NUJ describes the Wall Street Journal’s sacking of Hong Kong Journalists’ Association chair as “shocking”
Michelle Stanistreet said the newspaper’s action flies in the face of its claim to be a beacon for press freedom.
China: journalists arbitrarily arrested and sentenced
The NUJ has condemned the arrests of journalists in the country and called on Chinese authorities to end its persecution of media workers.
#IFJLondon: We need to resist the dominance of the US and Chinese markets, says BBC director general
Tim Davie told the IFJ conference that individual countries need to fight to be able to tell their own stories and news.
Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai’s national security trial begins
NUJ repeats its call for an end to the journalist’s persecution, urging the withdrawal of all charges.
China: journalists detained on espionage and national security charges
The National Union of Journalists has joined the International Federation of Journalists in calling on the Chinese government to release journalists arbitrarily detained in recent weeks.
Hong Kong: IFJ report explores challenges for Hong Kong journalists in the diaspora
NUJ backs calls by the International Federation of Journalists for greater action by governments and organisations to support Hong Kong journalists who have fled the country.
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.
Peers asked to support proper funding of the World Service
The BBC’s reputation as a world-class broadcaster is being severely undermined by cuts to the World Service.
NUJ World Service briefing December 2022
The BBC is cutting the World Service’s budget by £28.5m per year from April 2023, with 382 posts (almost one in five) to go. This NUJ briefing explains the impact of the cuts to the service.
China: journalists arrested and detained by police
NUJ condemns decision by Chinese authorities and calls for the safety and protection of journalists throughout the country.