Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the horrific violation of rights represented by the tragic murder of Iranian journalist Mansoureh Ghadiri Javid.

WPF welcomes the arrest of a man suspected to be Rodriguez's killer, but we demand that the authorities in the Philippines ensure swift justice for the slain journalist and safety of those working to report the truth. A fair probe and accountability in this case is inevitable.

Sandoval was on assignment for Canal Señal 3 La Victoria when she was shot and was mother to a young child. Sentencing is scheduled for October 28, with prosecutors seeking a 30-year prison term.

Amun was shot multiple times in the head by two gunmen suspected to be al-Shabaab militants as she walked to her farm in Abdula Biroole village on October 16, 2024. Local journalists, speaking anonymously for safety reasons, reported that two masked men with AK-47s approached Amun, confirmed her identity, and shot her in the head, killing her instantly.

The horrifying pre-meditated murder comes just one day after Georgia passed anti-LGBTQ+ laws that mirror Russia’s repressive stance.