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China: Critical Chinese journalist detained again after campaign of harassment / IFJ Chinese independent writer, photojournalist and filmmaker Du Bin has remained incarcerated by the Chinese authorities since being taken from his Beijing home on October 15. The International Federatio...

#China🇨🇳: Chinese independent writer, photojournalist and filmmaker Du Bin has remained incarcerated by the Chinese authorities since being taken from his Beijing home on October 15.
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🌱 Your voice matters! We launched a global survey on #climate disinformation and misinformation to better understand the challenges that journalists face when reporting on environmental issues. Share it widely!

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Russian Prison Service Appears To Claim Journalist Nika Novak Still Held In Penal Colony The Russian Federal Penitentiary Service has reportedly confirmed that journalist Nika Novak remains in Penal Colony No. 11 in Irkutsk, despite earlier claims by her lawyer that she had disappeared fr...

#Russia: The whereabouts of former @rferl.org.web.brid.gy contributor Nika Novak have reportedly been re-established after her lawyer warned she had disappeared from a Siberian penal colony. No journalist should be imprisoned for doing their job. We demand her release! @europeanjournalists.org

Belarus: ‘Extremism’ Case Opened Against Exiled Novaya Gazeta Europe Journalist Iryna Khalip
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EU opens investigation into Google’s use of online content for AI models European Commission to assess whether Gemini owner is putting rival companies at a disadvantage * Business live – latest updates The EU has opened an investigation to assess whether Google is breaching European competition rules in its use of online content from publishers and YouTube creators for artificial intelligence. The European Commission said on Tuesday it will examine whether the US tech company, which runs the Gemini AI model and is owned by Alphabet, is putting rival AI owners at a “disadvantage”. Continue reading...

EU opens investigation into Google’s use of online content for AI models

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NUJ members at STV vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike action NUJ members at STV have voted overwhelmingly to take industrial action over the Scottish broadcaster’s plans to make compulsory redundancies and to axe the STV North edition of the News at 6.

NUJ members at STV have voted overwhelmingly to take strike action over the Scottish broadcaster’s plans to make compulsory redundancies and to axe the STV North edition of the News at 6.

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USA: Victory for Pittsburgh Post-Gazette journalists after three-year strike The NUJ has commended Newsguild-CWA and journalists at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette after the paper was ordered to provide compensation for various workers’ violations following a three-year strike.

We’re reminded of the power of collective action in this story: US journalists at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, supported by @newsguild.org, have ended three years of strike action after the paper was ordered to provide compensation for various workers’ violations.

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The NUJ sends solidarity to unionised journalists across the pond who are sounding the alarm on the threat AI poses to jobs, workers’ rights, and trust in news. The @newsguild.org #NewsNotSlop campaign calls for urgent protections that both workers and audiences can rely on.

Thank you @johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social, @rebeccalongbailey.com, Alison Hume, and @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social for your excellent contributions.

Yesterday, MPs debated the future of local media, calling for urgent investment, reform and regulation to combat AI, media consolidation, job losses, and the threat posed by tech giants.

NUJ calls on the United Nations to condemn persecution of journalists at BBC News Persian Comes as BBC World Service files submission to UN over Iran

NUJ urges UN to censure Islamic Republic of Iran over its extreme language regarding the BBC’s reporting and the country’s justification of its unlawful actions towards corporation staff and families. Comes as BBC World Service lodges submission with the UN
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#Palestine: [UPDATE 3.12.2025] Photojournalist Mahmoud Wadi was killed by an Israeli drone strike in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza, on 2 December. We condemn his killing and call for justice. The perpetrators of crimes against journalists must not go unpunished.
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Transparency International reports year of unprecedented violence and pressure on Georgian media Transparency International Georgia reports that the year-long protest cycle, sparked by Georgian Dream’s November 28, 2024 decision to suspend the

#Georgia: Almost 400 incidents of violence, intimidation & harassment with journalists’ work have been recorded over the past year, but no perpetrators have been held accountable. Critical journalism persists in Georgia despite the hostile environment.

From survivors to changemakers: How women are fighting digital violence in Mexico and Bolivia | UN Women – Headquarters Digital violence against women is exploding across Latin America. For women in public life—politicians, journalists, activists, human rights defenders—online abuse isn't just a nuisance. It's a weapon...

#16Days: Women in Mexico and Bolivia are turning digital violence into collective resistance. This form of abuse is a real weapon that spills into real life, affecting job opportunities, reputation & psychological well-being, among other things.

