International Women’s Day 2026
International Women’s Day on 8 March is an opportunity to celebrate achievements but also examine ongoing disparities in treatment.
NUJ joins TUC Women’s Conference event on assaults at work
On 5 March the Trade Union Co-ordinating Group held a fringe event at the TUC Women’s Conference on the theme ‘assaults at work.’
Write to End Violence Against Women Awards
The Write to End Violence Against Women (WEVAW) Awards, sponsored by the NUJ, recognise journalists and writers who report on violence against women responsibly, sensitively and accurately.
Abuse against journalists must never be tolerated
The National Union of Journalists has condemned the rising levels of online and in-person abuse wielded against journalists.
TUC Congress 2025: threat of AI to jobs and rights takes centre stage
TUC Congress unanimously supported new laws to stop AI breaching the copyrights of journalists and those working in sectors including books and photography.
NUJ supports motions on ending violence against women and girls and challenging racism
On the second day of the ICTU Congress, Kathryn Johnston, Northern Ireland representative of the NUJ’s Irish Executive Council, has addressed delegates.
NUJ launches Journalists' Safety Tracker
The union is encouraging journalists to use the online reporting tool capturing incidents of harassment, abuse and “lawfare” targeted at journalists across the UK and Ireland.
Women’s TUC conference 2024
NUJ motions on the risks posed to women by AI and the dangers of “unisex” protective wear which do not fit the female form, were passed by conference.
NUJ backs call for an end to the cycle of abuse against women journalists
On International Women's Day, the union is supporting calls to national police leads urging necessary action to address the harmful online violence women journalists face as part of their work.
Afghanistan: oppressive Taliban regime remains two years after takeover
The Taliban’s continued targeting of journalists has had a damning impact on press freedom in the country.