Advocacy Serbia: Total impunity entrenched 27 years after killing of editor Slavko Ćuruvija April 10, 2026 Twenty-seven years after the assassination of Serbian newspaper publisher and editor Slavko Ćuruvija in Belgrade, IPI today joins the undersigned media freedom organisations in marking the upcoming anniversary of the killing by lamenting the complete impunity for those responsible for one of the most serious attacks on journalism in the country’s history. The undersigned organisations, […] Read more »
Advocacy Azerbaijan: IPI condemns confirmation of lengthy prison sentences for 7 journalists from Abzas Media and RFE/RL April 9, 2026 The International Press Institute (IPI) today condemns the recent Supreme Court verdicts upholding politically-motivated prison sentences handed down to seven journalists in the so-called “Abzas Media case.” These rulings by Azerbaijan’s Supreme Court serve the Aliyev regime’s longstanding goal of wiping out press freedom and independent journalism within the country. With these latest rulings, all […] Read more »
Advocacy Georgia: Afgan Sadygov’s deportation represents a stark example of transnational repression, demands urgent international response April 8, 2026 IPI is joined by undersigned MFRR partners, and other media freedom, journalist and freedom of expression organisations in condemning the arrest and deportation of Afgan Sadygov, founder of Azerbaijani news outlet and youtube channel Azel.tv from Georgia to Azerbaijan. Sadygov’s deportation constitutes a blatant violation of Georgia’s commitments under the European Convention on Human Rights […] Read more »
(Application closed) Press freedom editor/editorial lead *Please note that we are no longer accepting applications for this position The International Press Institute (IPI) is expanding our work to defend press freedom and independent media around the globe at a time when journalists face growing threats. We’re building up our work to monitor attacks on the press and on internet freedom; advocate […] Read more »
Analysis Feature: The information frontline — Press freedom and the security crisis in the Sahel March 26, 2026 Executive summary Following a series of military coups in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, press freedom in the three Sahel countries has witnessed an increasingly downward trend. Independent journalism faces threats from both regime authorities as well as broader insecurity in the region from terrorist groups. Under the guise of countering terrorism and safeguarding national […] Read more » TaggedAlliance of Sahel states arrested journalist conscripted journalists imprisoned journalists press freedom attacks suspended media outlets
Advocacy Turkey: Joint letter to the EU on current visa policies obstructing Turkish journalists’ mobility March 26, 2026 The undersigned MFRR partners and other press freedom, freedom of expression, journalists’ and human rights organizations sent the following letter to: > Drahoslav Stefanek, Chair of the Working Party on Human Rights (COHOM), Council of the European Union > Ellis Mathews, Head of Human Rights Division of European External Action Service (EEAS) > Beate Gminder, […] Read more »
Advocacy IPI welcomes landmark African Commission resolution on access to environmental and climate information March 19, 2026 The International Press Institute (IPI) welcomes the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights’ adoption of a landmark resolution calling on African states to uphold access to climate and environmental information – including by safeguarding the rights of journalists reporting on environmental harm, climate impacts, and resource exploitation. Adopted on March 9, the Resolution on […] Read more » Taggedaccess to information African Commission environmental reporting resolution
Advocacy Zimbabwe: Alarming escalation of attacks against journalists March 13, 2026 The IPI global network expresses deep concern over a series of recent incidents in Zimbabwe that signal an alarming escalation of pressure, intimidation, and violence targeting journalists. In recent weeks, individual journalists in Zimbabwe have faced threats from senior government officials, criminal prosecution linked to their reporting, and physical attacks while carrying out their work. […] Read more » Taggedattacks on journalists cybercrime law journalist detained zimbabwe
Systemic Siege of Journalism in Turkey A coalition of eight international press freedom, free expression and human rights organisations participated in a mission to Türkiye from November 24 to 26, 2025, in Ankara. In discussions with a range of Turkish institutions and stakeholders, the mission delegation raised a wide variety of issues that have contributed to a further decline in press […] Read more »
Advocacy Georgia: New laws threaten to paralyze independent media March 11, 2026 The International Press Institute (IPI) today strongly condemns the Georgian parliament’s adoption of a sweeping new legislative package that criminalizes foreign funding and cooperation, warning it will paralyze the operations of the country’s vital independent media sector. The measures threaten to cut independent journalism and civil society off from vital lifelines of financial support and […] Read more »
Advocacy Turkey 2025 Mission Report March 10, 2026 A coalition of eight international press freedom, free expression and human rights organisations participated in a mission to Türkiye from November 24 to 26, 2025, in Ankara. In discussions with a range of Turkish institutions and stakeholders, the mission delegation raised a wide variety of issues that have contributed to a further decline in press […] Read more »
