Somalia: Politician Demeans and Belittles Journalist Amina Ibrahim Abdirahman
Women Press Freedom condemns the harassment of the Maay-language journalist. Government officials must treat all press with respect.
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.
Georgia: WPF Mourns Brutal Murder of Trans Icon Kesaria Abramidze Amid Georgia’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation
The horrifying pre-meditated murder comes just one day after Georgia passed anti-LGBTQ+ laws that mirror Russia’s repressive stance.
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.
New Zealand: Women Press Freedom Concerned by Potential Early Release of Attacker of NZME Journalist Despite Court Sentencing
Women Press Freedom commends the court's ruling to convict Rosie Morunga, who attacked an NZME journalist outside a courthouse
Peru: Minister Threatens Kara Ramírez After She Queries His Potential Involvement in Corruption
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns that elected official's attempt to intimidate the journalist for doing her job.
United States: Police Arrest Yesica Prado While Covering Homeless Encampment Sweep
Women Press Freedom strongly denounces the arrest of local journalist Yesica Prado during her coverage of a homeless encampment clearance in Oakland, California.
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.
Bolivia: Protestors Attack Irene Torrez, Forcing Her to Delete Footage
Women Press Freedom denounces violent attack on journalist reporting on rally in support of the President..
Iran: Women Press Freedom Condemns Intimidation of Maryam Shabani by Iran's Supreme Court Chief
Women Press Freedom expresses solidarity with Maryam Shabani, who faced threats and intimidation from Mohammad Jafar Montazeri, the Head of Iran's Supreme Court, at President Pezeshkian's press conference.
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.
Russia: Authorities Add Foreign Journalists to Wanted List Over Border Crossings
Women Press Freedom condemns the continued targeting of war correspondents covering Ukrainian Armed Forces incursion in Kursk.
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.
Malaysia: Legal Persecution of Clare Rewcastle Brown Continues, Her Appeal Against Defamation Charge is Rejected
Women Press Freedom denounces the legal harassment of the British investigative journalists, demands Malaysian authorities cease her for her important anti-corruption reporting.
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.