Russia: Ukrainian Journalist Victoria Roschyna Dies in Russian Custody, Kremlin Must Be Held Accountable
Women Press Freedom is devastated by news of Victoria's passing. She should never have been behind bars in the first place. We demand accountability from Russian authorities. Her family and loved ones deserve justice.
Slovakia: Kristina Ciroková and Karolína Kiripolská Questioned For Reporting on Controversial Sect
Women Press Freedom urges Slovak authorities to immediately drop the investigation and ensure that legal means are not weaponized to retaliate against journalists for their work.
Belarus: Court Upholds 10-Year Conviction of Exiled Journalist Hanna Liubakova
Belarus’ Supreme Court has upheld a 10-year sentence in absentia for exiled journalist Hanna Liubakova on charges of "seizing power" & "extremism"—a blatant act of transnational repression.
Kyrgyzstan: Makhabat Tazhibek kyzy Sentenced, Aika Beyshekeeva on Probation - WPF Denounces
Makhabat Tazhibek kyzy sentenced to 6 years for allegedly inciting mass unrest through her investigative work at Temirov Live. Her colleague Aika Beyshekeeva received 3 years probation.
Russia: Authorities Target Italian Journalists with Arrest Warrants for Reporting from Kursk
Court issues warrants for RAI journalists' arrest following their coverage of Ukraine’s incursion in Kursk. Earlier, the Italian reporters, who are no longer in Russia, were charged with illegal border crossing and placed on the Kremlin's wanted list.
Bolivia: Women Press Freedom Condemns Personal Attacks on TV Host Jimena Antelo
Jimena Antelo facing smears from former president's legal team during TV interview.
Albania: Women Press Freedom Denounces Attack on Alketa Shaba by Opposition Demonstrator
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the verbal attack and physical assault on Top News journalist Alketa Shaba during a live broadcast in Tirana by an opposition demonstrator while she covered opposition-led protests.
Albania: Pro-Government Tabloid Launches Orchestrated Smear Campaign Against Blerjana Bino
Women Press Freedom strongly denounces the orchestrated smear campaign and attack on Blerjana Bino, Director of the Centre for Science and Innovation for Development (SciDev), and Osservatorio Balkani Caucaso Transeuropa (OBCT) by the pro-government online tabloid "prapaskena".
United States: Women Press Freedom Condemns Domestic Violence Against Winnie Dortch
Women Press Freedom is outraged by the shooting of Winnie Dortch, a Cleveland 19 News reporter, in a brutal domestic violence attack.
Pakistan: Police Assault ABN News Reporter Zahida Rao During Protest Coverage
WPF demands accountability for those responsible and insists that no journalist should face violence for doing their job.
Russia: Authorities Initiate Criminal Investigation of Catherine Norris Trent
Women Press Freedom strongly denounces Russia's flagrant violations against journalists, as demonstrated by the latest unjust persecution of Catherine Norris Trent.
United States: Houston Reporter Abigail Dye’s Deepfake Video Raises Alarm on AI Misuse
Women Press Freedom calls for urgent legislative action to curb the malicious use of AI and protect journalists from exploitation.
Canada: Savanna Craig Cleared of Charges, But Police’s Continued Targeting of Journalists Raises Concerns
WPF welcome dropping of baseless charges levelled at the journalist for her coverage of a pro-Palestinian sit-in in April.
Israel/Palestine: Women Press Freedom Welcomes Release of Palestinian Journalist Asmaa Harish From Israeli Detention
Women Press Freedom welcomes the release of Palestinian journalist Asmaa Harish from Israeli detention at Damon Prison.
Pakistan: Women Press Freedom stands with Ambreen Fatima in Her Legal Battle Against Online Abuse
Ambreen has been enduring relentless online abuse for her journalistic work, but the harassment escalated recently when a YouTube channel misidentified her in a photo with an athlete, falsely labeling her as his wife.
Togo: Yvette Sossou Among Six Reporters Assaulted During Togo Opposition Meeting
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns violence against journalists covering political events.