Montenegro: WPF Condemns the Horrific Attack on Reporter Ana Raičković and Her Family

Journalist Ana Raičković was violently assaulted outside a restaurant in Podgorica by businessman Zoran Bećirović, his son, and a bodyguard. Raičković, a well-known reporter for Pobjedacg, was punched, threatened with being “burned alive” if she didn’t stop her work, and had her head slammed against her car door.

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India: Malicious Doxing by Right-Wing Trolls Targets Rana Ayyub, Incites Harassment

We stand in solidarity with Rana Ayyub and call for swift action to hold those responsible accountable, ensuring that this heinous targeting is met with justice.

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United States: Women Press Freedom Condemns Harassment of RTL Lëtzebuerg Journalist Annick Goerens at U.S. Election Event

Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the recent violation of press rights experienced by RTL Lëtzebuerg journalist Annick Goerens while covering the U.S. elections. Goerens' application for press credentials to attend a Republican event hosted by JD Vance was denied without explanation, forcing her to secure a general admission pass instead.


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Bulgaria: Several Journalists Covering the Parliamentary Elections Faced Harassment and Intimidation

Damiana Veleva was obstructed by men at a polling station in Dolno Osenovo, facing threats to seize her phone. Diyana Zhelyazkova was threatened by Mayor Ismail Ibryam while reporting on voting violations in Vulnari. Zdravka Maslyankova encountered threats from a candidate's son in Veliko Tarnovo after probing into vote trading.

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Germany: Kili Weber Targeted by Far-Right Group While Shopping

WPF condemns this harassment and demands an end to the targeting of Kili. Journalists must be able to report freely without facing intimidation.

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Pakistan: Women Press Freedom stands with Ambreen Fatima in Her Legal Battle Against Online Abuse

Ambreen has been enduring relentless online abuse for her journalistic work, but the harassment escalated recently when a YouTube channel misidentified her in a photo with an athlete, falsely labeling her as his wife.

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