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.
Israel/West Bank: Israeli Soldiers Target Shatha Hanaysha and others with Live Fire and Bulldozer in Jenin
WPF strongly condemns the violent targeting of journalists by Israeli soldiers in Jenin. Shatha Hanaysha was among those injured by live rounds and shrapnel while reporting.
Ecuador: Women Press Freedom Calls for Urgent Probe into Violent Attack on Journalist Thalía Flores in Quito
Thalía Flores was violently assaulted in Quito on her way to a meeting with colleagues. The attacker stole her phone, continued to shake her, and left her with a fracture after throwing her to the ground.
India: Women Press Freedom condemns the assault on journalists Avula Sarita and Vijaya Reddy
Attackers smashed their cameras and seized their phones. This is an attack on press freedom and women's rights. We demand immediate action and accountability.
Russia: 8th Woman Journalist Injured in Ukraine This Year
Polish journalist Monika Andruszewska was injured in a Russian missile strike on Kramatorsk’s Hotel Sapphire, which killed Reuters safety adviser Ryan Evans and injured 2 other journalists.