Turkiye: “Foreign Agent” Law – A Direct Assault on Press Freedom and Civil Society
The similarities between Turkiye’s bill and Russia’s notorious foreign agent law are glaring. Moscow has systematically used similar legislation to drive journalists into exile, shutter independent outlets, and label dissenters as enemies of the state.
Ireland: Abusive Lawsuits Are Silencing Dissent and Eroding Democracy, It's Time to Fight Back
Women Press Freedom urges Ireland to take stronger action in defending journalists and activists against legal bullying
I have been forcibly displaced 12 times by Israel’s war in Gaza
As I write this, I’m sitting in a bare, grey room surrounded by the stifling August heat in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip. The sun’s harsh morning rays pierce through the windows. There are no curtains. Those, like so much else that should be mundane, have become a luxury.
What We Are Reading: Elevating Indigenous Journalism
In the Nieman Reports article "One Truth at a Time: Bringing Indigenous History to Canada’s Media," Karyn Pugliese provides a profound insight into the evolution and impact of Indigenous journalism in Canada.
Al Jazeera: Savanna Craig on Her Arrest While Reporting on Pro-Palestine Protest and the Press Freedom Crisis
In her compelling op-ed for Al Jazeera, Canadian reporter and writer Savanna Craig sheds light on the alarming pattern of police intimidation against journalists in Canada, set against the backdrop of Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza.
Dire Conditions Call For The Release Of Journalist And Mother Alsu Kurmasheva, Detained By Russia
Despite the urgency of Alsu's situation, her case lacks the designation of "wrongfully detained" — a status that was promptly granted to Evan Gershkovich, catalyzing significant international advocacy and government action on his behalf
Vrij Nederland: The TV World Is Ruthless. You Have to Be Able to Handle It
Nicolaas column highlights the vicious cycle of hard work being equated with boundless work and the pervasive culture of fear that silences victims and perpetuates abuse.
Reuters Institute: These journalists from Gaza risk their lives to cover the Israel-Hamas war: "Nothing can describe what you feel"
In a war that has seen more than 19,000 deaths, predominantly among civilians, the perilous role of journalists in the Gaza Strip has been starkly highlighted.
Distorted Reality: The Alarmingly Growing Use of Deepfakes Against Women Journalists
In the era of digital journalism, the battle for press freedom has found a new battleground — one that exploits advanced artificial intelligence.
NYT Op-ed: Over 60 Journalists Have Been Killed in the Israel-Gaza War. My Friend Was One
With a blend of personal reflection and professional insight, Al-Arian's piece sheds light on the increasing dangers journalists face in conflict zones, particularly in the Middle East.
OC Media: Azerbaijan’s Attempts to Eradicate the Free Press Cannot Succeed
After previous rounds of raids, arrests, and repressions, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev is once again moving to eradicate the last vestiges of the country’s free press.
Amy Booth for Index on Censorship: Javier Milei's Election Raises Fears for Press Freedom in Argentina
In "Rolling and Attacks on the Media," for Index on Censorship, Amy Booth delves into the implications of Javier Milei's recent election as Argentina's president, particularly focusing on his contentious relationship with the media.
Standing in Solidarity with Women Journalists Facing Violence on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we at the Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) stand in solidarity with women journalists who face unprecedented dangers in their line of duty.
In the Eye of the Storm: Palestinian Journalists' Quest to Inform Amidst Devastation and Despair
Youma ElSayed's voice trembles as she tells her children she loves them, not knowing if she'll return.
Fourteen years on Rustaveli Avenue — Documenting Georgia’s Descent into Authoritarianism
Despite all the warning signs, there are still some who cannot or who refuse to see just how far Georgia has fallen.
A Love Letter to Australia From China Imprisoned Journalist Cheng Lei
Why we need feminist journalism
Gender inequality won’t go away on its own