Azerbaijan: WPF Condemns Authorities' Harassment of VOA Reporter Ulviyya Ali
Voice of America reporter Ulviyya Ali has been banned from travel after police interrogation over the MeydanTV case—despite having no ties to the outlet.
Azerbaijan: Authorities Bar Journalist Khanum Mustafayeva from Leaving the Country
Khanum Mustafayeva was barred from leaving Azerbaijan without explanation. Authorities at Baku airport cited a travel ban by the Ministry of Internal Affairs but gave no reasons.
Ukraine: Alona Bereza Repeatedly Targeted with Bomb Threats
Alona Bereza of ZHAR.INFO received emails threatening to bomb her editorial office.
Brazil: Police Officer Removed After Threatening Journalist Natuza Nery with 'Annihilation'
Natuza Nery attacked in a São Paulo supermarket by civil police officer.
Georgia: WPF Condemns Continued Attacks on Journalists Covering Anti-Government Protests
TV Pirveli journalist Nanuka Kajaia was threatened live on air in Tbilisi on December 17, 2024. A day earlier, in Batumi, Eter Turadze, editor of Batumelebi, was obstructed while covering a protest at the Constitutional Court.
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.
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.
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."
United Kingdom: Aggressive Interruption Forces Anna Youssef to Abandon Interview on Public Safety for Women
A man, who appeared uninvited and became verbally aggressive, forced the group to abandon the interview
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.
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
Serbia: Ana Lalić Targeted with Death Threats Again, Authorities Must Take Action
On November 22, 2024 the journalist received a death threat via Facebook from an account under the name Milenko Protić.
Mexico: Police Officers Threaten Norma Galarza Flores After Investigation Exposes Their Crimes
Within hours of publishing her investigation, Galarza received threats from the involved officers, warning of physical harm.
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.
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.
North Macedonia: Sonja Kolevska-Delevska Disrupted by MP During National Security Briefing
MP Dragan Kovački interrupted the journalist multiple times, accusing her of recording the event with her phone.
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.
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.
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.
Bulgaria: Elected Official Threatens Venelina Popova for Reporting on Potential Electoral Fraud
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the recent threats made against journalist Venelina Popova by Mayor Nikolay Tonev of Galabovo.