Journalist jailings imperil a free press worldwide amid reports of life-threatening prison conditions: CPJ
China, Myanmar, and Israel lead jailers of journalists in 2025 New York, January 21, 2026 — For the fifth consecutive year, more than 300 journalists were behind bars at year-end, according to a new report released by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). China, Myanmar, and Israel were the leading jailers of journalists on the…
Despite Pakistan’s promises, unsolved journalist murders remain persistent
Amsterdam, January 21, 2026—Despite Pakistan’s repeated promises to protect press freedom, justice for murdered journalists remains out of reach. An investigation by international press freedom organizations has uncovered new evidence in the killing of journalist Shan Dahar, exposing police misconduct, political inaction, and years of impunity. Given the extensive evidence unearthed, and the suspected culprits…
CPJ: Acceleration of US press freedom concerns spike demand for safety training
Washington, D.C., December 22, 2025—In response to the deterioration of press freedom in the United States, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has taken a multipronged approach, documenting and providing analysis of the state of affairs; increasing our advocacy capacity at the state and local levels; and training a record number of journalists across the…
US senator’s revelations show Israel does not investigate war crimes against journalists; US and international community must step in
US government failed in its duty to pursue accountability for American journalist Dylan Collins, targeted in the October 13, 2023, Israeli attack that killed Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah Washington, December 11, 2025 — The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and Amnesty International USA today joined U.S. Sens. Peter Welch (D-VT), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and…
CPJ welcomes 4 eminent executives to its board of directors
New York, December 2, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) announced on Tuesday four new members to its board of directors: Rebecca Blumenstein, president, editorial of NBC News, Gary Briggs, marketing executive and advisor to notable technology and retail firms; Phil Chetwynd, global news director of Agence France-Presse; and Katherine Moran Meeks, executive vice president…
CPJ celebrates courageous journalists at 2025 International Press Freedom Awards
Gala hosted by Christiane Amanpour marks record fundraising year New York, November 21, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) celebrated five journalists at the 35th annual International Press Freedom Awards (IPFA) in New York on Thursday, raising a record-breaking $2.925 million to protect journalists around the world. This year’s awardees were: Dong Yuyu, a veteran…
CPJ welcomes Fiona O’Brien as Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia
New York, November 13, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Fiona O’Brien as the new Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia. O’Brien will lead CPJ’s advocacy, awareness, and assistance work throughout the region from February 2026. “At a time when we are experiencing spiking threats to press…
CPJ challenges Israel’s ban on international media access to Gaza in Israeli Supreme Court
Urgent, unrestricted media access critical to documentation of Israeli attacks on besieged territory 197 Palestinian journalists and media workers killed by Israel in two years New York, October 16, 2025 — The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has filed an amicus brief supporting the Foreign Press Association in Israel’s second petition to the Israeli Supreme…
CPJ premieres new BBC film calling for international media access to Gaza
Film produced by the BBC in collaboration with AFP, AP, and Reuters New York, September 26, 2025—To coincide with the United Nations General Assembly High-level Week in New York, on Wednesday the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) premiered a short film produced by the BBC reaffirming calls for Israel to allow foreign journalists into Gaza. …
CPJ and more than 250 journalists urge Philippine leader to free Frenchie Mae Cumpio
New York, September 24, 2025—More than 250 journalists and representatives from media groups around the world on Wednesday called for Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to take “decisive action” and immediately release journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, in a letter coordinated by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and the #FreeFrenchieMaeCumpio coalition. The 26-year-old journalist has…