WPF is deeply concerned for the safety of press workers in Georgia following the disputed elections marred by violence, allegations of vote rigging, and claims of electoral misconduct. Throughout election day, journalists reporting at polling stations faced assaults, intimidation, and obstruction, highlighting the growing dangers for independent media covering politically sensitive events in the country

During the ongoing Israel/Palestine conflict, the fundamental principles of press freedom have come under dire threat.

The assault left several injured, including a woman journalist from Radio Capital. We call on the interim government of Bangladesh to conduct an immediate, thorough investigation into this attack and to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Sources on the ground tell us women journalists are being specifically targeted by police, opposition party supporters, and protestors while covering the situation following the military takeover.

Women Press Freedom expresses solidarity with Ilana Curiel, who was targeted by right-wing and ultranationalist protesters while reporting on the riots at Sde Teiman detention facility.

WPF vehemently condemns the egregious attack on Nadia Sharmeen, a reporter for Ekattor TV, who was wounded by police gunfire in Jatrabari on July 18, 2024.

WPF expresses deep concern over the shooting of journalist Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki while she covered protests in Nakuru County.

WPF vehemently condemns the violent assaults on Melita Vrsaljko, a journalist and fact-checker for Faktograf.hr and the Climate Portal.

Ultra-Orthodox community members throw bottles and garbage, spit on the journalist, and call her and colleagues “impure.”

WPF expresses our deepest solidarity with Linda Tirado, a courageous photojournalist who was gravely injured by Minneapolis police while covering the George Floyd protests in 2020.

At least 10 journalists were injured in police clashes with anti-government protestors. As violence erupted, journalists Nane Hayrapetian and Nare Gevorgyan were both trampled and injured by police officers while reporting on the unrest.

WPF condemns in the strongest terms the brutal assaults and impediments faced by journalists during the June 5 commemoration march in East Jerusalem.

WPF strongly condemns the harassment, intimidation, and aggressive behavior faced by several women journalists covering former President Jacob Zuma’s MK Party rally.

WPF condemns the violent attacks by security forces against journalists covering the funeral of opposition leader Bobi Wine.

WPF condemns the violent manner in which CNN News18 reporter Yesha Kotak was attacked by a police constable in Mumbai.