WPF firmly condemns the state's continued persecution of photo journalist Deisy Peña. She & her colleague Paúl León are being prosecuted on bogus charges of "terrorism" & "criminal association" just for doing their jobs—covering protests against electoral fraud in July.

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.

Women Press Freedom, unequivocally condemns the recent complaint filed against journalist Gisellla Garcés by Darwin Haz, the police chief of Los Ríos and vice president of the pro-government ADN movement. This complaint, which alleges a violation of privacy, represents a troubling attempt to intimidate and silence a journalist who is simply exercising her right to report on matters of public interest.

Journalist Asuman Aranca is facing charges for "violation of privacy" after reporting on the Sinan Ateş murder case. The prosecutor demands punishment, claiming her coverage "exceeded the limits" of press freedom.

WPF stands in solidarity with Değer and demands an end to this judicial harassment. This baseless investigation must be dropped.

Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the sentencing of investigative journalist Heba Abu Taha to one year in prison and a fine exceeding $7,000 by a Jordanian court. This marks the fourth instance of legal harassment she has faced since 2020.

WPF denounces the ruling and urges it be overturned on appeal. We demand an end to vexatious lawsuits targeting journalists for their work.

Women Press Freedom urges Slovak authorities to immediately drop the investigation and ensure that legal means are not weaponized to retaliate against journalists for their work.

Court issues warrants for RAI journalists' arrest following their coverage of Ukraine’s incursion in Kursk. Earlier, the Italian reporters, who are no longer in Russia, were charged with illegal border crossing and placed on the Kremlin's wanted list.

Women Press Freedom strongly denounces Russia's flagrant violations against journalists, as demonstrated by the latest unjust persecution of Catherine Norris Trent.

These charges, part of a broader crackdown on international journalists, aim to intimidate the press and restrict coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Bianet editor stands accused of breaking a confidentiality order. WPF demands bogus charge is dropped.

Kurdish journalist's home was raided following her investigation into alleged criminal activity involving officials. WPF denounces harassment.

Following lawsuits filed against her by the Peruvian Attorney General's Office, a court decision resulted in the revocation of the confidentiality of Peruvian journalist Paola Ugaz's communications.

Sibel Yükler and colleagues facing criminal charges for protesting the unjust detentions of Kurdish journalists in 2022.

After reporting on a sexual harassment case last month, the journalist faced offensive remarks from local politician in Badlapur.

Women Press Freedom condemns the continued targeting of war correspondents covering Ukrainian Armed Forces incursion in Kursk.

Women Press Freedom denounces the legal harassment of the British investigative journalists, demands Malaysian authorities cease her for her important anti-corruption reporting.

Kurdish journalist NurcanYalçın faces up to 10 years in prison on bogus terrorism financing charges.

Women Press Freedom condemns Russia's continued harassment of exiled journalists with draconian "foreign agent" legislation.