NUJ welcomes release of Evan Gershkovich and other journalists jailed in Russia
The NUJ joined the IFJ and fellow journalist organisations in welcoming the release of Evan Gershkovich and other journalists as part of a prisoner exchange between the United States, Russia and other countries in Europe.
High Court grants Julian Assange permission to appeal extradition to the United States
The National Union of Journalists has welcomed the High Court’s judgment granting Julian Assange victory in his case requesting leave to appeal extradition to the United States.
NUJ condemns as abhorrent Iran’s “convictions” of 44 journalists working on Persian-language media outlets
The union calls for action to be taken against Iran following revelations that the Tehran Revolutionary court in absentia tried the journalists on the charge of "propaganda against the Islamic Republic".
Ninety-four journalists killed in 2023, says IFJ
Publishing ahead of International Human Rights Day, on the 10th December, the International Federation of Journalists insists that far greater action is required from the international community to safeguard journalists’ lives and hold to account their attackers.
NUJ condemns jailing of Iranian journalists
The union has strongly condemned the sentences imposed on two Iranian journalists, Niloofar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi, for reporting on the death of Mahsa Amini, whose death in police custody led to national protests.
IFJ killing list reveals 68 deaths of media workers and 375 in prison
The International Federation of Journalists has published its full annual report on journalists and media staff killed and those behind bars in 2022.
Council of Europe report shows alarming increase in attacks on press freedom
Red lights are "flashing" as reports of incidents increase
Hong Kong: IFJ report documents dire status of Hong Kong’s media
The International Federation of Journalists remains gravely concerned at the rapid collapse of Hong Kong’s free media since the National Security Law’s enactment in 2020 and threats to the safety and well-being of journalists.
IFJ: Human Rights Day
Forty five journalists were killed in 2021 and 365 are in prison