Belarus: Press Repression Escalates, Volha Radzivonava Sentenced Ahead of Presidential Election
Volha Radzivonava sentenced to 4 years in prison for “insulting the president” and “discrediting Belarus.”
Sudan: Women Press Freedom Demands Justice for Slain Journalist Hanan Adam
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the brutal murder of journalist Hanan Adam and her brother by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Moldova: WPF Condemns Chișinău Mayor's Offensive Comments Against Journalists
Chișinău Mayor Ion Ceban calls journalists "alcoholics," "clowns," & "sycophants," accusing them of serving the govt. Those targeted by the outrageous accusations included journalists Nata Albot and Mariana Rață.
Ukraine: Armed Men Threaten and Harass Espreso TV Journalist Maria Ivanovska
On December 9, 2024, Espreso TV journalist Maria Ivanovska was threatened by an armed man in Kremenchuk while investigating alleged sales of banned Russian oil products.
Ukraine: Corruption Exposé Sparks Retaliatory Lawsuit Against Yana Korniychuk
Oleksandr Govorushchak, a senior official at Ukraine's State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), has filed a lawsuit against the investigative outlet Slidstva.Info and journalist Yana Korniychuk.
Finland: Multiple Journalists Face Police Obstruction During Far-Right March Coverage
Several journalists and photojournalists faced obstruction from police while covering the far-right 612 March and counterdemonstrations in Helsinki.
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.
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.
Iran: Narges Mohammadi Temporarily Released From Evin Prison Amid Urgent Medical Condition
We reiterate our call to drop all charges against her and join the #FreeNarges to call again for her full release.
Iran: WPF Vehemently Condemns Court's Upholding of Death Sentence for Kurdish Journalist Pakhshan Aziz
Supreme Court upholds the death sentence of Kurdish journalist Pakhshan Azizi, reinforcing the regime's brutal crackdown on dissent.
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.
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.
El Salvador: Masked Officers Target Mónica Rodríguez, Equipment Seized in Alarming Police Raid
On December 4, 2024, police raided the homes of journalists Mónica Rodríguez & Steve Magaña, known for their human rights work.
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."
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.
United Kingdom: Aggressive Interruption Forces Anna Youssef to Abandon Interview on Public Safety for Women
A man, who appeared uninvited and became verbally aggressive, forced the group to abandon the interview
Australia: Channel Nine's Airlie Walsh Sues for Sex Discrimination Amid Harassment Claims at Network
Channel Nine reporter Airlie Walsh has filed a sex discrimination lawsuit against her employer, Channel Nine, while on maternity leave.
Uruguay: Court Awards Ana Inés Martínez $15,000 for Sexual Harassment by TV Channel Manager
Court partially upheld sports journalist Ana Inés Martínez’s claims against Channel 10.
Turkiye: Court Orders Detention of Ayşe Kara in Retrial Over Baseless “Terrorism” Charges
Court issues a detention order for exiled journalist Ayşe Kara during her retrial on charges of "membership in a terrorist organization."
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.