Ukraine: Armed Men Threaten and Harass Espreso TV Journalist Maria Ivanovska

On December 9, 2024, Espreso TV journalist Maria Ivanovska was threatened by an armed man in Kremenchuk while investigating alleged sales of banned Russian oil products.

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Georgia: Assaults on Press Continue - Maka Chikhladze Attacked, Mariam Nikuradze Targeted

Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the violent assault on TV Pirveli journalist Maka Chikhladze, who was attacked live on air by multiple masked men reportedly tied to the Georgian government.

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Georgia: Prime Minister Insults Journalist Eliso Jariashvili

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze insulted Formula TV journalist Eliso Jariashvili during a press conference, calling her "miserable" and accusing her of taking "dirty money."

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Canada: Rachel Gilmore Faces Escalating Harassment Amid Continued Attacks on Women Journalists

Rachel Gilmore was publicly harassed for her reporting when an individual demanded she reveal her sources. The interaction was filmed and shared online, escalating the harassment.

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Mexico: WPF Calls for Urgent Action After Heinous Threats Against Journalist Yohali Reséndiz

Yohali Reséndiz received chilling death threats and sexual violence via WhatsApp, including a video of a corpse and calls threatening to rape and dismember her

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Egypt: Rasha Azab Calls Out Top Authorities for Alarming Threats and Surveillance Campaign

Women Press Freedom condemns this harassment and calls on Egyptian authorities to immediately halt these practices and uphold press freedom.

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Kosovo: Qliresa Hasani Targeted with Sexist Remarks While Covering Protest

Journalist Qliresa Hasani of TV Festina in Ferizaj harassed while covering a residents’ protest in front of the headquarters of Kosovo’s electricity distribution company.

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Philippines: Frenchie Mae Cumpio's Fight Against Unjust Charges Continues After Court Testimony in Tacloban

Women Press Freedom stands in unwavering solidarity with Cumpio and demands her immediate release, along with the dismissal of all charges against her.

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India: Malicious Doxing by Right-Wing Trolls Targets Rana Ayyub, Incites Harassment

We stand in solidarity with Rana Ayyub and call for swift action to hold those responsible accountable, ensuring that this heinous targeting is met with justice.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Call to Protect Journalist Nataša Miljanović-Zubac as Threats Trigger Concerns for Safety

We call for transparent investigations into the journalist’s cases and ask for her safety to be ensured, so she can continue to report the truth without any fear of retribution.

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Serbia: Women Press Freedom Denounces Attack on Žaklina Tatalović and N1 Crew Amid Protests in Novi Sad

N1 journalist Žaklina Tatalović and cameraman Nikola Popović, were harassed and assaulted while covering protests in Novi Sad over a deadly railway collapse.

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United States: Women Press Freedom Condemns Harassment of RTL Lëtzebuerg Journalist Annick Goerens at U.S. Election Event

Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the recent violation of press rights experienced by RTL Lëtzebuerg journalist Annick Goerens while covering the U.S. elections. Goerens' application for press credentials to attend a Republican event hosted by JD Vance was denied without explanation, forcing her to secure a general admission pass instead.


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Bulgaria: Several Journalists Covering the Parliamentary Elections Faced Harassment and Intimidation

Damiana Veleva was obstructed by men at a polling station in Dolno Osenovo, facing threats to seize her phone. Diyana Zhelyazkova was threatened by Mayor Ismail Ibryam while reporting on voting violations in Vulnari. Zdravka Maslyankova encountered threats from a candidate's son in Veliko Tarnovo after probing into vote trading.

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Ecuador: Women Press Freedom Denounces Continued Harassment and Intimidation of Gisella Garcés by Police Chief

Women Press Freedom, unequivocally condemns the recent complaint filed against journalist Gisellla Garcés by Darwin Haz, the police chief of Los Ríos and vice president of the pro-government ADN movement. This complaint, which alleges a violation of privacy, represents a troubling attempt to intimidate and silence a journalist who is simply exercising her right to report on matters of public interest.


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