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Paraguay: Women Press Freedom Welcomes Angie Prieto’s Acquittal in Libel Suit Brought by Former Employer
WPF stands in support of Angie Prieto, celebrating her recent acquittal in a pivotal libel suit brought against her by her former employer, Albavisión.
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.
El Salvador: Journalist Files Complaint Over Attack During Electoral Campaign
WPF expresses unwavering solidarity with a woman journalist in El Salvador — who remains anonymous due to safety concerns — lodging a complaint with the Attorney General's Office following an assault during the January electoral campaign.
United States: Libel Lawsuit Aims to Muzzle Iowa Journalists Reporting on Book Bans
WPF vehemently condemns the libel lawsuit filed against Laura Belin, editor of Bleeding Heartland, and contributor Marie Gleason.
Mexico: Women Press Freedom Decries Political Pressure Leading to Laura Brugés’ Firing
WPF unequivocally stands in solidarity with esteemed journalist Laura Brugés following her sudden termination from Radio Formula.
Ukraine: Mayor Sues Tetyana Klymchuk Over Facebook Post
WPF strongly condemns the legal actions taken by Mayor Yuri Yagodka of Ostroh against journalist Tetyana Klymchuk after she questioned the authenticity of a public relations effort by the Ostroh City Council regarding support for the military.
Northern Ireland: Former Journalist Sues Twitter Over Online Harassment
WPF firmly supports a former women journalist who has taken legal action against social media giant X (formerly known as Twitter) over the platform's alleged failure to address the persistent harassment and cyberstalking.
Albania: Pro-Government Media Target Ola Xama with Vicious Smear Campaign
WPF unequivocally supports investigative journalist Ola Xama, affiliated with the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN), in the face of a disturbing escalation in attacks from news platforms Prapaskena.com and DITA.
Thailand: Chutima Sidasathian On Trial For Criminal Defamation
A decade after being acquitted of defamation charges linked to her reporting on human trafficking, Chutima Sidasathian is yet again on trial for criminal defamation — this time for her 2021 exposé on a corrupt lending scheme involving state officials.
Malaysia: In Absentia Prison Sentence for British Journalist Clare Rewcastle-Brown
The sentencing of Clare Rewcastle-Brown by a Malay court to two years in prison in absentia, for defaming the queen consort Sultanah Nur Zahirah of Terengganu, is deeply troubling.
France: Women Press Freedom Condemns Relentless Harassment Against Journalist Rokhaya Diallo
WPF vehemently condemns the ongoing harassment of acclaimed journalist Rokhaya Diallo.
Turkiye: Halk TV’s Seyhan Avşar Accused of Slander and Insult
CFWIJ and WPF is deeply concerned about the recent developments involving Seyhan Avşar, a reporter for Halk TV in Turkiye.
Turkiye: Seasoned Journalist Nazlı Ilıcak Imprisoned Following Controversial Verdict
Renowned Turkish journalist Nazlı Ilıcak behind bars for allegedly “slandering” public officials in a 2016 article.
Senegal: Authorities Arrest Ndèye Astou Bâ on Charges of Slander & Inciting Murder
CFWIJ and WPF strongly condemns the arrest of four journalists from the online news outlet Allô Sénégal and demands their immediate and unconditional release.