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.
Ukraine: Iryna Belyakova Targeted with Stalking and Online Harassment
20 Khvylyn journalist Iryna Belyakova reports being stalked after an anonymous user shared covert photos and videos of her daily activities on Facebook.
Guatemala: Michelle Mendoza Forced to Flee Amid Threats and Online Harassment Campaigns
Michelle Mendoza was forced to flee her country after receiving threats stemming from online disinformation campaigns that attacked her reputation. The harassment, linked to her investigations into criminal networks within the government.
Canada: WPF Demands Strong Police Action as Samira Mohyeddin Faces Intimidation, Threats Over Gaza Coverage
WPF strongly condemns the threats and attacks targeting journalist Samira Mohyeddin. Shortly after the one year anniversary of Hamas’ assault on Israel and outbreak of war in Gaza, the journalist’s restaurant in Toronto was vandalized. This was preceded by online threats and harassment following her coverage of the plight of Palestinians under Israeli bombardment in Gaza.
United States: Houston Reporter Abigail Dye’s Deepfake Video Raises Alarm on AI Misuse
Women Press Freedom calls for urgent legislative action to curb the malicious use of AI and protect journalists from exploitation.
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.
Afghanistan: Farahnaz Forotan Leads Campaign Exposing Online Harassment Targeting Afghan Women Journalists
We stand with Forotan and all Afghan women journalists enduring these attacks while grappling with the trauma of gender apartheid imposed by the Taliban.
Argentina: Women Press Freedom Condemns Threats and Harassment of Luciana Bertoia by Criminal Group "Los Muertos Vivos”
Women Press Freedom condemns the harassment and threats targeting Pagina/12's journalist Luciana Bertoia by the criminal group "Los Muertos Vivos."
Spain: Business Man Threatens to Doxx La Sexta Journalists After Investigation
WPF denounces online harassment that followed investigation into business practices.
Colombia: Women Press Freedom Condemns Discrediting Efforts and Racist Attacks Targeting Indigenous Reporter Sandra Chindoy
Women Press Freedom stands in solidarity with journalist Sandra Chindoy and vehemently denounces the despicable attacks and racist insults she has endured following her courageous reporting on corruption in the Carlos Galán mayor's office.
India: Women Press Freedom Criticizes LinkedIn for Failing to Address Harassment of Journalist Nishtha Gautam
Despite her frustration and anger, LinkedIn lacks sufficient reporting tools to address the abuse she endured.
Pakistan: Nadia Mirza Speaks Out Against Relentless Online Harassment
This is part of a troubling pattern we have been worryingly monitoring in Pakistan, with prominent figures like Gharidah Farooqi and Asma Shirazi among those targeted
Pakistan: Women Press Freedom Calls for Apology as Gharida Farooqi Faces Harassment Following KP CM’s Sexist Comments
Although Gandapur did not mention Farooqi by name, his disgraceful rhetoric incited a wave of online harassment against her.