Advocacy International Women’s Day 2026: Spotlighting the stories of women journalists imprisoned around the world March 8, 2026 For years, the imprisonment of journalists around the globe has been on the rise, as governments worldwide weaponize the law to jail those who dare to hold the powerful to account with independent reporting. In recent years, a growing share of these imprisoned journalists are women. According to data from the Committee to Protect Journalists, […] Read more »
Advocacy North Macedonia: Appeal court ruling on Investigative Reporting Lab a worrying setback for media freedom March 6, 2026 A recent defamation decision by the Court of Appeal in North Macedonia against the Investigative Reporting Lab (IRL) is a worrying development for media freedom in the country which should be overturned on further appeal, the IPI and organisations of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) said today. At a public hearing before the Court […] Read more »
Advocacy Belarus: IPI condemns new prison sentences for two Intex Press journalists March 2, 2026 The IPI global network today condemns the lengthy prison sentences handed down by a court in Belarus to two prominent regional journalists, Uladzimir Yanukevich and Andrei Pakalenka. According to the Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ), the country’s independent union operating from exile, Yanukevich and Pakalenka were found guilty on charges of ‘high treason’ and sentenced […] Read more »
Advocacy Angola: Alarm over spyware attack on journalist Teixeira Candido February 26, 2026 The IPI global network is alarmed over reports that Angolan journalist Teixeira Candido was targeted by Predator spyware, underscoring the pervasive threat that surveillance tech poses to journalists globally. We urge Angolan authorities to launch a thorough and independent investigation into the attack, publicly identify the source of surveillance, and ensure safeguards are put in […] Read more » Taggedangola cybersecurity Pegasus predator spyware spyware surveillance technology
Advocacy Pakistan: IPI, partners urge PM to address worsening environment for press freedom February 25, 2026 The International Press Institute (IPI) today joined 17 press freedom and human rights organizations in writing to the Prime Minister of Pakistan to raise alarm over the deteriorating environment for media freedom in the country. In the letter, IPI and partners call on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to take immediate steps to uphold the country’s […] Read more »
Advocacy Venezuela: Acting government must demonstrate respect for press freedom February 24, 2026 The IPI global network today calls on Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, and her government to end the persecution of journalists in line with the government’s stated commitments to “redirect justice” after decades of repression under the Chavista regime. Authorities must take concrete steps to end the legal harassment of journalists, including dropping all charges […] Read more »
Advocacy Hungary: Reports of potential corporate influence behind SPO investigations set dangerous precedent for press freedom February 18, 2026 The International Press Institute (IPI) is alarmed by reports that multinational company Samsung SDI may have prompted Hungary’s Sovereignty Protection Office (SPO) to launch a discriminatory investigation into Átlátszó, one of Hungary’s leading investigative newsrooms. In wake of the revelations, IPI repeats our call for authorities in Hungary to immediately repeal the restrictive Protection of […] Read more »
Advocacy Guatemala: IPI welcomes release of World Press Freedom Hero José Rubén Zamora, calls for all remaining charges to be dropped February 13, 2026 The IPI global network welcomes the release of Guatemalan journalist and IPI World Press Freedom Hero José Rubén Zamora on house arrest. All remaining charges against him must now be dropped, and authorities must end their legal campaign against him. On February 12, a judge ordered Zamora, the founder and director of the now-closed independent […] Read more »
Advocacy Azerbaijan: IPI urges compliance with ECHR ruling on journalist Khadija Ismayilova February 2, 2026 The International Press Institute (IPI) welcomes the recent European Court of Human Rights’ verdict which ruled that the conviction of veteran Azerbaijani journalist Khadija Ismayilova was baseless and a clear violation of her right to freedom of expression and a fair trial. IPI calls on authorities in Azerbaijan to immediately comply with the ruling, lift […] Read more »
Advocacy Georgia: Restrictive new funding law would further cut off media and journalists January 30, 2026 IPI is joined by MFRR partners in strongly condemning the proposals of the Georgian Dream (GD) ruling party to implement a series of legislative amendments that would impose additional restrictions and penalties on recipients of grants and foreign funding. If implemented, our organisations warn the amendments would strengthen an already restrictive web of legislation targeting […] Read more »
Advocacy Kyrgyzstan: IPI and partners demand retrial for imprisoned journalist January 30, 2026 Ahead of a February 2 decision by Kyrgyzstan’s Supreme Court on whether to consider reopening the case of imprisoned journalist Makhabat Tajibek kyzy, IPI and seven other international press freedom and human rights organizations urge Kyrgyz authorities to fully comply with the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention’s favorable opinion and release Tajibek kyzy […] Read more »
