Turkiye: WPF Demands an End to Political Intimidation as Party Leader Insults Hilal Köylü
After questioning Nationalist Movement Party leader Devlet Bahçeli on potential disagreements with President Erdoğan, journalist Hilal Köylü faced public scolding and was told to "quit her profession."
Bulgaria: Gendered Insults and Hostile Smears, Politicians Attack Journalist Maria Tsantsarova
In the days leading up to Bulgaria’s snap parliamentary elections on October 27, prominent television journalist Maria Tsantsarova has faced an escalating wave of attacks from political figures in Bulgaria.
Armenia: MP Calls Knar Manukyan 'Scoundrel' and 'Disgusting', WPF Condemns Abuse
MP Hovik Aghazaryan verbally abused journalist Knar Manukyan. His anger stemmed from dissatisfaction with an interview she published. This is not isolated; such disrespect reflects a broader pattern of hostility toward the press in Armenia.
Poland: PiS Party Edits Maria Stepan’s Quotes to Fit Political Narrative, WPF Denounces Manipulation
Opposition party Law and Justice (PiS) used footage of journalists like Maria Stepan in a political ad, distorting their statements to push a political agenda.
Turkiye: Şule Aydın’s Home Defaced Following Threats from Far-Right Leader
WPF vehemently condemns threats of sexual violence targeting the journalist at her home. Police must investigate.
Bolivia: Women Press Freedom Condemns Personal Attacks on TV Host Jimena Antelo
Jimena Antelo facing smears from former president's legal team during TV interview.
Slovakia: WPF Denounces Targeting of Xénia Makarová by Ruling Party, Intimidation of Critics Must Stop
Slovak journalist Xénia Makarová was ambushed by government official Juraj Gedra at her workplace over her article on government office reconstruction. The meeting was secretly recorded by MEP Erik Kaliňák, edited, and shared by the ruling SMER party, sparking attacks against the journalist online.
Turkiye: Political Leader Threatens Şule Aydın and Others for Reporting on Murder
WPF vehemently condemns Nationalist Movement Party leader Devlet Bahçeli's threats against Halk TV and 4 journalists, including Şule Aydın.
Togo: Yvette Sossou Among Six Reporters Assaulted During Togo Opposition Meeting
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns violence against journalists covering political events.
Mexico: Rosalinda Ortiz Ríos Accused of “Political Violence” After Criticizing Official
WPF denounces attempt to criminalize journalist for expressing her opinion.
Somalia: Politician Demeans and Belittles Journalist Amina Ibrahim Abdirahman
Women Press Freedom condemns the harassment of the Maay-language journalist. Government officials must treat all press with respect.
Peru: Minister Threatens Kara Ramírez After She Queries His Potential Involvement in Corruption
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns that elected official's attempt to intimidate the journalist for doing her job.