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Kenya: High Court Rules in Favor of Javeria Siddique, Awards $78,000 for Husband’s Unlawful Killing
WPF commends the Kajiado High Court's ruling awarding 10 million shillings ($78,000) in compensation to journalist Javeria Siddique, the widow of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif.
Venezuela: WPF Denounces Restrictions and Harassment by Local Authorities and Police Targeting Journalists Covering Floods
WPF condemns assaults and restrictions imposed on journalists Ariana Ágreda, Andrea Fabbiani, Víctor Federico González, José Luis Guerra, and camerawoman María Marcano. We demand relevant authorities investigate these attacks, which endanger their safety and hinder vital reporting during a disaster.
Brazil: Women Press Freedom Denounces Harassment of CNN Reporter Isadora Aires at CPAC
WPF condemns in the strongest terms the harassment of CNN reporter Isadora Aires by participants at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) Brazil in Balneário Camboriú.
Philippines: Women Press Freedom Condemns Unjust Arrest of Josie Serseña
WPF strongly condemns the arbitrary arrest of journalist Josie Serseña, who was detained for not attending a court hearing as a witness in an anti-drug operation conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).
United States: Settlement for Deb Gruver Marks Crucial Win, But Transparency Challenges Persist
The recent $235,000 settlement awarded to former Marion County Record reporter Deb Gruver represents a significant recognition of the injustices she endured during the unlawful raid on the newspaper’s office and her home.
France: Deepfake Targeting Catalina Marchant de Abreu and France 24 Ahead of Paris Olympics
The deepfake targeting France 24 and journalist Catalina Marchant de Abreu is a serious threat to press freedom and public trust.
Gaza: Israel Kills Five Palestinian Journalists Within 24 Hours
WPF expresses deep sorrow over the tragic killing of five Palestinian journalists in the Gaza Strip, including Wafa Abu Dabaan, a reporter with the Islamic University Radio in Gaza, by Israeli forces.
France: Far-Right Website Threatens Nassira El Moaddem
The escalating threats and harassment targeting Nassira El Moaddem, exemplified by a death threat issued on the far-right website Réseau Libre, are deeply concerning.
Chile: Street Vendors Violently Assault Reporter Delfina Gómez and Canal 13 Team
WPF strongly condemns the violent attack on Canal 13 reporter Delfina Gómez and her news crew while covering a police inspection of street vendors in San Bernardo.
Italy: Public Broadcaster Suspends Presenter Serena Bortone
The suspension of Serena Bortone by Rai's top management is a worrying sign for press freedom within the public broadcaster.
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.
United Kingdom: Suzanne Martin and Hannah Summers Win Court Fight to Publish Serial Sex Offender’s Name
WPF commends the UK court’s landmark decision granting journalists Suzanne Martin and Hannah Summers the right to publicly identify Kristoffer Paul Arthur White, a convicted sex offender involved in ongoing family court proceedings.
France: Far-Right Threatens Life of Salomé Saqué
WPF strongly condemns the death threats targeting journalist Salomé Saqué by far-right extremists in France.
Turkiye: Women Press Freedom Vehemently Condemns the 6-Year Prison Sentence Handed Down to 8 Kurdish Journalists
WPF is appalled by the decision of the Ankara court to convict eight journalists, including four women journalists, from the Kurdish news outlet Mezopotamya Agency.