Turkiye: Bogus Terror Accusations Against Öznur Değer Following Her Reporting on Torture
WPF stands in solidarity with Değer and demands an end to this judicial harassment. This baseless investigation must be dropped.
Turkiye: Pinar Gayip Briefly Detained After Yet Another Complaint from Lawyer Linked to Sexual Assault Case
Pinar Gayip was briefly detained after being summoned to an Istanbul police station on October 14, 2024. She was taken into custody following yet another criminal complaints from lawyer Sezgin Keleş, who has persistently harassed Pınar due to her reporting on his conviction for "simple sexual assault."
Mexico: Azucena Uresti and Colleague Targeted by Sinaloa Governor Over Crime Reporting
WPF demands that the governor focus on combating the wave of violence in Culiacán, instead of trying to hold journalists responsible for safety concerns.
Jordan: Women Press Freedom Denounces Heba Abu Taha's Sentencing Under Draconian Cybercrime Law
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.
Kosovo: Women Press Freedom Condemns Arson Attack on Nevenka Medić's Car
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the vandalization of Nevenka Medić's car, the director of the Kossev portal, which occurred over the weekend in downtown North Mitrovica.
Iran: Women Press Freedom Opposes Court's Decision to Sustain 5-Year Sentences for Niloofar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the recent court decision to impose five-year prison sentences on journalists Niloofar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi.
Turkiye: Police Beat and Threaten Heval Önkol and Ceylan Şahinli at Rally, WPF Calls for Investigation
Heval Onkol was beaten and threatened, while Ceylan Şahinli faced multiple attempts to obstruct her reporting.
Iran: Women Press Freedom Condemns the Summoning of Niloofar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi to Begin Their Prison Sentences
Women Press Freedom condemns the alarming violation of press freedom represented by the summoning of journalists Niloofar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi to begin their five-year prison sentences in the Islamic Republic. The recent announcement by Asghar Jahangir, spokesperson for Iran's judiciary, regarding their sentences—one year for propaganda against the state and five years for assembly and collusion against national security—highlights the ongoing repression of independent journalism in Iran.
Canada: WPF Welcomes Long Overdue Arrest of Mercedes Stephenson's Harasser
Police have finally arrested the man harassing Mercedes Stephenson, political journalist and Ottawa bureau chief for Global News. Stephenson experienced ongoing targeting despite taking legal action against her harasser.
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.
Georgia: Sophiko Niauri Fined in SLAPP Suit by Former Minister
WPF denounces the ruling and urges it be overturned on appeal. We demand an end to vexatious lawsuits targeting journalists for their work.
Russia: Ukrainian Journalist Victoria Roschyna Dies in Russian Custody, Kremlin Must Be Held Accountable
Women Press Freedom is devastated by news of Victoria's passing. She should never have been behind bars in the first place. We demand accountability from Russian authorities. Her family and loved ones deserve justice.
Slovakia: Kristina Ciroková and Karolína Kiripolská Questioned For Reporting on Controversial Sect
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.
Belarus: Court Upholds 10-Year Conviction of Exiled Journalist Hanna Liubakova
Belarus’ Supreme Court has upheld a 10-year sentence in absentia for exiled journalist Hanna Liubakova on charges of "seizing power" & "extremism"—a blatant act of transnational repression.
Italy: WPF Demands Justice Following Live On-Air Attack on Reporter Barbara Di Palma
Alleged cult leader Kadir Bouasrya attacked Barbara Di Palma during a live broadcast for Rai Uno. As the journalist reported on his controversial claims, he violently struck her microphone and threatened her.
Kyrgyzstan: Makhabat Tazhibek kyzy Sentenced, Aika Beyshekeeva on Probation - WPF Denounces
Makhabat Tazhibek kyzy sentenced to 6 years for allegedly inciting mass unrest through her investigative work at Temirov Live. Her colleague Aika Beyshekeeva received 3 years probation.
Venezuela: Community Reporting Halted, Pableysa Ostos Blocked from Investigating Poor School Conditions
WPF denounces this as an unacceptable obstruction of the public's right to know. Press must be free to report on matters of community interest without impediment.
Turkiye: Pelin Özkaptan Sentenced for “Terrorist Propaganda” Over Social Media Posts
WPF vehemently denounces prison sentence given to journalist for expressing an opinion online. We demand the conviction is overturned.
Russia: Authorities Target Italian Journalists with Arrest Warrants for Reporting from Kursk
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.