News and Press ReleasesIndonesia: Journalist threatened at gun point in Aceh 17 Jan 2020 An online journalist was physically assaulted and threatened by gunpoint for his coverage of a transport company in Aceh on January 4. The…Spain: IFJ-EFJ stand in solidarity with Madrid’s public broadcaster workers 10 Jan 2020 The International and European Federations of Journalists (EFJ and IFJ) join their Spanish affiliate, Federación de Servicios a la Ciudadanía de…Turkey: EU-backed project organises digital and trade-union workshops in Istanbul and Bursa 11 Dec 2019 The International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ/EFJ), in partnership with their Turkish affiliates, organized last week two training…Hands off workers' rights in the Philippines, say Global Unions 10 Dec 2019 We, undersigned General Secretaries of the Global Unions representing sectors of activities where workers rights are denied, request the Duterte…Pakistan: Female journalist killed by her husband 29 Nov 2019 Urooj Iqbal, a female journalist was shot and killed by her husband on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The crime…South Asia: SAMSN members committed to media freedom and the rights of journalists 29 Nov 2019 The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN) reaffirm their commitments to build stronger…Pakistan: BBC arbitrary termination of jobs 27 Nov 2019 BBC Pakistan terminated the jobs of four employees working in Islamabad and Peshawar, without reason. The International Federation of Journalists…Australia: Digital journalists claim their labour rights 25 Nov 2019 The Fair Work Commission in Australia handed down a decision on November 20, announcing digital media workers must have access to the same rights as…It’s time to #RatifyC190 22 Nov 2019 This UN Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, trade unions are calling on governments to act swiftly to ratify ILO Convention 190.Hong Kong: IFJ urges the Hong Government to apologise for assaults on journalists 13 Nov 2019 The Hong Kong government reached out to local journalist associations to discuss the police brutality against journalists. The International…Vanuatu: Media director has work permit renewal rejected 12 Nov 2019 The media director and publisher for Vanuatu’s only daily newspaper, Dan McGarry’s work permit renewal application was rejected by the Labour…Turkey: newspaper Hürriyet fires 45 journalists 07 Nov 2019 Turkey’s biggest newspaper Hürriyet announced last week the layoff of 45 journalists in one of the largest mass layoffs in the history of the…Hong Kong: Police violence against journalists continues unabated 06 Nov 2019 Freelance photojournalist May James was searched, forced to remove her face mask, arrested, and detained at a police station in Kowloon overnight…Hong Kong: A weekend of attacks on the media 06 Nov 2019 As the Hong Kong protests enter their 22nd week, attacks on the media continue. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate…Malaysia: Questions raised on media ownership after mass layoffs announced 04 Nov 2019 Media Prima Berhard, the owner of various media including New Strait Times, Berita Harian and Harian Metro as well as four television channels, is…South Asia: Justice needed for 12 journalists murdered in South Asia in 2019 02 Nov 2019 The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) says 12 journalist deaths this year in South Asia are yet to have the murderers identified, let… Page 20 of 38. Previous 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738 Next Load more
