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Italy: WPF Welcomes the Dismissal of SLAPP Against Journalist Sara Manisera
After almost two years, Sara Manisera’s legal battle with the Mayor of Abbiategrasso finally comes to an end, as a judge dismisses the libel case against her.
Italy: Giulia Cortese Fined for Defamatory Comments on Prime Minister Meloni's Height
WPF is dismayed by a court’s decision ordering Giulia Cortese to pay damages to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for “defamatory remarks” she made on social media, which the court deemed as "body shaming."
Brazil: Amanda Miranda Faces SLAPP by Government Official for Uncovering Corruption
WPF stands in unwavering solidarity with journalist Amanda Miranda, who is currently facing a defamation lawsuit filed by Federal Representative Julia Zanatta.
Serbia: Women Press Freedom Condemns Judge’s SLAPP Lawsuits Seeking to Jail KRIK Journalists for Using Public Information
Judge alleges journalists put a target on her back by compiling the "Judge Who Judges" database
Mexico: Women Press Freedom Condemns SLAPP by International Company Against Investigative Journalist Fabiola Cortés Miranda
WPF stands resolutely behind Fabiola Cortés Miranda, an investigative journalist affiliated with the independent media outlet Periodismo en Colectivo and human rights organization Somos tus Ojos.
Mexico: SLAPP Filed Against Claudia Amelia Solera Seeks $18 Million in Damages
A multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Claudia Amelia Solera raises serious concerns over the use of judicial mechanisms to inhibit and intimidate journalistic work.
United States: Women Press Freedom Stands with Knock LA Against Editorial Interference and Unpaid Labor
WPF stands in full solidarity with the journalists and contributors of Knock LA in their pursuit of editorial independence and fair treatment.
Netherlands: Women Press Freedom Raises Alarm Over Legal Intimidation of Dutch Media Following Free Press Unlimited Study
WPF expresses deep concern over the escalating legal pressures on journalists in the Netherlands, as highlighted in recent research by Free Press Unlimited.
Turkiye: Ruling Party Politician Sues İzel Sezer
WPF views the lawsuit by Deputy Ali İhsan Arslan of the ruling AKP party against İleri Haber journalists İzel Sezer and Doğan Ergün as an attempt to stifle critical journalism, and we call for the case to be dismissed.
Kosovo: Court Rejects Imam’s Lawsuit Against Arbana Xharra
WPF celebrates the court ruling dismissing the defamation suit brought against journalist Arbana Xharra by Imam Goga.
United States: Court Orders Lauren Chooljian to Hand Over Unpublished Material in Libel Case
New Hampshire Public Radio journalist Lauren Chooljian was ordered to hand over unpublished notes and transcripts in a libel case brought against the journalist by Eric Spoffard.
India: Jashoda Desai Charged with Defamation for Questioning Politician's Qualifications on Social Media
Women Press Freedom condemns the charges against Desai, demands authorities stop using such baseless tactics to silence critical voices
Turkiye: Minister of Tourism Sues Dilan Esen for Reporting
WPF strongly condemns the lawsuit filed against BirGün newspaper reporter Dilan Esen by Minister of Tourism and Culture, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy.
Italy: Rula Jebreal Faces Lawsuit for Criticizing Government
Italian-Palestinian journalist Rula Jebreal finds herself at the center of a legal battle initiated by politician Fabio Rampelli following a tweet in which she accused him of involvement in a "fascist demonstration."
Germany: Investigative Journalist Irina Borogan Sued by Alexey Kozlov
The Coalition For Women In Journalism expresses grave concern and stands in solidarity with the Russian dissident authors Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan in light of the recent legal actions taken against their work.