The safe space of journalists has collapsed; manifestation of populism can be connected to the dramatic increase of attacks against journalists. 140 media workers have been killed in the last 9 years, but continuing the work of murdered journalists means a certain protection for others. Female journalists are often targeted with gender specific threats. There is an unprecedented level of collusion of media owners and governments. Takeaways from the discussion Assaults on Journalists, Assaults on Journalism.