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Australia: Authorities Delay Visa for Masha Gessen Following Bogus Russian Sentencing
WPF is alarmed that the well-known journalist is facing issues traveling due to the Kremlin’s concerted and unjust transnational repression tactics
India: WPF Demands Inquiry into Police Detaining Poonam Pandey for Covering Delhi Protest
WPF is relieved that Pandey was released, we demand law enforcement discloses the purpose behind the unjust detention and why she faced aggressive interference on the job.
Venezuela: WPF Vehemently Condemns Harassment, Intimidation of Journalists Covering Presidential Election
WPF firmly condemns the hostile environment and aggressive actions perpetrated by Maduro’s government and local officials during Venezuela’s presidential election on July 28, 2024.
Canada: WPF Denounces Police Obstruction of Oona Barrett, Demands Unfettered Press Freedom at Protests
Montreal police obstructed video journalist Oona Barrett while she was reporting on a climate blockade outside the Montreal airport.
Iran: Imprisoned Kurdish Journalist Pakhshan Azizi Denied Contact with Family
Women Press Freedom expresses unwavering solidarity with Kurdish journalist Pakhshan Azizi, who is currently held in Evin prison without contact with her family for two weeks.
Germany: Attacks on Journalists Covering Far-Right Party Conference
Amidst large-scale protests against the far-right party the Alternative for Germany (AfD), violent confrontations erupted, putting journalists at risk.
Bolivia: Women Press Freedom Denounces Bolivian Military's Assault on Journalists During La Paz Takeover
WPF strongly condemns the obstruction, harassment, and endangerment faced by journalists during the military takeover of Plaza Murillo in La Paz on June 26.
Macau: Women Press Freedom Outraged by Authorities Denying Entry to Vivian Tam
Macau authorities refused entry to Vivian Tam, a senior journalism lecturer at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), citing concerns over public security.
Georgia: Journalists and Media Outlets Attacked Amidst Protests Against “Russian Law”
WPF is deeply concerned about the passage of the controversial "foreign agents" law by the Georgian parliament.
Switzerland: Taiwanese Journalists Tian Si-ru and Judy Tseng Must be Allowed to Attend the UN’s World Health Assembly
WPF is shocked about the denial of interview permits to Taiwanese journalists Tian Si-ru and Judy Tseng, for attending the annual World Health Assembly in Geneva.
Georgia: Mariam Nikuradze Denied Access to Parliament Debating Foreign Agent Law
WPF is deeply concerned that Mariam Nikuradze, co-founder and co-director of the independent outlet OC Media, along with several colleagues, were unjustly denied access to a parliamentary session discussing the controversial "foreign agent law."
United States: Sandra Fish Thrown Out of Colorado Republican Event
WPF stands in support of Sandra Fish, an experienced political journalist with the Colorado Sun, who was ejected from the state Republican party assembly by the party chairman for ‘being biased.’
Spain: Murcia Press Office Refuses Rosa Roda Press Credentials
CFWIJ and WPF strongly condemns the repeated refusal by the Murcia Press Office to issue press credentials to veteran journalist Rosa Roda.
United States: Laura Belin Sues Iowa House Clerk for Repeatedly Refusing Accreditation
CFWIJ and WPF stands firmly in support of Laura Belin's legal battle against House Chief Clerk Meghan Nelson for consistently denying her press accreditation to report on the Iowa House of Representatives.
Gaza: Palestinian Journalist Plestia Alaqad Flees Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict
In a move that reflects the escalating tensions in Gaza, Palestinian journalist Plestia Alaqad, known for her in-depth social media coverage of the region's crisis, has fled the area.