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Argentina: Ivy Cángaro Placed Under Police Protection Following Doxxing and Threats from Far-Right
Women Press Freedom condemns the attacks, which occurred after Cángaro reported on the neo-Nazi beliefs of a man on trial for the attempted assassination of Argentina’s former president and his links to far-right groups.
Turkiye: Gönül Yılman Saygan Detained at Airport
WPF condemns the detention of journalist and media personality Gönül Yılman Saygan at İzmir Airport.
Iraq/Kurdistan: Drone Strike Wounds Çira TV Reporter Mydia Hussen, Kills Murad Mirza
WPF condemns this attack and calls for an immediate and thorough investigation by Iraqi and Turkish authorities to find out why the Çira TV vehicle was targeted.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Malaysia: Woman Journalist Sexually Harassed While Reporting By-Election
The sexual harassment of a woman journalist covering a by-election in Malaysia is an alarming reminder of the urgent need to address the widespread issues of safety and respect for women professionals in the media industry.