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United States: Women Press Freedom Stands with Knock LA Against Editorial Interference and Unpaid Labor
WPF stands in full solidarity with the journalists and contributors of Knock LA in their pursuit of editorial independence and fair treatment.
Turkiye: Court Dismisses Media Group’s Second SLAPP Case Against Journalist Canan Kaya
An Istanbul court dismisses a lawsuit against Canan Kaya, Editor-in-Chief of Medya Koridoru brought by Demirören Media Group.
Belarus: Former Journalist Larysa Shchyrakova Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Prison After Closed Trial
The Coalition For Women In Journalism expresses its shock and dismay at the sentencing of former Belsat TV reporter Larysa Shchyrakova.
Türkiye: Acquittal and Travel Ban Lift in Trials Against 2 Women Journalists
In two separate trials against women journalists today, the courts ruled in favor of the accused
Philippines: CFWIJ Congratulates Renowned Journalist Maria Ressa On Her Win Against The Philippine Government
It has been an uphill battle for Rappler CEO and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa against the Philippine judicial system and the libel case lodged against her in 2018.
Russia: CFWIJ Condemns Criminalisation Of Journalist Izabella Evloeva
Journalist and chief editor of Fortanga, Izabella Evloeva, is currently under criminal prosecution with an offence under article 2073 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.
Myanmar: CFWIJ Calls for the Immediate Release of Ma Htet Htet, Convicted on Bogus Terrorism Charges
CFWIJ is deeply troubled by the sentencing of Ma Htet Htet, a journalist in Myanmar, to five years in prison on terrorism charges — a severe and baseless accusation used indiscriminately by Myanmar's military regime to suppress and intimidate the free press.
Ethiopia: CFWIJ Welcomes The Release On Bail Of Journalist Meskerem Abera
Founding editor of private broadcaster Ethio Nikat Media, Meskerem Abera was arrested for the second time within the year 2022 for undisclosed reasons.
Myanmar: CFWIJ Condemns 2-Year Prison Sentence for Thet Wai San
CFWIJ stands in solidarity with Thet Wai San and vehemently condemns her unlawful arrest and subsequent sentencing by Myanmar's military regime.
Canada: New Wave Of Trolls Threaten Women Journalists, CFWIJ Calls On Authorities To Investigate
Journalists Saba Eitizaz, Rachel Gilmore and Erica Ifill have been targeted with a new trolling campaign consisting of a wave of life-threatening emails.
Turkey: CFWIJ Calls For The Release Of Kurdish Journalist Hatice Duman
Journalist and editor-in-chief of the daily Atılım (The Leap), Hatice Duman, has been imprisoned since April 9, 2003.
Serbia: Journalist Jelena Obućina Receives Death Threats From The President's People
Recent shocking online death threats in Serbia have targeted journalist Jelena Obucina of Nova S TV.
Croatia: Journalist Davorka Blažević''s Unjust SLAPP Case Verdict
Respected journalist Davorka Blažević loses SLAPP case against her brought on by Judge Senka Klarić Baranović.
United States: American Journalist Jean Carroll Sues Former President Trump For Sexual Assault And Defamation
American journalist Jean Carroll has sued former US President Trump for "sexual assault” and “defamation”.
United Kingdom: Presenter Ellie Costello Traumatized By Being Stalked For 16 Months
Ellie Costello was left fearing for her safety and suffering from 'panic attacks' after being the target of unsolicited advances and creepy messages from ITV reality show Airline star Leo Jones.