NUJ condemns the killing of three journalists in Lebanon
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in condemning the targeted killing of three Lebanese journalists in an Israeli drone strike on a media car in Jezzine, southern Lebanon.
Defensive type – how newsprint is bolstering Ukrainian spirits
Tim Dawson, NUJ freelance organiser and former IFJ deputy general secretary, reports on the union’s meeting with the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine.
NUJ responds to BBC World Service funding deal
The NUJ has welcomed confirmation of a funding settlement for the BBC World Service - as part of a three-year deal - while cautioning that the union will need to assess its implications and calling on the government to secure its long-term future.
NUJ condemns Israeli attacks on media workers in Lebanon
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and Union of Journalists of Lebanon (UJL) in denouncing Israeli airstrikes that have killed and injured journalists in Lebanon.
Lebanon: Israeli airstrikes hit media offices
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in condemning Israeli forces’ attack on media facilities in Lebanon, as well as the killing of a Palestinian journalist in Gaza.
Statement on US-Israel attacks against Iran
The joint military attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran and subsequent retaliatory strikes put at risk the lives of many civilians, including journalists.
Israel: five Palestinian media platforms banned amid crackdown
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in condemning the Israeli government’s ban on five Palestinian online media platforms reporting on events in Jerusalem.
Hong Kong: NUJ condemns sentencing of Jimmy Lai
The NUJ has condemned the 20-year prison sentence handed to Hong Kong media magnate, Jimmy Lai, following a “politically motivated” conviction to silence free speech.
Iran: One media worker killed and three arrested amid protest crackdown
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in condemning the killing and attacks on media workers in Iran.
Palestine: Journalists continue to be killed despite ceasefire agreement
At least 234 Palestinian journalists and media workers have been killed by Israeli forces since October 2023, the latest figures by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) show.
Philippines: Frenchie Mae Cumpio convicted for “financing terrorism”
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) in condemning the conviction of journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio on baseless charges of “financing terrorism”.
Venezuela: 14 journalists arbitrarily detained following US military attack
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in calling for journalists to be allowed to operate freely and without intimidation in Venezuela.
Human Rights Day 2025: 111 journalists killed this year, say IFJ
On Human Rights Day, the NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in urging governments to end clear violations of international law after 111 journalists were killed this year.
USA: Victory for Pittsburgh Post-Gazette journalists after three-year strike
The NUJ has commended Newsguild-CWA and journalists at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette after the paper was ordered to provide compensation for various workers’ violations following a three-year strike.
NUJ calls on the United Nations to condemn persecution of journalists at BBC News Persian
The NUJ has urged the UN to condemn the Iranian state's use of extreme language regarding the BBC’s reporting and the country’s justification of its unlawful actions towards the corporation’s staff and their families.
Palestine: Photojournalist killed in drone strike by Israeli forces
Mahmoud Wadi's death takes toll of media workers to at least 226.
Israel: Government seeks to ban foreign media outlets permanently if deemed “a security threat”
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in expressing its concern that over the passing of a bill that allows the Israeli government to shut down foreign media outlets alleged to “undermine national security”, without judicial oversight and regardless of the security situation.
Murder charge against Filipino community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio dropped
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in calling for the immediate release of Frenchie Mae Cumpio and the cessation of all baseless charges against her.
US union sends solidarity to BBC journalists following President Trump’s legal threat
NewsGuild-CWA has shared a message of support with BBC journalists following Donald Trump’s threat to sue the UK public service broadcaster for defamation.
Mauritania: nearly 2,000 workers secure contracts at public media institutions
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in welcoming the Mauritanian government's decision to regularise 1,860 public service media workers as a historic trade union victory.
