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.
Northern Ireland: Police Surveillance Scandal Widens, Tanya Fowles Claims Police Tried to Expose Sources
Journalist Tanya Fowles, who uncovered serious flaws in the police handling of Katie Simpson’s case—whose death was initially misclassified as a suicide—alleges she has been under police surveillance in connection with her work on the case.
Mozambique: WPF Denounces Detention of South African Journalist Bongani Siziba Amid Post-Election Unrest
Bongani Siziba and cameraman Sbonelo Mkhasibe were detained in Maputo on Nov 14 while reporting on post-election unrest. After significant efforts by their outlet, News Central TV, and the South African Consulate, they were released.
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.
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.
Turkiye: WPF Demands an End to Political Intimidation as Party Leader Insults Hilal Köylü
After questioning Nationalist Movement Party leader Devlet Bahçeli on potential disagreements with President Erdoğan, journalist Hilal Köylü faced public scolding and was told to "quit her profession."
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.
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.
Burundi: WPF Condemns 12-Year Sentence Sought for Sandra Muhoza on Baseless Charges
Jailed journalist Sandra Muhoza faces a 12-year prison sentence for sharing information in private WhatsApp group of media professionals about alleged government-led arms distribution.
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.
Iran: Women Press Freedom Condemns Sexual Assault of Unjustly Imprisoned Journalist Vida Rabbani by Evin Prison Officers
Women Press Freedom unequivocally condemns the sexual assault of journalist Vida Rabbani, who is unjustly imprisoned.
Venezuela: WPF Calls for Immediate Release of Ana Carolina Guaita Amid Bogus Terrorism Charges
Jailed journalist Ana Carolina Guaita faces trial for terrorism, inciting hatred, and obstructing public roads. In detention since August, she could face over a decade in prison if convicted on these bogus charges.
Netherlands: Women Press Freedom Calls for Investigation After Journalist Detained in Amsterdam Protest
We call for an immediate investigation into this incident to ensure accountability and reinforce protections for journalists. Press freedom must be upheld without compromise.
Montenegro: WPF Condemns the Horrific Attack on Reporter Ana Raičković and Her Family
Journalist Ana Raičković was violently assaulted outside a restaurant in Podgorica by businessman Zoran Bećirović, his son, and a bodyguard. Raičković, a well-known reporter for Pobjedacg, was punched, threatened with being “burned alive” if she didn’t stop her work, and had her head slammed against her car door.
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.