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US: Women Press Freedom Denounces Idaho Republican Convention Restricting Journalists' Access
WPF expresses solidarity with journalists, including Laura Guido from The Idaho Press, who were arbitrarily denied access to cover the biennial Idaho Republican State Convention.
Armenia: Police Trample and Injure Nane Hayrapetian and Nare Gevorgyan While Reporting on Anti-Government Protests
At least 10 journalists were injured in police clashes with anti-government protestors. As violence erupted, journalists Nane Hayrapetian and Nare Gevorgyan were both trampled and injured by police officers while reporting on the unrest.
UK: Women Press Freedom Backs NUJ's Call for Accessible Election Campaigns for Disabled Journalists
WPF strongly supports the National Union of Journalists' (NUJ) call for comprehensive accessibility in election coverage, emphasizing the critical need for inclusive media practices.
United States: Pro-Palestinian Protestors Harass Olivia Reingold at New York Demonstration
Olivia Reingold, a reporter for The Free Press, faced intimidation tactics from protesters who labeled her a "Zionist."
Mexico: Residents Prevent Yessica Ayala and Joselyn Meneses from Reporting on Robbery
WPF vehemently condemns the intimidation and obstruction faced by journalists Yessica Ayala and Joselyn Meneses at the hands of fifteen residents in San Jerónimo Coyula, Atlixco, Puebla.
Somalia: Police Restrict Amina Ibrahim and Multiple Journalists From Covering Cemetery Exhumations
Women Press Freedom denounces police harassment and unjust restrictions targeting independent media reporting on exhumations at a cemetery in Mogadishu.
Brazil: Gunmen Open Fire on TV Recording Vehicle, Injuring Monique Bittencourt and Cameraman
WPF vehemently condemns the heinous act of violence perpetrated against journalists Monique Bittencourt and Thiago Bessa.
United States: Mississippi Court Orders Pulitzer Prize Winner Anna Wolfe to Disclose Confidential Sources
A Mississippi court has issued a controversial mandate requiring journalist Anna Wolfe and her colleagues at Mississippi Today to reveal their confidential sources in a defamation case by former Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant.
West Bank: Rasha Herzallah 4th Woman Journalist Unjustly Detained by Israel Since October 7
WPF denounces Wafa News reporter Rasha Herzallah's unjust detention by Israeli authorities in the West Bank on unknown charges.
Ecuador: Mayor's Daughter Unleashes Verbal Attack on Multiple Journalists
WPF strongly supports the journalistic team from Supercable TV Cariamanga, who were aggressively confronted by Svetlana Montero at the People's Hall of the Municipality of Calvas canton in Loja province.
Honduras: Women Press Freedom Demands Government Action Following Threats Against Thelma Mejía
WPF strongly condemns the severe threats faced by Thelma Mejía, a prominent journalist for Channel 5 in Tegucigalpa, attributed to activists linked to the ruling party, Libertad y Refoundación.
Venezuela: Local Officials Impede 9 Journalists From Covering Opposition Leader Rally
WPF expresses unwavering solidarity with journalists Pableysa Ostos, Jhoalys Siverio, Francesca Díaz, Karla Ávila, Stephane Hernández, and Rosangely Bruces.
DRC: Women Press Freedom Demands Investigation into Assault of Tatiana Osango
Group of seven attackers, allegedly affiliated with the ruling party, say they were following directives from the party's Secretary General.
Mozambique: Women Press Freedom Condemns Violent Detention of Sheila Wilson by Police
WPF is profoundly alarmed by the detention of Sheila Wilson, a journalist affiliated with the Center for Democracy and Development (CDD).
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.