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.
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.
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.
Philippines: Non-Binary Journalist Roy Barbosa Faces Threats During Protest Coverage
WPF vehemently condemns the threats and harassment faced by Roy Barbosa, a Manila Today journalist targeted for both their non-binary gender identity and their work covering protests against the country’s revived terror law.
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.
Ecuador: Exiled Journalist Mónica Velásquez Endures Threats and Drone Surveillance After Exposing Political Corruption
Threats against exiled journalist Mónica Velásquez and her family have escalated. Her daughters are being filmed with drones inside their rooms, and the family faces constant harassment and intimidation.
Italy: WPF Urges Protection for Journalists After New Communist Party's ‘Zionist’ Blacklist
Journalists like Fiamma Nirenstein, Monica Maggioni, Nathania Zevi, and others now face risks of violence. This dangerous act could incite hate and antisemitism.
Romania: Coordinated Disinformation and Misogynistic Attacks Target Adina Marincea
WPF condemns the coordinated disinformation and harassment campaigns targeting Adina Marincea for her reporting on far-right extremism and LGBTQIA+ rights.