Iran: Women Press Freedom Condemns Sexual Assault of Unjustly Imprisoned Journalist Vida Rabbani by Evin Prison Officers
Women Press Freedom unequivocally condemns the sexual assault of journalist Vida Rabbani, who is unjustly imprisoned.
Turkiye: Women Press Freedom Condemns Police Violence Against Pelşin Çetinkaya Covering Protests in Batman
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the alarming escalation of police violence against women journalists in Turkiye. We are particularly appalled by the recent brutal attack on respected journalist Pelşin Çetinkaya, who was detained and tortured while covering public protests against trustee appointments in Batman.
Iran: Women Press Freedom Condemns the Denial of Critical Medical Care to Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi for Cancer Diagnosis Confirmation
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the egregious violation of human rights faced by imprisoned journalist and Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi.
Russia: Women Press Freedom Condemns Court Ruling Against Exiled Former Meduza Journalist Margarita Liutova
Women Press Freedom condemns the recent court ruling against former Meduza journalist Margarita Liutova, who was fined 5,000 rubles ($50) for participating in the activities of an “undesirable organization.”
Iran: Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Admitted to Hospital Following Nearly Nine Weeks of Medical Care Denial
Women Press Freedom welcomes the essential hospitalization of Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi following nearly nine weeks of denied medical care. This critical step highlights the power of collective action and the unwavering commitment of advocates fighting for justice and human rights.
Iran: Jina Modares-Gorji Ordered to Prison Amid Continued Legal Harassment by Iranian Regime
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the continued harassment and unjust treatment of journalist and women’s rights activist Jina Modares-Gorji. The recent order for her to report to Sanandaj Prison, following a notice from the Sanandaj Criminal Enforcement Court, is a blatant violation of her rights and a troubling example of the ongoing suppression of freedom of expression and dissent.
Iran: Women Press Freedom Denounces Additional 6-Month Sentences for Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi and Pakhshan Azizi
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the recent imposition of additional six-month prison sentences on Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi and Pakhshan Azizi for their courageous protest against the execution of Reza Rasaei in August. This punitive action exemplifies the Iranian regime's relentless crackdown on dissent and its systematic efforts to suppress free expression.
Iran: Women Press Freedom Opposes Court's Decision to Sustain 5-Year Sentences for Niloofar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the recent court decision to impose five-year prison sentences on journalists Niloofar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi.
Iran: Women Press Freedom Condemns the Summoning of Niloofar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi to Begin Their Prison Sentences
Women Press Freedom condemns the alarming violation of press freedom represented by the summoning of journalists Niloofar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi to begin their five-year prison sentences in the Islamic Republic. The recent announcement by Asghar Jahangir, spokesperson for Iran's judiciary, regarding their sentences—one year for propaganda against the state and five years for assembly and collusion against national security—highlights the ongoing repression of independent journalism in Iran.
Russia: Authorities Initiate Criminal Investigation of Catherine Norris Trent
Women Press Freedom strongly denounces Russia's flagrant violations against journalists, as demonstrated by the latest unjust persecution of Catherine Norris Trent.