Reporters speak out about ‘climate of fear’ in Northern Ireland amid paramilitary death threats
Journalists in Northern Ireland are facing regular death threats and attacks, with few of the perpetrators prosecuted, according to a new report by Amnesty International.
Journalists’ Safety Tracker
Use the NUJ’s online tool to inform us of incidents including of abuse, harassment and legal proceedings made against you.
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.
Palestine: journalists attacked by Israeli mob
The National Union of Journalists joins the International Federation of Journalists in condemning widespread attacks and violence against journalists in Jerusalem’s Old City.
Yemen: journalists remain under attack from government and Houthi group
The Yemeni Journalists’ Syndicate has published a report detailing media violations including attacks against journalists throughout 2023.
India: journalist assassinated outside home
NUJ joins the International Federation of Journalists in condemning the murder of Vimal Kumar Yadav.
Sudan: journalists’ safety under threat amid ongoing conflict
NUJ stands in solidarity with journalists in Sudan and encourages members to donate to the IFJ’s Safety Fund offering emergency assistance.
Afghanistan: broadcaster’s station raided and closed by the Taliban
NUJ condemns closure of radio station by Taliban officials after mixed-gender journalism training course.
Palestine: journalists hospitalised following attacks by Israeli army
NUJ calls for an end to the systematic targeting of Palestinian journalists.
Philippines: journalist killed in ambush
The National Union of Journalists has joined the International Federation of Journalists in calling on authorities to launch an investigation into the murder of Percival Mabasa.
Sri Lanka: journalists attacked by security forces
Union condemns assaults against media workers at the Gota Go Gama site in Galle Face.
Afghanistan: journalist attacked by Taliban forces
NUJ condemns targeting of media workers amid growing number of assaults.
UK journalist safety survey seeks views on abuse
All UK journalists can help inform research on online abuse faced by journalists, in a new survey commissioned by DCMS.
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 statement on attacks on press during riots by Trump supporters
Democracy needs a strong, independent and plural press – otherwise the mob will win.
IFJ records 60 killings of media workers in 2020
The year 2020 will go down in history as the year of an unprecedented global pandemic crisis, but also as the year of the resurgence of murders of journalists and media staff around the world.
NUJ Informed, Issue 33, November 2020
Michelle Stanistreet, general secretary, gives news of latest union victories and plans for Delegate Meeting.
NUJ demands action to protect and safeguard journalists on UN end impunity day
A survey by the National Union of Journalists has uncovered shocking evidence of abuse and harassment.
