Rafaela Sinderski
journalist and researcher
Interviews
Journalistic articles and other publications in which I participated as an interviewee.
Abraji Report Denounces Rape and Death Threats Against Trans Journalists in Brazil (Agência Diadorim)
"The main aggressors are men (50%). 'Among the identifiable ones, 25% are state agents, such as public officials and elected politicians,' notes Rafaela Sinderski, an Abraji researcher responsible for the monitoring. In an interview with Diadorim, the researcher discusses the complex landscape of violence against trans journalists, who were also subjected to physical assaults last year."
Abraji Releases Report on General Attacks and Gender-Based Violence Monitoring (Abraji)
"The data was presented by researcher Rafaela Sinderski, responsible for Abraji's monitoring efforts. Sinderski highlights that changes in the nature of attacks and a decrease in cases do not necessarily indicate a safer environment for the press. 'We need to question whether the situation is improving or if the pattern of violence is simply changing,' she remarked. The discussion also included journalists Daniela Lima, anchor at GloboNews, Marina Dias, reporter at The Washington Post, and Sarah Teófilo, reporter at O Globo and director at Abraji, who moderated the conversation."
Despite the Decline in Attacks on the Press, Gender-Based Aggressions Are on the Rise (Gênero e Número)
"'Violence against women journalists differs from violence against cisgender white male journalists. The stigmatizing discourse against them is much stronger. These are verbal offenses embedded in a structure of discreditation,' says Rafaela Sinderski, the researcher responsible for Abraji's monitoring efforts."
Study Indicates a Decline in Attacks on Journalists in 2023 (Poder360)
"According to Abraji, the main attacks last year were related to the events of January 8. Researcher Rafaela Sinderski from the association stated that press professionals were assaulted during these incidents, including physical violence. 'Their equipment was destroyed, and they were pursued and intimidated. This was reflected in our data,' she said."
Study Indicates a Decline in Attacks on Journalists in 2023 (IstoÉ Dinheiro)
"According to the researcher, the mapping recorded that 38.2% of the reported cases were classified as episodes of severe violence. 'These include physical assaults, death threats, persecution, and threats of physical violence,' the researcher explains."
Recent Attacks Highlight That Being a Female Journalist is a High-Risk Profession in Brazil (NSC Total)
"— We expect this number to grow, mainly because a significant portion of the attacks were related to political coverage in 2021, and this continues in 2022 — says Rafaela Sinderski, who is responsible for monitoring general attacks and gender-based violence at Abraji."
Why Augusto Aras' Offense Against Miriam Leitão is Sexist (Universa UOL)
"Rafaela further explains that referring to a journalist's work as a 'fetish' is a way of trying to remove her from the professional sphere. 'It’s a way of implying, between the lines, that the space of a journalist, who talks about politics and the public sphere, is not a place for women. Suggesting that she has a fetish is a way of trying to shame and discredit her.'"
Inside the attack on Brazil’s Capitol, where reporters were chased, insulted and beaten (Reuters Institute)
"A recent survey by the Brazilian Association of Investigative Journalism (Abraji) found that the use of these terms against female journalists tripled in the period following the 2022 Brazilian presidential election. 'The numbers are worrisome, but not surprising,' says Rafaela Sinderski, from Abraji."
