Georgia: Police Attack Journalists Covering Protests, Targeting Women Reporters
Women Press Freedom demands immediate accountability from Georgian authorities. These assaults on the press are assaults on democracy itself. The world must stand with Georgian journalists now—before it’s too late.
Turkiye: Women Press Freedom Condemns Police Violence Against Pelşin Çetinkaya Covering Protests in Batman
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the alarming escalation of police violence against women journalists in Turkiye. We are particularly appalled by the recent brutal attack on respected journalist Pelşin Çetinkaya, who was detained and tortured while covering public protests against trustee appointments in Batman.
United States: Women Press Freedom Denounces Violent Assault on Photojournalist Susan Stava by Lancaster City Police Officer
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the violent actions taken by a Lancaster City Police officer against photojournalist Susan Stava during her coverage of a Donald Trump town hall event. Stava, a seasoned journalist with over 30 years of experience, was pushed to the ground while documenting a public protest, a clear violation of press freedom and the rights of journalists to report safely and without interference.
Turkiye: Police Beat and Threaten Heval Önkol and Ceylan Şahinli at Rally, WPF Calls for Investigation
Heval Onkol was beaten and threatened, while Ceylan Şahinli faced multiple attempts to obstruct her reporting.
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.
Turkiye: Sibel Yükler On Trial For Violating Protest Law, WPF Denounces Bogus Charges
Sibel Yükler and colleagues facing criminal charges for protesting the unjust detentions of Kurdish journalists in 2022.
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.
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.
Kenya: Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki Shot by Police Now Receives Death Threats
Mediamax journalist Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki, shot 4 times by police while covering anti-government protests in July, now faces death threats.