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Every year, hundreds of journalists are attacked, imprisoned, or killed. For more than 40 years, CPJ has been there to defend them and fight for press freedom.

10/19/2026

Protests and other crowded gatherings are dynamic situations that can quickly turn dangerous or violent. It is important for journalists to understand the protest environment they are reporting in and to be prepared for any potential risks they may encounter. Covering protests and civil unrest may r...

An independent media is vital for democracy. Access to information enables all people to make decisions and hold the pow...
10/18/2026

An independent media is vital for democracy. Access to information enables all people to make decisions and hold the powerful to account.

A world without journalism is a world without truth.

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10/18/2026

Are you a journalist covering Serbia's parliamentary elections on October 25? CPJ is here to provide guidance to help you report safely in the run-up to the vote and on election day itself.

Journalists in Serbia are facing record levels of physical violence, death threats, and online smear campaigns. Those covering protests have been deliberately targeted and arbitrarily detained.

Find more resources here ⬇️
https://cpj.org/2026/10/safety-resources-for-journalists-covering-the-october-25-elections-in-serbia/

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10/17/2026

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Subscribe to CPJ’s weekly newsletter, The Torch: https://cpj.org/thetorch/

CPJ is honoring Lebanese journalist Christina Assi at our 2026 International Press Freedom Awards 🏆 This week marks thre...
10/17/2026

CPJ is honoring Lebanese journalist Christina Assi at our 2026 International Press Freedom Awards 🏆

This week marks three years since Israel targeted Assi and six other journalists in a double-tap strike in southern Lebanon. Reuters correspondent Issam Abdallah, Assi’s best friend, was killed in the first strike, and she sustained serious injuries resulting in the amputation of her right leg.

“Issam was my friend. I survived that attack with one leg missing. I know what it means when the people responsible for an attack are allowed to remain unnamed and unaccountable,” Assi wrote in an op-ed for the EUobserver.

Since the attack, Assi has campaigned for justice for Abdallah’s murder, advocated for journalist safety, and supported a rehabilitation program for people with similar life-altering injuries. CPJ continues to demand accountability and justice for the journalists targeted in the Oct. 13 strike.

Learn more about Assi⤵️
https://cpj.org/awards/christina-assi-lebanon/

Read her op-ed⤵️
https://euobserver.com/242426/who-ordered-the-strike-that-killed-my-friend-and-maimed-me-the-eu-must-demand-answers-from-israel/

🎨: Gianluca Costantini

Nine years ago today, investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was murdered in a car bomb near her home in Bidnij...
10/16/2026

Nine years ago today, investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was murdered in a car bomb near her home in Bidnija.

Malta has still not convicted the person or people who orchestrated this horrific act, setting a terrible precedent that resonates across Europe.

Impunity cannot and must not prevail. Today, CPJ and six international media freedom and journalist groups issued a joint statement insisting that those who ordered Daphne’s assassination must be held to account and Malta must introduce comprehensive rule of law and media reforms to protect journalists and guarantee press freedom in this European Union member state.

Read more about Daphne's case here⤵️
https://cpj.org/2026/09/malta-the-fight-for-justice-for-daphne-caruana-galizia-must-continue/

Read the joint statement⤵️
https://cpj.org/2026/10/malta-on-9-year-anniversary-of-daphne-caruana-galizias-murder-cpj-partners-say-full-justice-must-be-delivered/

10/16/2026

Israeli settlers attacked American journalist and Washington Post contributor Heidi Levine on Friday, wounding her while she was covering the olive harvest in Abu Fallah, near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank.

The attack follows a wave of similar incidents against Palestinian and foreign journalists in the West Bank, including those covering the olive harvest. In 2026 alone, CPJ reviewed at least 16 incidents involving at least 35 local and international journalists that involved physical attacks, harassment, obstruction and intimidation of members of the press.

“Israel’s failure to ensure accountability is emboldening those who attack journalists, while the international community’s continued silence sends a dangerous message that these violations can continue unchecked,” said Sara Qudah, CPJ MENA regional director. “CPJ has repeatedly called on Israeli authorities to put an end to these attacks and protect journalists, yet the violence continues.”

Read more⤵️
https://cpj.org/2026/10/american-photojournalist-heidi-levine-attacked-by-israeli-settlers-in-west-bank/

CPJ calls on Israeli and other relevant authorities to investigate and hold to account those responsible for reportedly ...
10/16/2026

CPJ calls on Israeli and other relevant authorities to investigate and hold to account those responsible for reportedly infecting Al Jazeera news network devices with spyware delivered via online ads, and on governments and corporations to act urgently to ensure advertising no longer enables targeted surveillance.

“The mass surveillance architecture supporting online advertising is being harnessed for other purposes and puts journalists at risk,” said Jonathan Rozen, CPJ’s deputy director of research, who reported on such threats in August. “Citizen Lab’s findings that Al Jazeera devices were infected with spyware delivered via targeted ads make these surveillance dangers even clearer.”

Read more⤵️
https://cpj.org/2026/10/report-israeli-ad-tech-firm-enables-spyware-targeting-of-at-least-45-al-jazeera-devices/

Covering the U.S. midterm elections? CPJ and partners are organizing an online safety training on 10/20 to help you plan...
10/15/2026

Covering the U.S. midterm elections? CPJ and partners are organizing an online safety training on 10/20 to help you plan your election coverage with safety in mind. Aimed at journalists, editors, and newsroom leaders, we will walk you through how to assess and mitigate election-related risks, while taking care of your psychological well-being. This is a holistic safety webinar and will cover physical, digital, and psychosocial safety best practices to prepare for reporting before, during, and after Election Day.

Register here: https://pen.org/event/managing-risk-midterm-elections/

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