WPF strongly denounces the violent assault on journalist Avin Atta by the Asayish - Kurdish security organization . The attack demonstrates the dangerous conditions journalists face when reporting in sensitive areas like border regions.

The assault left several injured, including a woman journalist from Radio Capital. We call on the interim government of Bangladesh to conduct an immediate, thorough investigation into this attack and to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Press workers in Somalia faced a wave of violence and intimidation as they covered protests in Mogadishu, among the women targeted are Nimo Muhidin and Safa Osman. Both were subjected to intimidation by the Somali police as they attempted to report from the scene.

Women Press Freedom is outraged by the shooting of Palestinian journalist Salma al-Qadoumi, who was injured by the Israeli military while reporting in Khan Younis. We strongly denounce this brutal assault and extend our wishes for al-Qadoumi’s swift recovery.

WPF strongly condemns Moscow's legal threats against Italian journalists Stefania Battistini and Simone Traini, who work for the Italian public broadcaster RAI. The journalists stand accused of "illegal border-crossing" after reporting on Ukraine’s counter-invasion in Russia's Kursk region.

WPF condemns the persecution of six journalists from Abzas Media—Nargiz Absalamova, Elnara Gasimova, Sevinc Vagifgizi, Ulvi Hasanli, Hafiz Babal, and Mammad Kekalov—who are facing multiple new criminal charges.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenka signed a decree pardoning 30 political prisoners, including Ksenia Lutskina, a former employee of the state-run Belteleradiocompany. Lutskina had spent four years behind bars..

Politician lashed out in anger when Yiampop, a reporter for Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS), approached him with a question.

Two journalists from the Peruvian entertainment show Magaly TV, Nataly Julca, and Gianfranco Pérez, have received death threats after reporting on a scandal involving a Peruvian soccer player and a singer

Independent journalist Alissa Azar was found guilty of riot and second-degree disorderly conduct in connection with a 2021 riot in an Oregon City park. The jury was unable to reach a verdict on a third charge related to her alleged use of mace

Irangabiye had been serving a harsh 10-year term on unfounded charges related to her affiliation with Radio Igicaniro, a diaspora-based media outlet known for its critical views on the Burundian government.

WPF expresses solidarity with Anabel Hernández and Reyna Ramírez, who were singled out by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador during a press conference.

WPF urges Israeli government and its representatives to respect the independence of journalists and cease their attempts to discredit the press for asking critical questions about its actions in Gaza.

Women Press Freedom expresses profound alarm at judicial decisions granting freedom to a former governor and a former police chief accused of torturing investigative journalist Lydia Cacho.

WPF strongly supports Niloofar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi, the journalists instrumental in covering the tragic death of Mahsa Amini while in the custody of Iran's morality police, leading to the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement and nationwide protests.