NUJ launches Journalists' Safety Tracker
The union is encouraging journalists to use the online reporting tool capturing incidents of harassment, abuse and “lawfare” targeted at journalists across the UK and Ireland.
Tracking abuse of journalists makes us all safer
Tim Dawson, IFJ deputy general secretary, recounts an experience of violence and intimidation as a young journalist whilst welcoming the NUJ’s Journalists’ Safety Tracker.
NUJ urges responsible journalism when reporting on suicide
The union has urged responsible reporting on suicide on social media and in both print and online publications.
NUJ Statement on RTÉ
Union comments on coverage of pay at RTÉ.
Twitter suspends journalists’ accounts
Journalists from the New York Times and CNN are among those suspended for alleged doxing. The union has called Musk's actions hypocritical and a threat to freedom of expression.
Yemen: journalist Hala Badway released
All charges against Badway arising from social media posts in December 2021 have been dropped.
Musk’s Twitter scoop poses threat to media freedom
Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter raises concerns about implications for journalists on the platform.
Sri Lanka: journalist investigated over social media content
NUJ calls for an end to action by authorities who summoned Tharindu Uduwaragedara over his YouTube channel.
Afghanistan: journalist attacked by Taliban forces
NUJ condemns targeting of media workers amid growing number of assaults.
NUJ members condemn targeting of journalists
“Don’t shoot the messenger” event highlights need for a ‘cultural change’ as members stand in solidarity against the abuse of all within the union.