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.
Journalists' unions unite with plan to save journalism from the tech giant bullies
The National Union of Journalists in the UK and Ireland has joined unions representing tens of thousands of media workers in Australia, Canada and the US in presenting a plan to save journalism from the greedy and anti-democratic tech platforms, which are sucking the lifeblood from the industry.
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.
NUJ calls on Turkey to stop the deportation of Mohammad Mosaed
Mohammad Mosaed was forced to flee his home and Turkey should not hand him over to Iran.
NUJ statement on attacks on press during riots by Trump supporters
Democracy needs a strong, independent and plural press – otherwise the mob will win.
Women journalists imprisoned during protests in Ankara
Unions condemn the violence inflicted on colleagues and call for their immediate release.