There is a 65 percent chance I will be harassed, intimidated, threatened or abused in my future profession.

There is a 50 percent chance I will be grabbed, touched or kissed against my will in the workplace.

There is a 15 percent chance I will be a victim of sexual violence while working.

I want to be a political reporter, and this is what my future could hold.

The Violence and Harassment Against Women in the News Media report provided the statistics above and many more about the grim state for women who enter the journalism professional globally.

The saddest fact is that only 30 percent of companies take measures to protect their employees or provide emotional support to victims.

Not only is there an issue, it's not even being addressed by most of the companies.

Why would anyone willingly enter a profession like that?

People could easily tell me to choose a different career path (trust me, it happens almost daily). But I love the idea of being a journalist.

As a reporter, I will research important issues, inform the readers about their communities and tell the stories of amazing people. My reporting will hold the government and other organizations accountable for their actions.

Learning about the dangers involved do not dissuade me.

I can take precautions, such as a women's self-defense class, knowing how to report sexual harassment and asserting myself in positions that make me feel uncomfortable.

Life cannot stop for fear's sake.

If I got scared every time I could die, I would never be able to leave my house for fear of crossing the street, driving a car or contracting a deadly virus.

I decided the not let fear dictate my path in life. That doesn't mean I am not afraid of anything (put me on a cliff and I might pee my pants). It also doesn't mean I am ignoring the reality in front of me.

I know covering politics in a war-torn country is incredibly dangerous. I read lots of articles and watched interviews about Lara Logan being attacked and raped by a mob in Egypt in 2011. Anderson Cooper and his team were also attacked.

Man or woman, journalism can be dangerous career, but it is a noble one if done correctly.

Good journalists seek the truth and report it. They strive to minimize harm, while still holding the government and other agencies accountable.

I want to tell stories that matter to people. I want to inform them of what is going on in the world around them.

This will not always be pleasant, but it needs to be done by someone.

So, why shouldn't that someone be me?