Hong Kong: Veteran Journalist Claudia Mo Receives Arbitrary Jail Sentence Under Beijing's Draconian Law
We demand authorities in the region to stop weaponizing the law to attack journalists and undermine press freedom. We also call for their immediate release and for them to be allowed to work freely without any fear of retaliation.
Philippines: Women Press Freedom Condemns Doxing of Journalist Menzie Montes
We demand authorities in the Philippines to probe Montes’ doxing and ensure protection of citizens’ data, holding culprits to accounts.
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.
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.
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.
Afghanistan: Distressed Afghan Women Journalists Need Urgent Help as Life Under Taliban Becomes Increasingly Difficult
We urge the international community to prioritize the safety of these women journalists, advocate for press freedom in Afghanistan and offer urgent support to protect their lives.
Philippines: Radio Presenter Maria Vilma Rodriguez’ Shocking Murder Sparks Fear Over Journalists’ Safety
WPF welcomes the arrest of a man suspected to be Rodriguez's killer, but we demand that the authorities in the Philippines ensure swift justice for the slain journalist and safety of those working to report the truth. A fair probe and accountability in this case is inevitable.
Nepal: Attack on Anita Ghimire, Colleagues During Protest Coverage Raises Concerns for Safety of Journalists
We are deeply concerned about the lack of safety for journalists, who often work without adequate protection.
Albania: Pro-Government Tabloid Launches Orchestrated Smear Campaign Against Blerjana Bino
Women Press Freedom strongly denounces the orchestrated smear campaign and attack on Blerjana Bino, Director of the Centre for Science and Innovation for Development (SciDev), and Osservatorio Balkani Caucaso Transeuropa (OBCT) by the pro-government online tabloid "prapaskena".
Pakistan: Police Assault ABN News Reporter Zahida Rao During Protest Coverage
WPF demands accountability for those responsible and insists that no journalist should face violence for doing their job.