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Mexico: Journalist Rosario Martínez De la Vega and Family Threatened by Alleged Police Agent
Rosario Martínez De la Vega, a correspondent for Los Angeles Press in Guanajuato, was intimidated by an alleged police agent.
Poland: Photojournalist Agata Grzybowska Acquitted on Appeal after Controversial Conviction of Assaulting Police
In a significant reversal, Agata Grzybowska, an award-winning Polish photojournalist previously convicted of assaulting a police officer during the 2020 abortion protests, has been acquitted on appeal.
Russia: Moscow Court Orders Arrest of Journalist Anna Loiko in Absentia for Alleged Terrorism Justification
Exiled Russian journalist Anna Loiko hit with terrorism charges for an article published in 2021.
Colombia: Journalist Laura Camila Vargas Confronts Extortion Amidst Official Indifference
Authorities refuse to support journalist Laura Camila Vargas in extortion case following robbery.
Australia: Online Trolls Unleash Homophobic Fury on Award-Winning Journalist Patricia Karvelas
Esteemed journalist Patricia Karvelas faces a barrage of homophobic abuse from online trolls.
United States: CFWIJ Alarmed by Rise of Deepfake Videos Impersonating Women News Anchors, Urges Action on AI Threats to Press Freedom
In a disturbing incident highlighting the growing threats posed by artificial intelligence to media integrity, Ksenia Turkova, a journalist with VOA’s Russian Service, became the latest target of a deepfake video disseminated on Facebook.
South Africa: Jessica Bobo and Colleague Attacked While Covering Story in Eastern Cape
WPF and the CFWIJ is deeply appalled and gravely concerned by the vicious assault on Jessica Bobo and Sbu Maingo of Mpuma Kapa TV (MPKTV) while they were covering a story in Airport Valley, Walmer.
Egypt: Mada Masr's Publication Rights Suspended by Supreme Council for Media Regulation
In a concerning move, authorities block the news website Mada Masr for its reporting on Israel-Gaza.
Iran: Journalist Negar Ostad Agha Detained While Covering Funeral of Teenage Girl
Negar Ostad Agha, a prominent journalist and senior editor at Etemad Online, was detained while reporting on the funeral of 16-year-old Armita Geravand.
India: Police Launch Probe Following Inappropriate Behavior Toward Woman Journalist
Unnamed Indian journalist files police complaint against actor-turned-politician Suresh Gopi, who repeatedly put his hand on her shoulder while making dismissive comments about the journalist at a press conference.
United States: Sherry Digmon, Arrested Over Grand Jury Leak in Alabama, Cleared of Charges
The Coalition For Women In Journalism expresses deep concern over the arrests of co-owner and publisher of Atmore News Sherry Digmon and journalist Don Fletcher.
Zimbabwe: Ruling Party Denies Reporter Annahstacia Ndlovu Access to Annual Conference
Two journalists from Voice of America Studio 7, Annahstacia Ndlovu and Kudzanai Musengi, were denied access to cover the Zanu PF's annual conference in Gweru.
West Bank: Palestinian Journalist and Activist Lama Khater Threatened with Rape in Prison
The Coalition For Women In Journalism is concerned for the welfare of journalist Lama Khater following her detention by Israeli Defense Forces.
Gaza: Radio Presenter Duaa Sharaf Killed By Israeli Airstrike on Her Home
Palestinian journalist Duaa Sharaf and her child were killed when Israeli jets bombed their home in central Gaza.
Gaza: Israeli Airstrike in Rafah Kills Freelance Journalist Salma Mukhaimer and Child
Salma Mukhaimer is the fifth woman journalist to lose her life since the conflict between Israel and Palestine reignited on October 7, 2023.
