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#Venezuela : Women Press Freedom condemns detention & intimidation of #NicoleGómezCubillán during coverage of the National Popular Consultation, where voters select state-funded projects. Official demanded image deletion. We urge Venezuelan govt to respect journalists' rights.

#Turkiye : Nimet Ölmez acquitted of an 'insult' charge. Ölmez faced trial for critiquing involvement of public figure in controversial case. #WPF celebrates decision and urges an end to legal harassment tactics aimed at silencing journalists.

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Unfortunately I can't attend, but this happening NOW! And you should!

#Mexico : Women Press Freedom denounces attacks on #CameliaMuñoz . Camelia Muñoz faced verbal assault from municipal president Román Alberto Cepeda & physical confrontation by press chief Cristal Barrientos. We call on the Mexican govt to safeguard journalists & guarantee a secure…

#Iran : Women Press Freedom condemns #DinaGhalibaf 's transfer to Evin Prison's women's ward & #AtenaFaraghdani 's violent re-arrest in the face of Iran's crackdown on journalists. We demand their immediate release & call for international attention on their cases.
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#Event : Join us on April 25, 2024, from 4:30 to 6 PM for a vital reception hosted by the Coalition For Women In Journalism, RFE/RL, and other leading press freedom organizations. Together, we stand with jailed journalists worldwide.
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#Russia : Exiled journalist #MariaMenshikova faces 2nd round of terrorism charges linked to Журнал DOXA 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️'s 2022 report on anti-war acts in Russia & Belarus. Journalism is not terrorism. #WPF demands charges dropped & end to Kremlin's press repression.

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“The UK has been accused by Amnesty International of “deliberately destabilising” human rights on the global stage for its own political ends.
In its annual global report, released today…” theguardian.com/global-develop…

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#Pakistan : Journalist Tahira Nosheen Rana’s barbaric murder raises concerns for women's safety. Women Press Freedom demands authorities take swift action and thoroughly investigate the murder, bringing Rana’s killers to justice.

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#India : The forced departure of journalist Avani Dias on the eve of India's election is alarming. Reporting the truth should not be stifled. We urge India to ensure press freedom and allow journalists to do their vital work freely.

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9 journalists who got arrested in Turkey today was not in the field but in a raid.

Kurdish media in Turkey is being raided by authorities, their journalists being detained without cause. We at Women Press Freedom are very concerned about their safety & demand immediate release!

#Turkiye : Women Press Freedom strongly condemns Turkish authorities' raids targeting Kurdish journalists, resulting in the detentions of 9 journalists, including 4 women. Targeting of Kurdish media is unacceptable. We demand their release.

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#Russia : Authorities raid #KseniaKlochkova 's home in connection with criminal case against her exiled colleague. Devices confiscated & journalist is summoned for questioning. #WPF denounces, Kremlin's relentless targeting of independent press must end.

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#India : Australian journalist Avani Dias leaves India after her visa extension was denied. The government claims her reporting on a Sikh separatist's murder “crossed a line.” Women Press Freedom condemns the move, urging free reporting amid elections.

#Iran : Women Press Freedom strongly denounces relocation of #DinaGhalibaf to Evin Prison during Iran's latest hijab crackdown. Iran continues to be the leading jailer of journalists. We call for her prompt release and unconditional exoneration. The regime must free all imprisoned…

#Report : Positive note - Advocacy leads to change. In Canada, charges against journalist Brandi Morin were dropped, showcasing the impact of collective support.

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