#Turkiye : #DuyguKıt faces investigation for her coverage of concerns surrounding quarry construction near a fatal mine collapse. Accusations of spreading false info aim to silence her important environmental reporting. #WPF urges end to probe.

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#Slovakia : Deputy PM launches smear campaign against #MartinaTöröková for tough questioning. Worrying trend of Slovakian politicians threatening press freedom with boycotts of outlets & insults targeting journalists. #WPF demands attacks end.

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#Burundi : #SandraMuhoza has been detained by national intelligence under unclear circumstances. This follows her critical reporting on local power brokers. Women Press Freedom demands her immediate and unconditional release.

The CAJ calls for Police Montréal to immediately drop the charges of 'criminal mischief' levied against CUTV journalist Savanna.

HT #WomenInJournalism and Committee to Protect Journalists for teaming up on this case of basic press freedoms being violated.

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Such a pleasure to meet Renate Schroeder at the journalism festival. Thank you for the incredible work you do. Excited about the potential for future collaborations in championing freedom of expression & advocating for the safety of women journalists.
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#Argentina : Influencer convicted for harassing #MarinaAbiuso online. His aggressive campaign, which triggered rape & death threats, caused her immense distress. #WPF welcomes verdict, hopes it will encourage more who face harassment to seek recourse.

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#UK : Cathy Newman targeted by deepfake pornography in a disturbing trend against women journalists.
Gaps in legislation and sluggish response of tech platforms enable perpetuation of harm and erosion of media credibility.
Women Press Freedom condemns this misuse of AI and calls

#Perugia : ACOS Alliance, Vance Center for International Justice, Maria Salazar Ferro, Silk Road Training, & award-winning journalist Laura Silvia Battaglia al-Jalal discussed the significance of risk assessment & training for journalists reporting in conflict zones and beyond at journalism festival.
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#Turkiye : Prosecutor investigating #DuyguKıt for her environmental reporting in Erzincan. Facing accusations of 'spreading misleading info' & defamation for covering local opposition to quarry construction. #WPF denounces attempt to criminalize journalist, probe must be dropped.

5 years after her killing #LyraMcKee 's legacy of truth and hope still shines bright, yet justice remains elusive. As we remember her today, Women Press Freedom demands accountability for her senseless murder and closure for her loved ones.

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🇬🇪 #Georgia : IPI condemns riot police assault on #journalists Aleksandre Keshelashvili, Giorgi Baskhajauri of Aprili.Media & Giorgi Badriadze of Tabula Media covering a protest #rally . We urge Georgian Government for a transparent investigation. buff.ly/3VX3qqZ

📢 #WomenInJournalism attending the Gender Justice Journalism with Claire Provost & KipManu from TheIJSC. Their dedication to promoting gender justice through journalism is truly inspiring. I encourage everyone to explore their impactful work and initiatives at theijsc.org.

“I was arrested for covering a demonstration highlighting a Canadian bank’s contribution to the violence in Gaza. I’m only one of the numerous journalists in the last few years to be arrested in Canada while covering social movements critiquing ongoing colonialism.'

#Slovakia : Deputy PM verbally attacks Televízia Markíza's #MartinaTöröková for tough questions, resorting to abuse & accusations of political bias. #WPF alarmed by Slovakian politicians' repeated attempts to discredit press. We demand respect for journalists from elected officials.

This quarter, Canada is head on with top press freedom violators Russia and Turkey in arresting (charging) journalists for doing their job. Just let that sink in for a little.

#Germany : Despite initial agreement acknowledging her activism, helenfares was dismissed by SWR amidst death and deportation threats and being labeled anti-Semitic.

Prior to signing the contract, Fares told the broadcaster, 'I am a journalist AND an activist. I talk about

We can't help but see the pattern of which journalists get criminalized in Canada: those covering protest and acts of resistance.

This time it's Savanna.

We must remember that #pressfreedom in Canada is aspirational, not reality.

#Canada : CUTV's Savanna charged with 'mischief' for covering #Palestinian protest. She was arrested alongside activists despite presenting valid press credentials. Women Press Freedom denounces these bogus charges. Earlier this quarter Brandi Morin was charged in

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#Turkiye : Police assault, make racist threats against Eylul Deniz during detention. Treatment she endured is appalling, emblematic of trend of police violence against press in Turkiye. #WPF demands investigation, officers must be held accountable.
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