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Serbia: Women Press Freedom Condemns Government Smear Campaign Against Tamara Skrozza
Women Press Freedom offers its full support to FoNet journalist Tamara Skrozza, who is facing a coordinated defamation campaign from media outlets closely linked to the Serbian government.
Italy: WPF Welcomes the Dismissal of SLAPP Against Journalist Sara Manisera
After almost two years, Sara Manisera’s legal battle with the Mayor of Abbiategrasso finally comes to an end, as a judge dismisses the libel case against her.
Italy: Giulia Cortese Fined for Defamatory Comments on Prime Minister Meloni's Height
WPF is dismayed by a court’s decision ordering Giulia Cortese to pay damages to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for “defamatory remarks” she made on social media, which the court deemed as "body shaming."
Ireland: Defamation Case Victory for Kitty Holland
WPF commends the Irish judicial system for upholding the integrity of journalism by awarding €35,000 in damages to award-winning journalist Kitty Holland in her defamation case against former colleague John Waters.
Colombia: Women Press Freedom Urges Government to Retract Defamatory Claims Against María Jimena Duzán
WPF vehemently condemns the threats and defamatory accusations directed at María Jimena Duzán, a respected journalist who has long been a stalwart defender of press freedom and investigative journalism in Colombia.
Pakistan: Women Press Freedom Demands Withdrawal of Newly Adopted Defamation Bill in Punjab
WPF strongly condemns the passage of a defamation law in Pakistan’s Punjab province.
Turkiye: Yasemin Çongar and Colleagues’ Libel Suit Verdict Threatens Press Freedom
WPF organization vehemently condemns the recent ruling by the Anadolu 9th Civil Court of First Instance, which ordered journalists Yasemin Çongar, Mehmet Baransu, Ahmet Altan, and Yıldıray Oğur to pay damages to retired General Çetin Doğan.
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.
Chile: Josefa Barraza Faces Libel Charges from Former Congresswoman
WPF expresses unwavering support for Josefa Barraza — the director of the independent news website El Ciudadano — who is being sued by former congresswoman Andrea Molina for libel.
Australia: Lisa Wilkinson and Network 10 Cleared in Defamation Case
WPF welcomes the dismissal of charges of defamation against journalist Lisa Wilkinson and broadcaster Network 10.
Pakistan: Abuser Serves Rabia Anum with Defamation for Reporting on Domestic Violence
CFWIJ and WPF expresses deep concern over Pakistani anchor Rabia Anum facing a defamation legal notice for using her social media platform to raise awareness about a domestic violence victim named Nomaika, who accused her husband, news anchor Ashfaque Ishaque Satti, of physical abuse.
United States: Freelance Journalist Lisa Kwon Wins Legal Battle Over Airbnb Report, Faces Financial Strain
WPF welcomes the resolution of the legal battle faced by journalist Lisa Kwon, who courageously stood her ground against a defamation lawsuit filed by a landlord following her investigative report on illegally operated Airbnbs in Los Angeles.
Australia: 5 Women Journalists Subjected to Smear Campaigns and Slander by Murdoch’s Media
At least five journalists in Australia have faced targeted accusations and smear campaigns from Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp media outlets following their reporting on Gaza.
Germany: Investigative Journalist Irina Borogan Sued by Alexey Kozlov
The Coalition For Women In Journalism expresses grave concern and stands in solidarity with the Russian dissident authors Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan in light of the recent legal actions taken against their work.
North Macedonia: Court Rules Against Saska Cvetkovska in SLAPP Case by Former Deputy Prime Minister
A North Macedonian court has ruled against Investigative Reporting Lab (IRL) and its Editor-in-chief, Saska Cvetkovska, in a defamation case filed by the country's former Deputy Prime Minister.