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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.
Turkiye: Miyase İlknur Receives 20-Month Suspended Sentence For Column on Tax Haven Investigation
Cumhuriyet newspaper columnist Miyase İlknur has been given a suspended sentence of 20 months for defaming judges of the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court of Appeals.
Australia: Press Council Backs Louise Milligan's Complaint Over Defamatory Article by The Australian
The Australian Press Council finds an editorial published by The Australian newspaper to be defamatory and intends to tarnish journalist Louise Milligan's reputation as a reporter.
Ukraine: Agriculture Machinery Company Sues Mariana Metelska For Reporting on its Dealings with Russia and Belarus
The Coalition For Women In Journalism believes this lawsuit is an attempt to intimidate and silence Mariana Metelska and investigative work of Volyn Online.
Tunisia: Chadha Hadj Mbarek May Face Capital Punishment in Second Arrest
Chadha Hadj Mbarek was arrested for a second time in connection with Instalingo, a content creation company under investigation for "attacks on state security."
Lebanon: Dima Sadek Receives 1 Year Prison Sentence and Fine For Social Media Post
Acclaimed Lebanese journalist jailed for a year and slapped with a hefty fine after court rules against her in a criminal libel case brought by the Free Patriotic Movement.
Italy: Former PM Files Criminal & Civil Lawsuit Against Journalist Bianca Berlinguer
Defamation lawsuit follows Berlinguer claiming the former PM pressured journalists to target political rivals with negative press.
Comoros: Defamation Trial Against Andjourza Abouheir Commences for Speaking out About Sexual Violence
Andjouza Abourheir faces criminal defamation and insult charges after a complaint by an executive of broadcaster ORTC for speaking out about sexual violence.