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Australia: WPF Commends Victory for Antoinette Lattouf as Fair Work Commission Rules in Her Favor Against ABC
WPF welcomes the judgment of the Fair Work Commission that found that broadcaster Antoinette Lattouf was fired by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) following a social media post by Lattouf sharing a Human Rights Watch claim about Israel's actions in Gaza.
Philippines: WPF Hails Court Victory for Maria Ressa and Colleagues as Rappler Shutdown is Overturned
WPF celebrates this landmark decision, while urging the Philippine government to uphold press freedom, drop all pending cases against Rappler and Maria Ressa, and allow independent media to operate without fear of persecution.
Kenya: High Court Rules in Favor of Javeria Siddique, Awards $78,000 for Husband’s Unlawful Killing
WPF commends the Kajiado High Court's ruling awarding 10 million shillings ($78,000) in compensation to journalist Javeria Siddique, the widow of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif.
United Kingdom: Suzanne Martin and Hannah Summers Win Court Fight to Publish Serial Sex Offender’s Name
WPF commends the UK court’s landmark decision granting journalists Suzanne Martin and Hannah Summers the right to publicly identify Kristoffer Paul Arthur White, a convicted sex offender involved in ongoing family court proceedings.
Ireland: Defamation Case Victory for Kitty Holland
WPF commends the Irish judicial system for upholding the integrity of journalism by awarding €35,000 in damages to award-winning journalist Kitty Holland in her defamation case against former colleague John Waters.
United States: Amy Silverman Secures Court Victory for Investigative Journalism Access
WPF commends court's ruling in support of Amy Silverman, who faced obstruction from the Department of Economic Security in accessing records related to vulnerable adults.
Turkiye: WPF Welcomes European Court Ruling Ayşenur Parıldak's Detention Unlawful
WPF welcomes the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruling Turkiye violated the freedom, security, and freedom of expression rights of journalist Ayşenur Parıldak — exonerating the journalist and acknowledging the unjust sentence she endured.
United States: Freelance Journalist Lisa Kwon Wins Legal Battle Over Airbnb Report, Faces Financial Strain
WPF welcomes the resolution of the legal battle faced by journalist Lisa Kwon, who courageously stood her ground against a defamation lawsuit filed by a landlord following her investigative report on illegally operated Airbnbs in Los Angeles.
Philippines: Court Dismisses Criminal Case Against Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa
CFWIJ and WPF celebrates the recent triumph in the legal battle of Nobel laureate Maria Ressa in the Philippines.
Turkiye: Court Dismisses Charges Against Journalist Regarding Pro-LGBTQI Tweet
The Coalition For Women In Journalism welcomes the decision to acquit journalist Semra Çelebi of all charges concerning her 2020 tweet.
United States: Reporter Josie Huang Reaches Settlement with LA County After Unlawful Arrest
Radio reporter Josie Huang has reached a $700,000 settlement with Los Angeles County following her violent 2020 arrest.
Switzerland: Court Sentences Far-Right Essayist to Prison For Insulting Journalist Cathy Macherel
CFWIJ applauds the court’s decision to sentence far-right essayist Alain "Soral" Bonnet to 60 days in prison for his derogatory comments about journalist Cathy Macherel.
Philippines: CFWIJ Congratulates Renowned Journalist Maria Ressa on Acquittal of Tax Charges
Philippine court ruling clears Rappler CEO and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa of the last tax evasion charge levied against her and the outlet.
Spain: Prison Sentence and Fine for Olivia García’s Online Stalker
Court sentences LaRioja2 journalist Olivia García’s online stalker for his years of harassment after a six-year legal process. His relentless insults and attempts to smear her reputation began after she wrote in support of the LGBTQI community.
Ukraine: Ex-Police Officer Sentenced For Attacking Maria Lebedeva During Maidan Protests
After a decade-long legal battle, an ex-special forces police officer is sentenced to five years in prison for using excessive force against journalist Maria Lebedeva during the police crackdown on protests in Maidan Square in 2013.