Advocacy Ukraine: IPI demands release of journalist Hennadiy Osmak from Russian captivity January 30, 2026 The IPI global network demands the release from Russian captivity of Hennadiy Osmak, a journalist from Ukraine’s occupied Kherson region, who was initially detained by Russian authorities in March 2024 and recently sentenced on trumped-up charges. According to reports by Ukrainian human rights organizations, Osmak is currently imprisoned in a penal colony in Russia’s Vladimir […] Read more »
Advocacy Albania: Amendments to Criminal Code must be strengthened to ensure full decriminalisation of defamation January 26, 2026 The International Press Institute (IPI) today joined media freedom and journalist groups in stressing that recent amendments to Albania’s Criminal Code, though positive, must be strengthened to ensure full decriminalisation of defamation. IPI joins the undersigned organisations in welcoming the amendments to Albania’s Criminal Code approved on 21 January 2026 by the Parliamentary Committee on […] Read more »
Advocacy EU: Further protections for journalists and media freedom needed in Democracy Shield January 26, 2026 The International Press Institute (IPI) joins Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners in welcoming the European Commission’s EU Democracy Shield initiative and the European Parliament’s Special Committee’s Rapporteur’s draft report published on 21 January. While the Shield lays out critical political priorities and policy measures to defend democracy, these require further operationalisation. IPI and MFRR partners reiterate our call […] Read more »
Advocacy Philippines: IPI condemns guilty verdict in sham trial of Frenchie Mae Cumpio January 22, 2026 The IPI global network strongly condemns today’s conviction and sentencing of 26-year-old Philippine journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio to a maximum of 18 years in prison on spurious charges of financing terrorism and calls for her immediate release. The verdict was announced in a Tacloban city courtroom by Judge Georgina Perez. Cumpio and her former roommate […] Read more »
Advocacy Turkey: IPI condemns arrest of journalist Nedim Oruç, calls for his immediate release January 21, 2026 The International Press Institute (IPI) strongly condemns the arrest and arbitrary detention of journalist Nedim Oruç on terrorism-related charges and calls on Turkish authorities to release him immediately with all charges dropped. On January 14, 2026, Nedim Oruç, a reporter for Turkey-based Kurdish news agency Ajansa Welat, was detained by police in Şırnak’s Cizre neighborhood […] Read more »
Advocacy Burundi journalist Sandra Muhoza sentenced to four years in prison January 21, 2026 IPI is deeply alarmed by the conviction and four-year prison sentence handed down to Burundian journalist Sandra Muhoza. Muhoza, who worked with online publication La Nova, was arrested in April 2024 for sharing information in a private journalists’ WhatsApp group and has been incarcerated since then. She was charged with undermining the integrity of Burundi’s […] Read more » TaggedBurundi Conviction imprisoned journalists Imprisonment prison
Advocacy South Korea: IPI condemns passage of “anti-fake news” bill January 20, 2026 The IPI global network is gravely concerned by the passage of a new “anti-fake news” bill in South Korea that could infringe on media freedom and restrict the press’ ability to hold power to account. IPI calls on the South Korean government to pause the July implementation of the law in order to conduct a […] Read more »
Advocacy Iran: IPI condemns regime’s information blackout January 15, 2026 One week since the Iranian regime cut off the internet and mobile services for its 90 million citizens, Iran remains in a near-total information blackout amid the largest anti-regime protests in years, and an increasingly violent regime crackdown against protesters. IPI strongly condemns all attempts by the Iranian regime to stifle the free flow of […] Read more »
Advocacy Uganda must allow journalists to freely and safely cover elections January 14, 2026 As Ugandans prepare to go to the polls on January 15, IPI calls on the Ugandan authorities to guarantee the safety of journalists covering the election and immediately reverse the directive ordering an internet shutdown. IPI is deeply concerned by the prevailing attacks on journalists and the undermining of fundamental rights like free expression and […] Read more » Taggedattack on journalists uganda election uganda internet shutdown
Crimean Tatar journalist fined for “discrediting the Russian army” On 12 January 2026, independent media from Crimea reported that a Russian-controlled court in Simferopol had fined Lenora Dyulber, an independent Crimean journalist, author and human rights activist, 33 thousand rubles for allegedly “discrediting” the Russian army. Stay informed. Stay engaged. Join thousands of journalists who receive the IPI Weekly Digest—press freedom news, opportunities, and […] Read more »
#WoCo25: Women frontline journalists tell their stories working and living through conflict December 18, 2025 This year marks the 30th anniversary of the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, which acknowledged the unique impact of conflict on women and created a framework for understanding how female voices contribute to peace and security. As conflicts rage around the world, the role of war reporters and the unique challenges they face […] Read more »
