DM2025: media freedom
The use of counter-terror legislation against journalists was condemned at DM. Motions on SLAPPs and on a campaign reforming the law, allowing the Investigatory Powers Tribunal to award costs were carried.
India: Journalist detained amid environmental protests
NUJ backs demand for journalists to be allowed to cover public interest stories without fear of reprisals
NUJ condemns shocking attack on journalist Natiq Malikzada
The journalist vocal in his opposition of the Taliban was attacked in his accommodation in February.
NUJ repeats call for release of Jimmy Lai
The union has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in welcoming a statement by the UN special rapporteur on Counter-terrorism and Human Rights, urging China and Hong Kong to release Lai.
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.