Russia: Ukrainian journalist detained by authorities
Russia’s Ministry of Defence confirms Viktoria Roshchyna, previously reported missing has been arrested.
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
Palestine: at least 34 journalists killed in Gaza
NUJ joins calls for an immediate investigation into the deaths of all journalists.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 welcomes government U-turn on Bill of Rights Bill
The justice secretary has confirmed the UK government will not proceed with the bill.
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.
Yemen: journalist Fahd Al-Arhabi imprisoned
NUJ condemns detention of Al-Arhabi as authorities clampdown on press freedom.
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.
Egypt: journalist Hisham Abdelaziz released
The Al Jazeera producer has been freed following almost four years in pre-trial detention.
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: media freedom
Protection of sources, Freedom of Information and media plurality all featured in the media freedom debate.
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 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.
Human Rights Day 2022
'Dignity, freedom and justice for all' is the 2022 theme for the United Nations Human Rights Day on 10 December.
UN votes to investigate Iran’s crackdown on protesters
Journalists reporting the anti-government demonstrations are also targeted.
NUJ response to the UK government's consultation on Human Rights Act Reform
NUJ submission on the modern bill of rights.