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United States: Libel Lawsuit Aims to Muzzle Iowa Journalists Reporting on Book Bans
WPF vehemently condemns the libel lawsuit filed against Laura Belin, editor of Bleeding Heartland, and contributor Marie Gleason.
Turkiye: Zeynep Durgut on Trial for Reporting Protest Against Gender-Based Violence
WPF condemns the charges brought against Zeynep Durgut, who was unjustly and forcibly arrested while she was covering a women's rights activist's press statement in November 2023.
France: Death Threats Sent to Céline Martelet and Édith Bouvier Following Their Terrorism-Related Conviction
WPF stands in solidarity with French freelance journalists Céline Martelet and Édith Bouvier, who are harassed online — including being sent death threats — after being handed ten and twelve months of suspended imprisonment by the Paris Court of First Instance in a terrorism-related case.
Pakistan: Alarming Gender Inequality in Islamabad’s Media Ecosystem Study Finds
WPF expresses deep concern over the significant underrepresentation and mistreatment of women journalists within Pakistani news organizations, as vividly outlined in the recent gender audit Unequal Newsrooms: A Gender Audit of Pakistani Media Organisations.
Mexico: Women Press Freedom Decries Political Pressure Leading to Laura Brugés’ Firing
WPF unequivocally stands in solidarity with esteemed journalist Laura Brugés following her sudden termination from Radio Formula.
Turkiye: Bianet’s Ayça Söylemez Acquitted of “Targeting Counter-Terrorism Official”
Ayça Söylemez faces prosecution and three years imprisonment for an article on a former judge and current deputy justice minister.
Albania: Prime Minister Edi Rama Inappropriately Touches Ambrozia Meta During Press Conference
WPF expresses unwavering support for Syri TV journalist Ambrozia Meta, whose personal and professional boundaries were violated by Prime Minister Edi Rama during a press conference.
Turkiye: WPF Welcomes European Court Ruling Ayşenur Parıldak's Detention Unlawful
WPF welcomes the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruling Turkiye violated the freedom, security, and freedom of expression rights of journalist Ayşenur Parıldak — exonerating the journalist and acknowledging the unjust sentence she endured.
Argentina: Women Press Freedom Condemns Attempts to Discredit Cynthia García Amidst Press Freedom Decline
WPF strongly condemns distressing attempts to discredit Cynthia García and various institutions by journalist Luis Majul.
Russia: Exiled Yevgenia Baltatarova Yet Again Bogusly Charged
WPF condemns the ongoing persecution of Yevgenia Baltatarova by the Russian government. Baltatarova, a Russian journalist forced to live in exile, has endured relentless scrutiny and harassment for her reporting.
Turkiye: Police Assault and Threaten Eylül Deniz Yaşar During Detention
WPF supports Yaşar's decision to file a complaint against police officers who subjected the journalist to physical assault, racist insults, and threats when they violently detained her.
Peru: AI-Generated Deepfakes of Prominent Journalists and Celebrities Used in Investment Scam
WPF strongly condemns the exploitation of AI technology to create deepfake videos of journalists Jomayvit Gálaga and Verónica Linares, among other notable Peruvian personalities, for the promotion of fraudulent investment schemes.
Russia: Antonina Favorskaïa Sentenced After Laying Flowers at Navalny's Grave
WPF is outraged by SotaVision journalist Antonina Favorskaïa’s ten-day sentence in prison for allegedly refusing to comply with police officers' demands; the arrest is clearly a targeted reprisal for her extensive reporting on Alexei Navalny.
Turkiye: Police Assault and Detain Journalists Covering Kurdish New Year Celebrations
WPF is appalled by the police violence and unjust detention of journalists covering the Kurdish New Year Celebrations (Nowruz) in Istanbul.
Russia: Over 200 United States Journalists, Academics and Government Employees Added to Blacklist
WPF condemns the Russian government's recent imposition of personal sanctions on more than 200 American citizens, including government employees, academics, and notably, journalists — citing what it perceives as unjustified and hostile actions by the United States government.