Ukraine: Journalist Tetyana Kulyk Killed in Russian Drone Strike
WPF strongly condemns Russia for the killing of Ukrainian journalist Tetyana Kulyk in a drone strike. She is the 10th woman journalist murdered by Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine three years ago.
Turkiye: Women Press Freedom Calls for Immediate Release of Journalist Elif Akgül
WPF condemns the arrest of journalist Elif Akgül. Criminalizing journalism under the guise of security concerns is an attack on press freedom.
Brazil: British Journalist Charlotte Peet Missing After Traveling to São Paulo
WPF is deeply concerned about the disappearance of British journalist Charlotte Peet. The freelance correspondent, who has reported for Al Jazeera and The Times, went missing after arriving in São Paulo.
Honduras: WPF Condemns Attack on Honduran Journalist María Fernanda Martínez
WPF condemns the violent attack on journalist María Fernanda Martínez by supporters of the Libre party in Honduras.
Croatia: Police Detain Mirjana Radulović & Colleague After Reporting Newsroom Break-ins
WPF denounces police officers for unjust detentions of journalists and excessive use of force. We demand accountability from authorities.
Georgia: Journalists Face Heavy Fines After Protesting Unjust Ruling Against Jailed Reporter
Kutaisi City Court fines 8 journalists— including Kutaisi Pos' Eka Kukhalashvili, — for protesting outside a judge’s house.
Turkiye: State Persecution of Journalists Continues, Öznur Değer Detained
Special operations police violently detain JIN News journalist Öznur Değer after raiding her family home in Kızıltepe, Mardin.
Pakistan: CFWIJ Member Munizae Jahangir Faces Vicious Online Hate, Threats
Jahangir has been targeted for her show discussing fake blasphemy accusations used to blackmail people.
Czechia: Sabina Slonková Targeted Again—Break-In, Threats, and Attempt to Track Child’s Location
Investigative journalist and editor-in-chief of Neovlivní, Sabina Slonková, and her family placed under police protection due to serious threats.
Ukraine: Woman Attacks Reporter Victoria Dmytrenko During Coverage of Murder Trial
WPF condemns assault on journalist. Demands police take action.
Tunisia: Chadha Hadj Mbarek and Chahrazad Akacha Sentenced in Instalingo Case
WPF strongly condemns the politically motivated sentencing of journalists Chadha Hadj Mbarek (5 years) and Chahrazad Akacha (27 years in absentia).
Azerbaijan: Authorities Jail Another Journalist, WPF Demands Shahnaz Baylargizi is Freed
WPF strongly condemns the detention of journalist Shahnaz Baylargizi. The latest in the alarming state crackdown on independent media in the country.