Thailand: Veteran Reporter Harassed by Politician's Wife, Seeks Protection After Testifying in Murder Case
Journalist is being targeted by the wife of a politician and is seeking protection for both herself and her elderly mother from potential threats.
India: Journalist Laments Police Complicity After Facing Harassment by Politician
After reporting on a sexual harassment case last month, the journalist faced offensive remarks from local politician in Badlapur.
Afghanistan: Women Journalists' Suppression Continues in Taliban-led Afghanistan With Ban Imposed on Their Recruitment in Daikundi
Taliban's latest move deepens the already stifling restrictions on press freedom, intensifying the threats faced by media outlets employing women.
India: Women Press Freedom Criticizes LinkedIn for Failing to Address Harassment of Journalist Nishtha Gautam
Despite her frustration and anger, LinkedIn lacks sufficient reporting tools to address the abuse she endured.
Hong Kong: Women Press Freedom Condemns Organized Harassment of Hong Kong Journalists, Including HKJA Chair Selina Cheng
In the past 5 years, WPF has documented at least 31 cases of threats to women journalists in Hong Kong for their work.
United States: Long-Awaited Charges in Dangerous Assault on NYT Reporter Erin Schaff During Capitol Insurrection
The brothers threw the photographer to the ground, stole her camera, and broke her equipment.
Tunisia: Appeals Court Upholds Sonia Dahmani's Prison Sentence as Election Censorship Intensifies
In Tunisia, the Appeals court has upheld Sonia Dahmani's conviction for "spreading false news," sentencing her to 8 months in prison for criticizing President Saied.
China: WPF Demands Immediate Release of Zhang Zhan Amid Renewed Harassment by Authorities
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the continued harassment of Zhang Zhan by Chinese authorities.
Turkiye: Nurcan Yalçın Faces Up to 10 Years in Prison in Latest Misuse of Anti-Terror Laws
Kurdish journalist NurcanYalçın faces up to 10 years in prison on bogus terrorism financing charges.
Mexico: Women Press Freedom Condemns Police Brutality Against Journalists at Xochimilco Human Rights Protest
Women Press Freedom condemns the police brutality towards journalists & activists during a human rights protest in Xochimilco, a grave infringement on press freedom and safety.
Iran: Women Press Freedom Urges Medical Care and Release for Sarunaz Ahmad Amidst Strike Over Healthcare Denial
Women Press Freedom expresses solidarity with Sarunaz Ahmad, who has initiated a strike at Evin Prison to protest the denial of a medical examination.
Pakistan: Women Press Freedom Calls for Apology as Gharida Farooqi Faces Harassment Following KP CM’s Sexist Comments
Although Gandapur did not mention Farooqi by name, his disgraceful rhetoric incited a wave of online harassment against her.
Azerbaijan: Women Press Freedom Condemns Detention of Shahla Karim Amid Escalating Repression of Independent Media
WPF condemns Karim's detention and demands an end to the state’s persecution of journalists and activists.
Kazakhstan: Zhaniya Urankayeva Banned from Government Access Amidst Kazakhstan’s New Restrictions on the Media
Women Press Freedom stands with Urankayeva, who plans to appeal, in her assertion that this is censorship.
Turkiye: Kurdish Journalist Melek Avcı Summoned for 'Terrorist Propaganda' Over Tweets
Yet another attempt to intimidate a journalist of the Kurdish press. WPF denounces and demands Turkish authorities stop using anti-terrorism laws to harass journalists.
UK: Women Press Freedom Denounces CNN’s Legal Battle Against Saima Mohsin’s Unfair Dismissal Case
Women Press Freedom condemns CNN’s efforts to block Saima Mohsin's case for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.
Timor-Leste: Women Press Freedom Condemns Detention of Antonieta Kartono Martins and Camera Seizure from Suzana Cardoso
Women Press Freedom urges authorities to refrain from targeting press covering public interest issues, allowing them to report freely.
United States: WPF Criticizes Bloomberg for Caving to Twitter Outrage Over Olivia Nuzzi’s Biden Article
Bloomberg’s decision to quietly scale back the PR campaign for Olivia Nuzzi’s Working Capital following a Twitter backlash over her article on President Biden's age is alarming.
Mexico: Women Press Freedom Denounces Cyberattacks on Karla Iberia Sánchez and Others
WPF strongly condemns the cyberattacks targeting Karla Iberia Sánchez and other journalists on X.
Philippines: Non-Binary Journalist Roy Barbosa Faces Threats During Protest Coverage
WPF vehemently condemns the threats and harassment faced by Roy Barbosa, a Manila Today journalist targeted for both their non-binary gender identity and their work covering protests against the country’s revived terror law.