Mauritania: nearly 2,000 workers secure contracts at public media institutions
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in welcoming the Mauritanian government's decision to regularise 1,860 public service media workers as a historic trade union victory.
Afghanistan: Two media workers killed in cross-border fighting
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and Afghan Independent Journalists’ Union (AIJU) in condemning the killing of two media workers in Afghanistan.
Gaza: NUJ urges safety of detained Global Sumud Flotilla journalists
The National Union of Journalists has expressed its grave concern over the safety of journalists detained by Israeli authorities.
Belarus: union supports journalists resettle after their ‘forced exile’
The Belarusian Association of Journalists is supporting several journalists forced to rebuild their lives outside Belarus, following their transfer to Lithuania this month.
TUC Congress 2025: solidarity with journalists in Gaza and worldwide
TUC Congress unanimously passed an NUJ motion calling on delegates to continue standing in solidarity with journalists globally and condemn attacks against media workers.
NUJ members organise 48 hours of further action in solidarity with Palestinian journalists
Members across the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe organised 48 hours of further action this week to commemorate colleagues killed in the current Gaza conflict and to highlight the vital importance of press freedom.
Palestine: hospital killings by Israeli forces show need for global action
The airstrikes on Nasser hospital in Khan Yunis in which at least 20 people were killed, including five journalists and media workers, underlines the need for global action to end the Israeli government’s war on journalism and truth, the NUJ has said.
NUJ members hold vigils and protests for colleagues killed in Gaza
Following the killing of five Al Jazeera staff and a freelance photojournalist by Israeli forces on Sunday, NUJ members across the UK and Ireland are holding vigils and protests in solidarity with colleagues killed.
Open letter on protecting journalists and defending truth in Gaza
The NUJ, International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), and Palestinian Journalists’ Syndicate (PJS) are among signatories of open letter urging action to protect journalists and truth in Gaza.
Pakistan: mass layoffs at media conglomerate
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in calling for the prompt reinstatement of media workers at Jang Group.