Azerbaijan: State Crackdown on Independent Media Intensifies as Abzas Media Journalists Endure Abuse in Prison
As the Baku hosts world leaders at COP29, wrongfully jailed Abzas Media journalists Sevinj Vagifqizi, Elnara Gasimova, & Nargiz Absalamova are assaulted in ther detention center.
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.
Iran: Pakhshan Azizi’s Health Deteriorates in Prison: WPF Condemns Abuse of Women Prisoners
Azizi hospitalized after being repeatedly denied medical care
Russia: Maria Ponomarenko Begins Hunger Strike Over Continued Prison Mistreatment
Women Press Freedom condemns the continued harassment of the jailed journalist, demands all bogus charges against her are dropped and she is immediately freed.
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.