Mexico: Rosalinda Ortiz Ríos Accused of “Political Violence” After Criticizing Official
WPF denounces attempt to criminalize journalist for expressing her opinion.
Peru: Women Press Freedom Condemns Court Mandate Requiring Disclosure of Paola Ugaz's Communication Records
Following lawsuits filed against her by the Peruvian Attorney General's Office, a court decision resulted in the revocation of the confidentiality of Peruvian journalist Paola Ugaz's communications.
Bulgaria: WPF Condemns Smear Campaign Against Emmy-Nominated Journalist Marieta Nikolaeva
WPF demands those responsible for targeting the journalist are swiftly prosecuted.
Somalia: Politician Demeans and Belittles Journalist Amina Ibrahim Abdirahman
Women Press Freedom condemns the harassment of the Maay-language journalist. Government officials must treat all press with respect.
Turkiye: Sibel Yükler On Trial For Violating Protest Law, WPF Denounces Bogus Charges
Sibel Yükler and colleagues facing criminal charges for protesting the unjust detentions of Kurdish journalists in 2022.
Georgia: WPF Mourns Brutal Murder of Trans Icon Kesaria Abramidze Amid Georgia’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation
The horrifying pre-meditated murder comes just one day after Georgia passed anti-LGBTQ+ laws that mirror Russia’s repressive stance.
China: Lawyer of Detained Zhang Zhan taken away by Shanghai Police After Her Redetention
Her detention is a clear violation of human rights by Chinese authorities and a stark reminder of the country's authoritarian regime.
Thailand: Veteran Reporter Harassed by Politician's Wife, Seeks Protection After Testifying in Murder Case
Journalist is being targeted by the wife of a politician and is seeking protection for both herself and her elderly mother from potential threats.
India: Journalist Laments Police Complicity After Facing Harassment by Politician
After reporting on a sexual harassment case last month, the journalist faced offensive remarks from local politician in Badlapur.
New Zealand: Women Press Freedom Concerned by Potential Early Release of Attacker of NZME Journalist Despite Court Sentencing
Women Press Freedom commends the court's ruling to convict Rosie Morunga, who attacked an NZME journalist outside a courthouse
Libya: Women Press Freedom Denounces Ikram Rajab’s Unlawful Detention
Journalist's home raided and taken into custody by security services on unknown charges.
Peru: Minister Threatens Kara Ramírez After She Queries His Potential Involvement in Corruption
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns that elected official's attempt to intimidate the journalist for doing her job.
South Korea: South Korean Journalist Retracts Whistleblowing Post After Feeling Threatened
This attempt to silence Kim raises serious concerns about the suppression of women’s voices in South Korea’s media industry.
United States: Police Arrest Yesica Prado While Covering Homeless Encampment Sweep
Women Press Freedom strongly denounces the arrest of local journalist Yesica Prado during her coverage of a homeless encampment clearance in Oakland, California.
Bolivia: Protestors Attack Irene Torrez, Forcing Her to Delete Footage
Women Press Freedom denounces violent attack on journalist reporting on rally in support of the President..
Iran: Women Press Freedom Condemns Intimidation of Maryam Shabani by Iran's Supreme Court Chief
Women Press Freedom expresses solidarity with Maryam Shabani, who faced threats and intimidation from Mohammad Jafar Montazeri, the Head of Iran's Supreme Court, at President Pezeshkian's press conference.
Russia: Maria Ponomarenko Begins Hunger Strike Over Continued Prison Mistreatment
Women Press Freedom condemns the continued harassment of the jailed journalist, demands all bogus charges against her are dropped and she is immediately freed.
Germany: Pro-Israel Protestor Punches Journalist Covering Demonstration
Women Press Freedom denounces violence and intimidation targeting press covering protests. Police must act.
Pakistan: Nadia Mirza Speaks Out Against Relentless Online Harassment
This is part of a troubling pattern we have been worryingly monitoring in Pakistan, with prominent figures like Gharidah Farooqi and Asma Shirazi among those targeted
Portugal: WPF Demands Accountability After Assault on Beatriz Henriques Ferreira
President of Barroca Parish Council assaults CMTV journalists Beatriz Henriques Ferreira and João Beirão while they reported on forest fire in Fundão.