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.
USA: NUJ calls for release of journalist detained by ICE
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in calling for the immediate release of UK journalist and political commentator Sami Hamdi.
Ukraine: drone attack kills two journalists
October deadliest month for media workers in Ukraine this year.
Palestine: At least 224 journalists and media workers killed in Gaza
Ahmed Abu Mutair dies during rocket strike, despite ceasefire.
Sudan: Journalist killed by paramilitary group in El Fasher
Editor and presenter Al Nour Suleiman has died following a drone strike on his home by the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Turkey: Turkish journalist and environmental activist Hakan Tosun dies after assault
The NUJ joins the International Federation of Journalists and the European Federation of Journalists in calling for an investigation into the death of Turkish journalist Hakan Tosun following a street attack.
Family home of investigative journalist vandalised
The NUJ has expressed its concern at the vandalism of a house in Kosovo belonging to the family of investigative journalist Vudi Xhymshiti.
Palestine: At least 221 journalists and media workers killed in Gaza
Latest figure follows death of photojournalist Rasmi Jihad Salem.
Ukraine: Three newspaper buildings hit by Russian drones
Journalists resolve to continue working despite damage.
Palestine: hospital killings by Israeli forces show need for global action
The airstrikes on Nasser hospital in Khan Yunis in which at least 20 people were killed, including five journalists and media workers, underlines the need for global action to end the Israeli government’s war on journalism and truth, the NUJ has said.
Solidarity statements in response to killing of Al Jazeera journalists
The NUJ and its branches have expressed condemnation and called for accountability after Israeli forces deliberately killed six media workers and another civilian in yet another targeted attack against Palestinian journalists.
Belarus: Journalists imprisoned, exiled and persecuted
Media facing intensified crackdown
Colombia: trade unions condemn US interference in Alvaro Uribe ruling
The NUJ has joined trade unions across the UK and Ireland in expressing support for the independence of the Colombian judiciary following criticism from US secretary of state Marc Rubio.