NUJ wins settlement for photographers at Black Lives Matter protest
The union won an apology and out-of-court settlements for two photographers and a video journalist who were detained while covering a Black Lives Matter solidarity protest for Eric Garner at Westfield shopping centre in Shepherd’s Bush, London, on December 10, 2014.
Iran: journalists’ accreditation system threatens media freedom
Journalists in Iran may soon require a government licence to work in the country.
Iran: NUJ joins IFJ in calling for the release of all detained journalists
A year on from Mahsa Amini’s death and protests in Iran, several journalists remain imprisoned in the country.
NUJ welcomes UN commitment to investigate threats against BBC News Persian journalists and their families
The confirmation was announced on 5 July during the 53rd session of the Human Rights Council.
Join the right to strike day of action
There will be a day of protests across the UK on Wednesday 1 February.
Hertfordshire Constabulary accepts liability for unlawful detention of journalist
The National Union of Journalists has welcomed an admission from the police force recognising journalist Ben Cawthra was falsely imprisoned following his arrest in November.
UN votes to investigate Iran’s crackdown on protesters
Journalists reporting the anti-government demonstrations are also targeted.
Journalists’ arrests at Just Stop Oil protests threaten press freedom
The union has called for ‘immediate action’ and condemned arrests of three journalists by Hertforshire police.
Chad: journalist killed at protest
NUJ backs calls for an independent investigation into the murder.
Iran: concerns grow over the safety of journalists
Authorities must confirm the whereabouts of four journalists unaccounted for since fire broke out at Evin prison.