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.
The Journalist October-November 2025
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Statement on second anniversary of 7 October attacks
On the second anniversary of the 7 October attacks, the NUJ remembers the journalists and civilians killed in the ongoing conflict.
Global solidarity on press freedom in Gaza
At the rate journalists are being killed in Gaza by the Israeli army, there will soon be no one left to keep you informed.
NUJ members organise 48 hours of further action in solidarity with Palestinian journalists
Members across the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe organised 48 hours of further action this week to commemorate colleagues killed in the current Gaza conflict and to highlight the vital importance of press freedom.
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.
NUJ members hold vigils and protests for colleagues killed in Gaza
Following the killing of five Al Jazeera staff and a freelance photojournalist by Israeli forces on Sunday, NUJ members across the UK and Ireland are holding vigils and protests in solidarity with colleagues killed.
Palestine: NUJ deplores killing of Al-Jazeera journalists
The Israeli government has admitted to killing five Al-Jazeera journalists and media workers in an airstrike on a tent outside the al-Shifa hospital in Gaza last night.
Palestine: Israeli forces extend closure of Al Jazeera office in the occupied West Bank
Shutdown of bureau lengthened again by court order.
Right to Report on Palestine Action
The UK Home Office’s decision to proscribe Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act 2000 has been the subject of considerable debate, prompting a range of queries about the rights and responsibilities of journalists.
Palestine: journalists in the West Bank face increased attacks
NUJ and IFJ condemn rising number of threats and violent attacks against Palestinian journalists.
NUJ urges release of journalist Yanis Mhamdi
The National Union of Journalists has joined the International Federation of Journalists in urging the immediate release of Yanis Mhamdi, detained by Israeli authorities.
Palestine: 170 journalists and media workers killed since the start of the war
The death toll of Palestinian journalists has risen following a targeted Israeli attack.
John McDonnell MP, urges UK government action on the release of journalist Ali al-Samoudi
The secretary of the NUJ's Parliamentary Group has urged the UK government to engage with the Israeli government on both the whereabouts and release of Samoudi, detained by the Israel Defense Forces.
Palestine: NUJ joins calls for justice over Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing
Following the three year anniversary of the killing of the journalist by the Israel Defense Forces, the NUJ joins the International Federation of Journalists in calling on the International Criminal Court to investigate her killing.
Palestine: NUJ condemns further killings by Israeli bombing
At least 159 Palestinian journalists and media workers have been killed since the start of war.
NUJ condemns detention of journalist Ali al-Samoudi
The National Union of Journalists has strongly condemned the detention of Palestinian journalist Ali al-Samoudi by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) following a morning raid on his son’s home.
DM2025: international
Stay updated on motions including those on the targeting of Palestinian journalists.
Anthony Bellanger, addresses DM as this year’s international speaker
“The NUJ is a pillar of the IFJ, a voice that counts within the IFJ” said the International Federation of Journalists’ general secretary.