Azerbaijan: Authorities Continue to Target Independent Media, Detaining Meydan TV Journalists

Multiple journalists from independent outlet Meydan TV including Khayala Agayeva, Aynur Elgunesh, Aysel Umudova and others, detained by Azerbaijani authorities.

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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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Slovakia: Laura Kellö Kalinská Faces Online Abuse After Questioning Far-Right Figure About Criminal Charges

Aktualitysk journalist Laura Kellö Kalinská was subjected to an online attack by Daniel Bombic, also known as Danny Kollár, a far-right conspiracist residing in London and facing criminal charges.

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France: Ariane Lavrilleux Faces Potential Jail Time for Investigative Reporting, WPF Demands Her Acquittal

The journalist is being accused of the “appropriation and disclosure of a national defense secret.” She faces a potential 5-year prison sentence and a €75k fine if convicted.

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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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France: Transparent Inquiry Needed as Pro-Palestine Journalist Marine Vlahovic Found Dead in Her Home

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Marine's family and loved ones and urge authorities to conduct a full and transparent inquiry into her untimely passing.

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United States: Rachel Yonkunas Takes Stand Against Gender Discrimination at Network —WPF Backs Her Fight

WPF stands in solidarity with Rachel Yonkunas, an Emmy-winning investigative reporter, who is suing News12 Long Island for gender-based discrimination after being unfairly sidelined and fired.

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United States: Football Mascot Makes Inappropriate Advances Toward Reporter Ashley Wenskosk

Sports reporter Ashley Wenskoski called out Miami's mascot, Sebastian the Ibis, for inappropriate behavior toward her while covering a college football game in Syracuse, New York.

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Georgia: Police Attack Journalists Covering Protests, Targeting Women Reporters

Women Press Freedom demands immediate accountability from Georgian authorities. These assaults on the press are assaults on democracy itself. The world must stand with Georgian journalists now—before it’s too late.

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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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Serbia: N1’s Jelena Mirković Assaulted at Protest, WPF Alarmed by Rising Attacks on Press

Jelena Mirković and cameraman Aleksandar Cvrkotić attacked while they were covering a protest in Belgrade. Shoved, struck, and harassed, Mirković called it the worst attack in her decade-long career.

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