Lebanon: Women Press Freedom Condemns the Killing of Sakina Mansour in Israeli Airstrikes
Women Press Freedom vehemently condemns the tragic killing of Sakina Mansour, along with her two sons and several other family members, in an Israeli airstrike on the town of Joun.
West Bank: Women Press Freedom Denounces Unjust 7-Hour Detention of Esra Ghorani and Her Crew by Israeli Forces
Women Press Freedom condemns the unjust detention of Esra Ghorani, a reporter with the Palestinian News and Information Agency (WAFA), and her TV crew by Israeli occupation forces.
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.
United States: New Assassination Plot Against Iranian-American Journalist Masih Alinejad Exposed Amid Ongoing Threats
Mere weeks after sharing her harrowing experiences of being targeted at Women Press Freedom's Transnational Repression Roundtable in Ottawa, Canada, the disturbing details of yet another plot against Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad have come to light.
Iran: Women Press Freedom Condemns Murder of Mansoureh Ghadiri Javid by Her Husband
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the horrific violation of rights represented by the tragic murder of Iranian journalist Mansoureh Ghadiri Javid.
Gaza: WPF Condemns the Killing of Palestinian Journalist Zahra Abu Sakheil in Israeli Airstrike
Zahra Abu Sakheil, a Palestinian journalist, was killed alongside her brother and father in an Israeli airstrike while seeking refuge in a school shelter in Gaza City.
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.
Mongolia: Women Press Freedom Condemns Court's Decision to Uphold the Wrongful Conviction of Unurtsetseg Naran
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the recent upholding of the 5-year prison sentence of unjustly imprisoned editor-in-chief Unurtsetseg Naran of the news site Zarig by the Mongolian appeals court.
Bangladesh: Revoking Press Accreditations of Bangladeshi Journalists is an Attack on Press Freedom
We demand a transparent explanation from the Bangladeshi interim government for this repressive measure, which silences critical voices and infringes on basic rights.
United States: Trump Campaign Revokes Election Night Credentials for Journalists Including Political Correspondent Tara Palmeri
Women Press Freedom vehemently condemns the arbitrary denial of credentials to several journalists, including political correspondent Tara Palmeri, at former President Donald Trump's election night event in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Turkiye: Women Press Freedom Condemns Police Violence Against Pelşin Çetinkaya Covering Protests in Batman
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the alarming escalation of police violence against women journalists in Turkiye. We are particularly appalled by the recent brutal attack on respected journalist Pelşin Çetinkaya, who was detained and tortured while covering public protests against trustee appointments in Batman.
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.
Iran: Women Press Freedom Condemns the Denial of Critical Medical Care to Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi for Cancer Diagnosis Confirmation
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the egregious violation of human rights faced by imprisoned journalist and Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi.
United States: Women Press Freedom Denounces Attack on Yvonne Murray During Live Broadcast Ahead of U.S. Elections
Women Press Freedom condemns the unacceptable violation of press rights experienced by RTÉ journalist Yvonne Murray during her live broadcast from Georgia ahead of the U.S. elections.
Russia: Women Press Freedom Condemns Court Ruling Against Exiled Former Meduza Journalist Margarita Liutova
Women Press Freedom condemns the recent court ruling against former Meduza journalist Margarita Liutova, who was fined 5,000 rubles ($50) for participating in the activities of an “undesirable organization.”
Greece: Women Press Freedom Condemns Unjust Three-Hour Detention of Albanian Journalists at Border
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the recent violation of press rights experienced by Albanian journalists at the Kapshtice border crossing while attempting to cover Prime Minister Edi Rama's rally in Thessaloniki, Greece. The unjust three-hour detention of journalists from Klann and CNN affiliate A2, along with the arbitrary requirement for a special permit for live transmission equipment, represents a troubling infringement on the freedom of the press.
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.
Spain: Women Press Freedom Denounces Instagram Suspension of Cristina Fallarás for Exposing Politician's Gender-Based Violence
Women Press Freedom condemns the violation that led to the temporary suspension of journalist Cristina Fallarás' Instagram account.