Write to End Violence Against Women Awards
The Write to End Violence Against Women (WEVAW) Awards, sponsored by the NUJ, recognise journalists and writers who report on violence against women responsibly, sensitively and accurately.
Abuse against journalists must never be tolerated
The National Union of Journalists has condemned the rising levels of online and in-person abuse wielded against journalists.
TUC Congress 2025: threat of AI to jobs and rights takes centre stage
TUC Congress unanimously supported new laws to stop AI breaching the copyrights of journalists and those working in sectors including books and photography.
NUJ supports motions on ending violence against women and girls and challenging racism
On the second day of the ICTU Congress, Kathryn Johnston, Northern Ireland representative of the NUJ’s Irish Executive Council, has addressed delegates.
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.
Women’s TUC conference 2024
NUJ motions on the risks posed to women by AI and the dangers of “unisex” protective wear which do not fit the female form, were passed by conference.
NUJ backs call for an end to the cycle of abuse against women journalists
On International Women's Day, the union is supporting calls to national police leads urging necessary action to address the harmful online violence women journalists face as part of their work.
Afghanistan: oppressive Taliban regime remains two years after takeover
The Taliban’s continued targeting of journalists has had a damning impact on press freedom in the country.
BBC files UN complaint about online violence towards women journalists
The NUJ says the "truly chilling" threats must be stopped
TUC Women's conference 2022
NUJ delegates addressed conference on several motions, including on online attacks on women journalists, equal pay and domestic abuse.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2021
Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread and devastating human rights violations in our world today.
NUJ calls for coordinated effort to tackle online violence against women journalists
In response to new research, carried out by the International Center for Journalists and commissioned by UNESCO, the NUJ has called for greater coordination in tackling and preventing systemic online violence against women journalists. The report echoes many of the union's safety survey findings and includes input from NUJ members.
How gender-based violence is silencing women journalists
Natasha Hirst told the TUC Women’s Conference that female writers are self-censoring or withdrawing from online spaces as a result of the abuse they suffer.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2020
Good reporting can play a vital role in increasing understanding of violence against women and by holding governments to account for their responses to the issue.
Femicide Census: UK Femicides 2009-2018
The Femicide Census is a unique source of comprehensive information about women who have been killed in the UK and the men who have killed them. The latest 10 year report is the most comprehensive study to date.