Syria: authorities urged to reverse dissolution of journalists’ union
IFJ letter to Syrian government supported by the NUJ.
NUJ welcomes Gaza ceasefire deal
The union has called for clear guarantees for press freedom and urged both sides to play their important role in allowing for the safety and protection of all citizens, including brave journalists on frontlines.
News Recovery Plan
A Future for News: the NUJ’s recovery plan for the news industry is the updated road map to reinvigorate the industry and sets out a bold set of measures and interventions to support and protect jobs and quality journalism.
Hong Kong: former journalists among 45 jailed in National Security trial
NUJ and IFJ condemn the crackdown by authorities, following sentences of up to a decade in prison.
Philippines: journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio testifies in Tacloban
The journalist detained since February 2020 on charges of illegal firearm possession and terrorist financing appeared in court on 11 November.
McCullough review deadline extended
The independent review is considering conduct by the Police Service of Northern Ireland arising from concerns raised in relation to the surveillance of journalists, lawyers and other groups.
Yemen: journalist sentenced to death by Houthi-controlled group
The NUJ and IFJ have urged a reversal of the sentence and an end to the intimidation of journalists through the country’s judiciary.
NUJ strongly condemns Israel's closure of Al Jazeera office in Ramallah
Soldiers conducted a raid on 22 September, seizing equipment and documents as they demanded the office shutdown.
NUJ and IFJ statement on arrest of Richard Medhurst
Michelle Stanistreet and Anthony Bellanger have written as general secretaries of the NUJ and IFJ to the Head of UK counter terrorism policing, over the use of anti-terror legislation against journalists.