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United Kingdom: WPF Denounces Attempts by Israeli Spokesperson to Discredit Mishal Husain
WPF urges Israeli government and its representatives to respect the independence of journalists and cease their attempts to discredit the press for asking critical questions about its actions in Gaza.
United Kingdom: WPF Condemns Hacking and Suspected Surveillance of Samantha Asumadu
WPF stands in full solidarity with Samantha Asumadu, denouncing any use of surveillance and intimidation to silence investigative journalism. We urge British authorities to thoroughly investigate these breaches, hold the perpetrators accountable, and implement stronger protections for journalists like Asumadu.
United Kingdom: Protestors Attack and Intimidate Journalists During Anti-Muslim Riots
WPF is alarmed by harassment of journalists, raises concerns for safety of reporters covering far-right protests
United Kingdom: Suzanne Martin and Hannah Summers Win Court Fight to Publish Serial Sex Offender’s Name
WPF commends the UK court’s landmark decision granting journalists Suzanne Martin and Hannah Summers the right to publicly identify Kristoffer Paul Arthur White, a convicted sex offender involved in ongoing family court proceedings.
UK: Women Press Freedom Backs NUJ's Call for Accessible Election Campaigns for Disabled Journalists
WPF strongly supports the National Union of Journalists' (NUJ) call for comprehensive accessibility in election coverage, emphasizing the critical need for inclusive media practices.
UK: Women Press Freedom Expresses Alarm Over Sangita Myska's Departure, Calls for Immediate Reinstatement
WPF expresses deep concern over the sudden departure of Sangita Myska, a renowned radio presenter and former BBC reporter, from LBC.
UK: Women Press Freedom Seeks Justice Following Laurence Fox's Indecent Post Targeting Narinder Kaur
WPF stands in solidarity with Narinder Kaur, the recent target of actor-turned-politician Laurence Fox, who callously shared an indecent image of her, an illegal act in the UK.
UK: Women Press Freedom Condemns Deepfake Attacks on Cathy Newman as Part of a Growing Trend Against Journalists
WPF stands firmly against the disturbing and growing misuse of artificial intelligence to create deepfake pornography, the latest incident being that of Cathy Newman.
United Kingdom: openDemocracy Cuts Jobs Amid Funding Challenges
Layoffs indicate deeper issues in financial and strategic management and raise significant concerns about the transparency and accountability of openDemocracy's leadership
United Kingdom: Sima Sabet Urged to Flee Home Following Attack on Colleague
WPF stands in solidarity with Sima Sabet, a former BBC and Iran International journalist, who the Metropolitan Police instructed to leave her residence following the stabbing of her colleague, an Iranian TV presenter in Wimbledon.
United Kingdom: Broadcaster India Willoughby Reports J.K. Rowling to Police
Prominent trans broadcaster India Willoughby has announced that she has reported author J.K. Rowling to police for repeatedly and deliberately misgendering her on Twitter.
Malaysia: In Absentia Prison Sentence for British Journalist Clare Rewcastle-Brown
The sentencing of Clare Rewcastle-Brown by a Malay court to two years in prison in absentia, for defaming the queen consort Sultanah Nur Zahirah of Terengganu, is deeply troubling.
UK: Far-Right Trolls Create Fake Porn Profiles to Silence Sian Norris
CFWIJ and WPF stands firmly against the despicable and malicious tactics employed by the far-Right to silence and intimidate the distinguished investigative journalist
United Kingdom: Assassination Attempt Against Iran International’s Sima Sabet
An alarming and targeted assassination attempt against two news presenters working for the Persian language news channel Iran International in London has been uncovered.
United Kingdom: GB News Hosts Hurl Sexist Comments at Journalists Ava Evans and Rosanna Lockwood
GB News has taken action against host Laurence Fox following derogatory comments he made about journalist Ava Evans during a live discussion.