.”
“Today’s young news consumers expect balanced coverage of gender-related topics, are used to hearing more diverse voices, and are, quite frankly, bored of the seemingly endless stream of identikit men in the media.”