Tunisia: Appeals Court Upholds Sonia Dahmani's Prison Sentence as Election Censorship Intensifies
In Tunisia, the Appeals court has upheld Sonia Dahmani's conviction for "spreading false news," sentencing her to 8 months in prison for criticizing President Saied.
China: WPF Demands Immediate Release of Zhang Zhan Amid Renewed Harassment by Authorities
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the continued harassment of Zhang Zhan by Chinese authorities.
Malaysia: Legal Persecution of Clare Rewcastle Brown Continues, Her Appeal Against Defamation Charge is Rejected
Women Press Freedom denounces the legal harassment of the British investigative journalists, demands Malaysian authorities cease her for her important anti-corruption reporting.
Turkiye: Nurcan Yalçın Faces Up to 10 Years in Prison in Latest Misuse of Anti-Terror Laws
Kurdish journalist NurcanYalçın faces up to 10 years in prison on bogus terrorism financing charges.
Colombia: The Bogotá Circle of Journalists’ President Suspended Over Sexual Harassment of Cielo Reyes
Women Press Freedom stands in solidarity with journalist Cielo Reyes and supports her decision to pursue legal recourse against Víctor Hugo Lucero, the incumbent president of The Bogotá Circle of Journalists (CPB), for sexually harassing her.
Mexico: Women Press Freedom Condemns Police Brutality Against Journalists at Xochimilco Human Rights Protest
Women Press Freedom condemns the police brutality towards journalists & activists during a human rights protest in Xochimilco, a grave infringement on press freedom and safety.
Iran: Women Press Freedom Urges Medical Care and Release for Sarunaz Ahmad Amidst Strike Over Healthcare Denial
Women Press Freedom expresses solidarity with Sarunaz Ahmad, who has initiated a strike at Evin Prison to protest the denial of a medical examination.
Pakistan: Women Press Freedom Calls for Apology as Gharida Farooqi Faces Harassment Following KP CM’s Sexist Comments
Although Gandapur did not mention Farooqi by name, his disgraceful rhetoric incited a wave of online harassment against her.
Australia: Legal Action by Amelia Saw Reveals Toxic Workplace Environment and Employee Mistreatment at Channel Seven
Amelia Saw has initiated legal action against Seven's Spotlight program, citing a hostile work environment, alleging a breach of protections and a toxic work environment for women, encompassing extensive working hours, bullying, and discrimination during her tenure at Seven.
Russia: Zalina Marshenkulova Labeled a 'Foreign Agent'; Multiple Journalists Fined
Women Press Freedom condemns Russia's continued harassment of exiled journalists with draconian "foreign agent" legislation.
Azerbaijan: Women Press Freedom Condemns Detention of Shahla Karim Amid Escalating Repression of Independent Media
WPF condemns Karim's detention and demands an end to the state’s persecution of journalists and activists.
Kazakhstan: Zhaniya Urankayeva Banned from Government Access Amidst Kazakhstan’s New Restrictions on the Media
Women Press Freedom stands with Urankayeva, who plans to appeal, in her assertion that this is censorship.
Turkiye: Kurdish Journalist Melek Avcı Summoned for 'Terrorist Propaganda' Over Tweets
Yet another attempt to intimidate a journalist of the Kurdish press. WPF denounces and demands Turkish authorities stop using anti-terrorism laws to harass journalists.
UK: Women Press Freedom Denounces CNN’s Legal Battle Against Saima Mohsin’s Unfair Dismissal Case
Women Press Freedom condemns CNN’s efforts to block Saima Mohsin's case for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.
Timor-Leste: Women Press Freedom Condemns Detention of Antonieta Kartono Martins and Camera Seizure from Suzana Cardoso
Women Press Freedom urges authorities to refrain from targeting press covering public interest issues, allowing them to report freely.
United States: WPF Criticizes Bloomberg for Caving to Twitter Outrage Over Olivia Nuzzi’s Biden Article
Bloomberg’s decision to quietly scale back the PR campaign for Olivia Nuzzi’s Working Capital following a Twitter backlash over her article on President Biden's age is alarming.
Mexico: Women Press Freedom Denounces Cyberattacks on Karla Iberia Sánchez and Others
WPF strongly condemns the cyberattacks targeting Karla Iberia Sánchez and other journalists on X.
Philippines: Non-Binary Journalist Roy Barbosa Faces Threats During Protest Coverage
WPF vehemently condemns the threats and harassment faced by Roy Barbosa, a Manila Today journalist targeted for both their non-binary gender identity and their work covering protests against the country’s revived terror law.
Kenya: Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki Shot by Police Now Receives Death Threats
Mediamax journalist Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki, shot 4 times by police while covering anti-government protests in July, now faces death threats.
India: WPF Condemns Defamation Charges Against Aditi Ghosh and Salah Uddin Shoaib Chaudhary
These baseless charges represent a direct attack on press freedom and undermine the professional dignity of journalists.