Israel: IFJ records harassment and censorship of Palestinian Israeli journalists
The NUJ joins the International Federation of Journalists in condemning a wave of attacks against Palestinian Israeli journalists.
Journalists’ Safety Tracker
Use the NUJ’s online tool to inform us of incidents including of abuse, harassment and legal proceedings made against you.
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.
Tracking abuse of journalists makes us all safer
Tim Dawson, IFJ deputy general secretary, recounts an experience of violence and intimidation as a young journalist whilst welcoming the NUJ’s Journalists’ Safety Tracker.
Indonesia: 11 journalists attacked in widespread protest
The journalists were attacked and had their equipment damaged while covering a demonstration at the House of Representatives (DPR) in the Senayan Parliament Complex in Jakarta, Indonesia.
TUC poll finds more than half of LGBT+ people have experienced bullying or harassment at work in the last five years
Young LGBT+ workers are the most likely to face abuse. Ministers called on to change the law, so employers have a new duty to properly protect their staff from harassment at work.
NUJ condemns as abhorrent Iran’s “convictions” of 44 journalists working on Persian-language media outlets
The union calls for action to be taken against Iran following revelations that the Tehran Revolutionary court in absentia tried the journalists on the charge of "propaganda against the Islamic Republic".
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2023
The NUJ sends a message of solidarity to women and girls worldwide who experience violence in many forms. All forms of abuse and violence are violations of women’s human rights and an obstacle to achieving equality.
Switzerland: women journalists on strike for better working conditions
The NUJ joins the IFJ and EFJ in supporting women in the media in Switzerland striking for equal pay, protection against harassment and no sexism, no racism and more diversity in the industry.
Hong Kong: IFJ report explores challenges for Hong Kong journalists in the diaspora
NUJ backs calls by the International Federation of Journalists for greater action by governments and organisations to support Hong Kong journalists who have fled the country.
Hong Kong: journalists report multiple stalking and harassment incidents
The safety of journalists remains under threat in the country with reports of journalists being harassed and followed.
Pakistan: bomb detonated outside journalists’ home
NUJ urges authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the attack, amid rising threats to journalists in the country.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, 2022
The NUJ sent a message of solidarity to the women taking part and reporting on the protests in Iran, following the killing of Mahsa Amini by the "morality police".
NUJ launches a package of safety materials and advice
In a series of videos, members share their experiences of threats, abuse and intimidation.
NUJ videos reveal impact of abuse targeted at journalists
Watch members share their experiences in new clips released as part of the union's campaign on the safety of journalists.
UN raises ‘grave concern’ with Iran over harassment of BBC News Persian staff
The United Nations raised the concerns in a formal communication requesting Iran’s response and explanation.
BBC files UN complaint about online violence towards women journalists
The NUJ says the "truly chilling" threats must be stopped
BBC News Persian
The BBC has marked International Human Rights Day by calling upon Iran to end the escalating cross-border harassment and threats towards its journalists.
NUJ to report incidents of members attacked by so-called England fans
The union is to report incidents of violence against journalists and videographers covering the Euros championship to an inquiry opened by the football governing body UEFA.
NUJ calls for end of harassment of journalists by Iranian state
Following the attempted kidnap of an Iranian journalist in New York, the union has highlighted the threats to the Iranian press in the UK.