Croatia: Ana Brakus Targeted in Vile Attack – Women Press Freedom Urges Authorities to Act
Director of the independent outlet sent soiled threatening letter, follows multiple attacks on Faktograf staff.
Mexico: Silvia Peraza Azueta’s Home Shot at After Reporting Cartel Threats
Women Press Freedom condemns attacks, demands immediate protection from authorities.
Mexico: Rosalinda Ortiz Ríos Accused of “Political Violence” After Criticizing Official
WPF denounces attempt to criminalize journalist for expressing her opinion.
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.
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.
Afghanistan: Women Journalists' Suppression Continues in Taliban-led Afghanistan With Ban Imposed on Their Recruitment in Daikundi
Taliban's latest move deepens the already stifling restrictions on press freedom, intensifying the threats faced by media outlets employing women.
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.
Hong Kong: Women Press Freedom Condemns Organized Harassment of Hong Kong Journalists, Including HKJA Chair Selina Cheng
In the past 5 years, WPF has documented at least 31 cases of threats to women journalists in Hong Kong for their work.
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: Authorities Add Foreign Journalists to Wanted List Over Border Crossings
Women Press Freedom condemns the continued targeting of war correspondents covering Ukrainian Armed Forces incursion in Kursk.
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.
Ecuador: Exiled Journalist Mónica Velásquez Endures Threats and Drone Surveillance After Exposing Political Corruption
Threats against exiled journalist Mónica Velásquez and her family have escalated. Her daughters are being filmed with drones inside their rooms, and the family faces constant harassment and intimidation.
Italy: WPF Urges Protection for Journalists After New Communist Party's ‘Zionist’ Blacklist
Journalists like Fiamma Nirenstein, Monica Maggioni, Nathania Zevi, and others now face risks of violence. This dangerous act could incite hate and antisemitism.
Romania: Coordinated Disinformation and Misogynistic Attacks Target Adina Marincea
WPF condemns the coordinated disinformation and harassment campaigns targeting Adina Marincea for her reporting on far-right extremism and LGBTQIA+ rights.