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Israel/Palestine: Threats and Attacks against Women Journalists Covering the Conflict
During the ongoing Israel/Palestine conflict, the fundamental principles of press freedom have come under dire threat.
Ukraine: War Photographer Olga Kovalova Injured in Russian Shelling on Front Line
War photographers Olga Kovalova and Vladyslav Krasnoshchok were injured by Russian shelling while covering the conflict in Toretsk, Donetsk.
Ukraine: Women Press Freedom Condemns 2nd Detention of Editor Zhanna Kyseliova by Russian Forces
Russian military forces detained Zhanna Kyseliova, editor of the Kakhovska Zoria newspaper, on June 27, 2024, in Kakhovka, Kherson, following a raid on her apartment.
United States: International Women’s Media Foundation Rescinds Courage in Journalism Award Given to Maha Hussaini
The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) has decided to revoke the 2024 Courage in Journalism Award from freelance Palestinian journalist Maha Hussaini.
Russia: 10 Months After Vanishing in Occupied Ukraine, Women Press Freedom Confirms Russia is Keeping Victoria Roshchyna Captive
Victoria Roshchyna, a Ukrainian journalist who went missing in August 2023, is being held by Russia’s Ministry of Defence, WPF can confirm.
Sudan: Inaam Ahmady Forcefully Displaced, Threatened at Gun Point
WPF is deeply alarmed by the escalating violence and targeted attacks against women journalists in Sudan, with the latest target Inaam Ahmady.
Sudan: Samar Sulaiman and Azaz Kamal al-Din Threatened and Doxxed for Supporting Humanitarian Work
WPF condemns threats against Samar Sulaiman, a journalist accused of links to the military faction Rapid Support Forces (RSF) due to her humanitarian efforts.
Gaza: Israeli Airstrike Kills Palestinian Journalist Amal Zohd in Gaza City
Palestinian journalist Amal Zohd, along with her entire family, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City hours before the humanitarian pause began.
Lebanon: Israel Kills Al Mayadeen Correspondent Farah Omar and Cameraman in Rocket Strike in South Lebanon
The Coalition For Women In Journalism is appalled and devastated by the killings of journalists Farah Omar and Rabih Al-Me'mari in southern Lebanon.
West Bank: Pregnant Palestinian Journalist Somaya Jawabra Detained by Israeli Forces
Israeli authorities detain Palestinian journalist Somaya Jawabra in Nablus. Since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, Israeli forces have detained thousands of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
West Bank: Palestinian Journalist and Activist Lama Khater Threatened with Rape in Prison
The Coalition For Women In Journalism is concerned for the welfare of journalist Lama Khater following her detention by Israeli Defense Forces.
UK: Palestinian Journalist Yara Eid Admitted to Hospital in London After 29 Family Members Die in Shelling
With the escalating conflict in Gaza, more journalists face life-threatening situations, leading to a mounting death toll.
Canada: Surge of Threats Target Journalist Saba Eitizaz Amid Israel-Gaza War
Esteemed journalist Saba Eitizaz faces a distressing surge of Islamophobic threats online, including explicit plans of physical harm.
Israel: Hamas Kills Journalists Shai Regev and Ayelet Arnin in Supernova Music Festival Massacre
Hamas militants, perpetrating indiscriminate violence, killed over 200 festival goers at the Supernova rave in southern Israel, including journalists Shai Regev and Ayelet Arnin.
Russia: Russia Adds Ukrainian Journalist Yanina Sokolova to Wanted List
Russia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs adds Ukrainian journalist Yanina Sokolova to its “terrorist” wanted list on undisclosed charges.