Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the sentencing of investigative journalist Heba Abu Taha to one year in prison and a fine exceeding $7,000 by a Jordanian court. This marks the fourth instance of legal harassment she has faced since 2020.

Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the vandalization of Nevenka Medić's car, the director of the Kossev portal, which occurred over the weekend in downtown North Mitrovica.

Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the recent court decision to impose five-year prison sentences on journalists Niloofar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi.

Heval Onkol was beaten and threatened, while Ceylan Şahinli faced multiple attempts to obstruct her reporting.

Women Press Freedom condemns the alarming violation of press freedom represented by the summoning of journalists Niloofar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi to begin their five-year prison sentences in the Islamic Republic. The recent announcement by Asghar Jahangir, spokesperson for Iran's judiciary, regarding their sentences—one year for propaganda against the state and five years for assembly and collusion against national security—highlights the ongoing repression of independent journalism in Iran.

Police have finally arrested the man harassing Mercedes Stephenson, political journalist and Ottawa bureau chief for Global News. Stephenson experienced ongoing targeting despite taking legal action against her harasser.

Opposition party Law and Justice (PiS) used footage of journalists like Maria Stepan in a political ad, distorting their statements to push a political agenda.

WPF vehemently condemns threats of sexual violence targeting the journalist at her home. Police must investigate.

WPF denounces the ruling and urges it be overturned on appeal. We demand an end to vexatious lawsuits targeting journalists for their work.

Women Press Freedom is devastated by news of Victoria's passing. She should never have been behind bars in the first place. We demand accountability from Russian authorities. Her family and loved ones deserve justice.

Women Press Freedom urges Slovak authorities to immediately drop the investigation and ensure that legal means are not weaponized to retaliate against journalists for their work.

Belarus’ Supreme Court has upheld a 10-year sentence in absentia for exiled journalist Hanna Liubakova on charges of "seizing power" & "extremism"—a blatant act of transnational repression.

Alleged cult leader Kadir Bouasrya attacked Barbara Di Palma during a live broadcast for Rai Uno. As the journalist reported on his controversial claims, he violently struck her microphone and threatened her.

Makhabat Tazhibek kyzy sentenced to 6 years for allegedly inciting mass unrest through her investigative work at Temirov Live. Her colleague Aika Beyshekeeva received 3 years probation.

WPF denounces this as an unacceptable obstruction of the public's right to know. Press must be free to report on matters of community interest without impediment.

WPF vehemently denounces prison sentence given to journalist for expressing an opinion online. We demand the conviction is overturned.

Court issues warrants for RAI journalists' arrest following their coverage of Ukraine’s incursion in Kursk. Earlier, the Italian reporters, who are no longer in Russia, were charged with illegal border crossing and placed on the Kremlin's wanted list.

Jimena Antelo facing smears from former president's legal team during TV interview.

WPF strongly condemns the threats and attacks targeting journalist Samira Mohyeddin. Shortly after the one year anniversary of Hamas’ assault on Israel and outbreak of war in Gaza, the journalist’s restaurant in Toronto was vandalized. This was preceded by online threats and harassment following her coverage of the plight of Palestinians under Israeli bombardment in Gaza.

Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the verbal attack and  physical assault on Top News journalist Alketa Shaba during a live broadcast in Tirana by an opposition demonstrator while she covered opposition-led protests.