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Russia: Women and Non-Binary Journalists Wanted by the Kremlin
The Interior Ministry issues arrest warrants for at least 13 women and non-binary journalists.
Thailand: Chutima Sidasathian On Trial For Criminal Defamation
A decade after being acquitted of defamation charges linked to her reporting on human trafficking, Chutima Sidasathian is yet again on trial for criminal defamation — this time for her 2021 exposé on a corrupt lending scheme involving state officials.
The Netherlands: More Than 8 Women Journalists Systematically Bullied and Discriminated Against at National Broadcaster
WPF calls on broadcaster to overhaul its leadership and culture to guarantee equitable and dignified treatment for employees.
Senegal: TV Presenter Maimouna Ndour Faye Stabbed Multiple Times
WPF is appalled by the violent assault against well-known television host Maimouna Ndour Faye.
Gaza: Over 50 Journalists Call for Unrestricted Access for Foreign Press to Gaza
WPF stands in firm support of the over 50 journalists who have courageously called for unrestricted access for the foreign press to Gaza.
Turkiye: Nadiye Gürbüz Acquitted of Terror Related Charges
Women Press Freedom welcomes court’s decision while urging an end to state’s abuse of anti-terror legislation to target journalist
Kosovo: Adelina Ahmeti Attacked While Covering Church-Building Initiative
WPF stands in firm opposition to threats and intimidation yielded at journalist Adelina Ahmeti and camera operator Jetmir Hoxha of BRIN.
Germany: Demonstrators Target Susanne Daubner and Tagesschau Journalists with Deepfake Audio
WPF vehemently denounces the recent deepfake audio featuring Susanne Daubner, Jens Riewa, and other Tagesschau journalists during a demonstration in Dresden, Germany, on February 26, 2024.
Iran: Regime Sentences Saba Azarpeik and Kimia Fathizadeh to Prison on Bogus Charges
WPF vehemently opposes the Iranian regime's recent actions against journalists Saba Azarpeik and Kimia Fathizadeh.
India: British-Kashmiri Nitasha Kaul Denied Entry to India at Bengaluru Airport
WPF vehemently denounces the incident involving British-Kashmiri Professor Nitasha Kaul, who was denied entry into India upon her arrival at Bengaluru Airport on February 25, 2024.
Brazil: Football Club Mascot Sexually Harasses Sports Journalist Gisele Kümpel During Match
WPF stands in full solidarity with Gisele Kümpel, a sports journalist, who experienced sexual harassment involving the mascot of Internacional de Porto Alegre — a prominent football club — during a match against Gremio.
Russia: Anna Sliva and Yulia Petrova Detained Covering Women’s Protest in Moscow
WPF vehemently condemns the aggressive and unjust detention of journalists Anna Sliva and Yulia Petrova in Moscow, while they were performing their duties in reporting on the peaceful Way Home Movement's protest.
United States: Amanda Moore Harassed and Banned from Covering CPAC
WPF stands in full support of Amanda Moore, whose journalistic rights were blatantly infringed upon during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).
Ukraine: Russian Occupying Forces in Crimea Detain and Fine Lutfiye Zudiyeva for Facebook Post
WPF vehemently condemns the recent actions taken by Moscow-installed authorities in Crimea against Lutfiye Zudiyeva, a Crimean Tatar journalist and activist, under the spurious charges of "misuse of freedom of mass media."
India: Deepfake of Prominent Journalist Anjana Om Kashyap in Deceptive Health Product Ad
WPF firmly stands against the malicious use of deepfake technology in media and the consequent threats it poses to the safety, dignity, and professional integrity of journalists, particularly women.