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Russia: Ukrainian journalist detained by authorities

Russia’s Ministry of Defence confirms Viktoria Roshchyna, previously reported missing has been arrested.

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30 May 2024
NUJ Disabled Members’ Council endorses UN criticism of UK human rights failures

The council responds to the "damning" UN Committee's rights of disabled people report

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Palestine: at least 34 journalists killed in Gaza

NUJ joins calls for an immediate investigation into the deaths of all journalists.

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14 Nov 2023
Israel: IFJ condemns accusations of journalists’ involvement in 7 October attack

The NUJ has joined the IFJ in condemning statements by Israeli ministers accusing journalists of having prior knowledge of the Hamas-led massacre.

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10 Nov 2023
Humanitarian law must be respected, with journalists covering conflict afforded protections

Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, has called on the United Nations to vigorously defend the rights of journalists covering the Israel-Palestine conflict with full protection of the Geneva Convention.

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01 Nov 2023
NUJ welcomes UN commitment to investigate threats against BBC News Persian journalists and their families

The confirmation was announced on 5 July during the 53rd session of the Human Rights Council.

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06 Jul 2023
Journalistic material must not be retained by Investigatory Powers Commissioner

The Joint Human Rights Committee has urged the UK government to adopt its recommendation preventing the Commissioner from retaining material where there is no public interest.

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04 Jul 2023
NUJ calls on UK government to halt deportation of journalist Ghazi Ghareeb Zorab 

The NUJ has urged UK authorities to stop the deportation of a Kurdish journalist facing threats to his safety if returned to Iraq.  

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29 Jun 2023
NUJ welcomes government U-turn on Bill of Rights Bill

The justice secretary has confirmed the UK government will not proceed with the bill.

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27 Jun 2023
Afghanistan: journalist detained and tortured

The National Union of Journalists has joined the International Federation of Journalists in condemning the arrest and detention of Reza Shahir on 18 June.

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26 Jun 2023
Yemen: journalist Fahd Al-Arhabi imprisoned

NUJ condemns detention of Al-Arhabi as authorities clampdown on press freedom.

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21 Jun 2023
NUJ intervenes in Liberty's "Snoopers’ Charter" appeal

On 10 May, the Court of Appeal heard how bulk powers under the Investigatory Powers Act, also known as the 'Snoopers' Charter', violates the rights to privacy and freedom of expression.

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10 May 2023
Egypt: journalist Hisham Abdelaziz released

The Al Jazeera producer has been freed following almost four years in pre-trial detention.

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04 May 2023
World Press Freedom Day 2023

This year marks 30 years since the proclamation of an international day for press freedom. The NEC has committed to prioritise work on this area, recognising the importance of World Press Freedom Day (3 May).

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02 May 2023
DM2023: media freedom

Protection of sources, Freedom of Information and media plurality all featured in the media freedom debate.

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29 Apr 2023
Yemen: journalists on death row released

Four journalists have been freed as part of a three-day exchange between government and the Houthi movement.

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18 Apr 2023
NUJ joins 25 unions calling for safe passage  

The union has signed an open letter urging government to adopt a new Safe Passage policy as part of its Illegal Migration Bill.

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30 Mar 2023
Human Rights Day 2022

'Dignity, freedom and justice for all' is the 2022 theme for the United Nations Human Rights Day on 10 December.

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09 Dec 2022
UN votes to investigate Iran’s crackdown on protesters

Journalists reporting the anti-government demonstrations are also targeted.

Protests in Iran

25 Nov 2022

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Displaying 28 results

  • Active filters:
  • human rights
Russia: Ukrainian journalist detained by authorities

Russia’s Ministry of Defence confirms Viktoria Roshchyna, previously reported missing has been arrested.

NUJ-logo-website.png

30 May 2024
NUJ Disabled Members’ Council endorses UN criticism of UK human rights failures

The council responds to the "damning" UN Committee's rights of disabled people report

NUJ logo (website).png

Palestine: at least 34 journalists killed in Gaza

NUJ joins calls for an immediate investigation into the deaths of all journalists.

NUJ logo (website).png

14 Nov 2023
Israel: IFJ condemns accusations of journalists’ involvement in 7 October attack

The NUJ has joined the IFJ in condemning statements by Israeli ministers accusing journalists of having prior knowledge of the Hamas-led massacre.

NUJ logo (website).png

10 Nov 2023
Humanitarian law must be respected, with journalists covering conflict afforded protections

Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, has called on the United Nations to vigorously defend the rights of journalists covering the Israel-Palestine conflict with full protection of the Geneva Convention.

Impunity 2023.png

01 Nov 2023
NUJ welcomes UN commitment to investigate threats against BBC News Persian journalists and their families

The confirmation was announced on 5 July during the 53rd session of the Human Rights Council.

NUJ logo (website).png

06 Jul 2023
Journalistic material must not be retained by Investigatory Powers Commissioner

The Joint Human Rights Committee has urged the UK government to adopt its recommendation preventing the Commissioner from retaining material where there is no public interest.

NUJ logo (website).png

04 Jul 2023
NUJ calls on UK government to halt deportation of journalist Ghazi Ghareeb Zorab 

The NUJ has urged UK authorities to stop the deportation of a Kurdish journalist facing threats to his safety if returned to Iraq.  

NUJ logo (website).png

29 Jun 2023
NUJ welcomes government U-turn on Bill of Rights Bill

The justice secretary has confirmed the UK government will not proceed with the bill.

NUJ logo (website).png

27 Jun 2023
Afghanistan: journalist detained and tortured

The National Union of Journalists has joined the International Federation of Journalists in condemning the arrest and detention of Reza Shahir on 18 June.

NUJ logo (website).png

26 Jun 2023
Yemen: journalist Fahd Al-Arhabi imprisoned

NUJ condemns detention of Al-Arhabi as authorities clampdown on press freedom.

NUJ logo (website).png

21 Jun 2023
NUJ intervenes in Liberty's "Snoopers’ Charter" appeal

On 10 May, the Court of Appeal heard how bulk powers under the Investigatory Powers Act, also known as the 'Snoopers' Charter', violates the rights to privacy and freedom of expression.

NUJ logo (website).png

10 May 2023
Egypt: journalist Hisham Abdelaziz released

The Al Jazeera producer has been freed following almost four years in pre-trial detention.

NUJ logo (website).png

04 May 2023
World Press Freedom Day 2023

This year marks 30 years since the proclamation of an international day for press freedom. The NEC has committed to prioritise work on this area, recognising the importance of World Press Freedom Day (3 May).

DM2023 journalists killedjpg

02 May 2023
DM2023: media freedom

Protection of sources, Freedom of Information and media plurality all featured in the media freedom debate.

media freedom.jpg

29 Apr 2023
Yemen: journalists on death row released

Four journalists have been freed as part of a three-day exchange between government and the Houthi movement.

NUJ logo (website).png

18 Apr 2023
NUJ joins 25 unions calling for safe passage  

The union has signed an open letter urging government to adopt a new Safe Passage policy as part of its Illegal Migration Bill.

NUJ logo (website).png

30 Mar 2023
Human Rights Day 2022

'Dignity, freedom and justice for all' is the 2022 theme for the United Nations Human Rights Day on 10 December.

NUJ logo (website).png

09 Dec 2022
UN votes to investigate Iran’s crackdown on protesters

Journalists reporting the anti-government demonstrations are also targeted.

Protests in Iran

25 Nov 2022

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