NUJ welcomes the launch of a national action plan to protect journalists
The union said the National Committee for the Safety of Journalists’ plan was an important step towards ensuring journalists can carry out their work free from harassment and attack. It was launched with cross-party support.
Afghanistan: three female media workers killed in separate attacks
The NUJ has joined condemnation of the killers of three female journalists from Afghanistan’s Enikass TV who were shot dead by unknown gunmen in two separate attacks as they attempted to return home from work on March 2.
BBC journalist threatened for working on documentary about Northern Ireland’s mob leader
IFJ extends support and solidarity to threatened BBC journalist.
Netherlands: journalists' safety increasingly under threat
Reporters and film crews became targets during demonstrations against a 9pm curfew aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus.
Spanish government must use revenues from "Google Tax" to support journalism
A new tax on some digital services in Spain is expected to generate huge revenues this year that journalists' unions say should be used to help support media jobs.
Five journalists attacked in Turkey in 2021
Erdogan's government must make progress on ensuring media freedom and the safety of journalists.
Women journalists imprisoned during protests in Ankara
Unions condemn the violence inflicted on colleagues and call for their immediate release.
Iranian journalist Kayvan Samimi starts three-year jail term
Veteran editor given three-year prison term, just one day after his arrest.
IFJ White paper on global journalism
Launched on UN human rights day, this white paper covers issues such as global freedom of expression, working conditions, youth and gender equality.
IFJ condemns actions of Iran International to frustrate NUJ recognition process
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has pledged to mobilise its affiliates the world over in the campaign to allow the journalists their choice of union.