Palestine: NUJ joins calls for justice over Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing
Following the three year anniversary of the killing of the journalist by the Israel Defense Forces, the NUJ joins the International Federation of Journalists in calling on the International Criminal Court to investigate her killing.
NUJ repeats call for the release of Jimmy Lai
The Apple Daily founder faces life imprisonment and has been held in solitary confinement since December 2020.
DM week online events
From 24-27 April, members can join 5pm talk-ins and lunchtime fringes with expert speakers on topics including neurodiversity, journalists' safety and local news.
Iran's targeting of journalists raised at UN Human Rights Council
Iran’s extra-territorial targeting of journalists in the UK, Germany and across Europe has attracted criticism and concern at the 52nd session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council in Geneva.
UN raises ‘grave concern’ with Iran over harassment of BBC News Persian staff
The United Nations raised the concerns in a formal communication requesting Iran’s response and explanation.
BBC files UN complaint about online violence towards women journalists
The NUJ says the "truly chilling" threats must be stopped
BBC News Persian
The BBC has marked International Human Rights Day by calling upon Iran to end the escalating cross-border harassment and threats towards its journalists.
UN highlights ongoing targeting and harassment of UK-based journalists
UN reports document the death threats and reprisals BBC Persian Service journalists have faced.