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.
Mexico: WPF Demands Immediate Protection for Victoria Monserrat García After Shooting
Journalist’s truck was riddled with bullets, leaving her wounded after she was attacked by unknown assailants on December 1, 2024.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
United States: Wendy Williams’ Guardian Confirms Her Worsening Health as Legal Battle Over Docuseries Continues
We urge the U.S. judicial system to ensure Williams receives the justice she deserves and to hold these media companies accountable for any breaches of law and ethics.
Pakistan: Qurrat ul Ain Shirazi Physically Attacked by PTI Supporters Amid Protest Coverage
We demand Pakistani authorities investigate the incidents and hold those responsible to account.
China: Authorities Arbitrarily Rearrest Zhang Zhan Just Months After Her Brief Release
We demand Chinese authorities release Zhang Zhan immediately and end the persecution of journalists.
Russia: Kremlin Crackdown Continues, Arrest Warrant Issued for France 24’s Catherine Norris Trent
Court issues an arrest warrant for France 24 journalist Catherine Norris Trent, accusing her of “illegally entering” Kursk while reporting on Ukraine’s summer incursion.