As the Taliban take control of Afghanistan, the situation for the country's journalists has become increasingly acute.
A survey conducted by Reporters Without Borders shows that approximately 6 out of 7 female journalists in Kabul have stopped working.
The journalists who signed the open letter appeal to the international community to monitor and contribute to the preservation of press freedom in Afghanistan.
It is about financial help as many media companies risk shutting down.
But also that the journalists who have moved abroad should have the opportunity to continue working.
- They appeal for stronger support for press freedom.
Both female and male journalists will be allowed to carry out their work, says Erik Halkjaer.
"Rebellious action"
The journalists have chosen to remain anonymous for fear of reprisals, both against themselves and their families.
- For many of the journalists who continue, it is a rebellious action.
You refuse to give in.
But it is extremely risky, especially if you are a woman, says Erik Halkjaer.
RUG: The outside world must act
Ten of the journalists have managed to escape the country, while 93 are still in Afghanistan.
Erik Halkjaer hopes that more countries around the world will work hard to meet the appeal of Afghan journalists.
- I think that the international communities, Sweden for example, will be so badly forced.
Sweden believes in press freedom as an important part of democracy.
If you are going to give aid to a country, you have to have journalists on site who can review it and make sure that the money ends up right.
If you do not, money can in principle disappear into a black hole in corruption.