We are proud to welcome Free Media Movement (Sri Lanka) and Journalists Union of Malawi as full members of the #IFJ family! Stronger together ✊🏾

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NUJ celebrates Life Membership in good company A stellar cast of some of the most prominent figures in Irish journalism featured at a presentation ceremony in Dublin last night when the NUJ presented life membership certificates to journalists wit...

"Our Life Members are people whose names we know — people we have trusted to bring us valuable and reliable information. And people we, as NUJ members, are proud to call colleagues."

- Stephen Corrigan, NUJ Irish Executive Council chair.

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Natasha Hirst, NEC Disabled Members’ rep, said:

“Disabled people’s human rights have been consistently under attack in the UK. Disabled people are told they must return to the workforce in greater numbers. Yet the government makes policy decisions that remove the very tools required to do so.”

NUJ statement on International Day of Disabled People Today (3 December) marks International Day of Disabled People, with this year’s theme focusing on fostering disability-inclusive societies.

Today marks International Day of Disabled People.

The NUJ Disabled Members’ Council urges journalists to challenge harmful portrayals about disabled people and calls on government to reverse plans to impose VAT on Motability.

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NUJ wins best journal at 2025 TUC Comms Awards The Journalist was awarded best union journal at the 48th TUC Comms Awards last night.

The NUJ won 'Best Union Journal' at the @tuc.org.uk Comms Awards last night.

Judges said The Journalist magazine shows "how much pride the NUJ takes in holding up high standards of journalism."

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Journalists recognised for excellent reporting at Write to End Violence Against Women Awards The winners of the Write to End Violence Against Women Awards, sponsored by the NUJ, were announced at a ceremony in London on Thursday 27 November.

The winners of the Write to End Violence Against Women Awards, sponsored by the NUJ, have been announced.

These awards celebrate the work of journalists and writers who report on violence against women responsibly, sensitively and accurately. @evawuk.bsky.social

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Together Alliance Together is an alliance of over 50 civil society organisations united against the far right.

The voices of division are growing louder. It’s up to us to unite against them.

Join the #TOGETHER Against the Far Right national demonstration in London on 28 March. @togetheralliance.bsky.social

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NUJ welcomes assurances on jobs as Tuam Herald set to change hands The NUJ has welcomed the assurance by the proposed new owners of the Tuam Herald, Celtic Media Group, that all jobs at the County Galway newspaper will be retained when the transfer of ownership is co...

Séamus Dooley, NUJ Irish secretary, said: "The small team in Tuam have given many years of dedicated service to the newspaper and I hope that loyalty will be recognised by the outgoing directors in a tangible manner if and when the sale is approved."

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NUJ statement on removal of day one protection from unfair dismissal The NUJ has expressed concern over the weakening of provisions in the Employment Rights Bill after the UK government removed the right to day one protection from unfair dismissal.

The NUJ has expressed concern over the weakening of provisions in the Employment Rights Bill after the UK government removed the right to day one protection from unfair dismissal.

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NUJ calls for clarity and transparency over BBC Editorial Guidelines and Standards Committee The NUJ has noted with concern that during Monday’s Culture Media and Sport Committee hearing, Sir Robbie Gibb stated that he has become involved in editorial matters.

The NUJ calls for transparency over the BBC Editorial Guidelines and Standards Committee, opposes political appointments to the BBC board, and continues to defend members’ right to report freely - without fear or interference.

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Domestic abuse awareness webinar for NUJ reps and members

A domestic abuse awareness webinar for NUJ reps & members will take place on Tuesday 2 December from 5pm - 6:30pm. It aims to raise awareness of domestic abuse and highlight ways branches and workplaces can offer meaningful support to those who need it:
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Natasha Hirst, Equality Council co-chair, said: “Governments and policymakers are letting women down with weak legislation and a failure to hold tech companies and social media platforms to account. Violence against women is not inevitable, it is never acceptable.”

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2025 The NUJ sends a message of solidarity to women and girls worldwide who experience violence in any of its many forms.

The NUJ sends a message of solidarity to women and girls worldwide who experience violence in any of its many forms, including digitally. There is #NoExcuse for online abuse.
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Disabled Members' Council meeting to explore Access to Work and push for reform The NUJ Disabled Members' Council is hosting an informal online meeting on 24 November (from 5.30 - 6.30pm) which will explore ongoing issues within the government’s Access to Work scheme, the impact ...

The NUJ Disabled Members' Council is hosting an online meeting for members on 24 Nov (5.30 - 6.30pm), exploring ongoing issues within the government’s Access to Work scheme, the impact on journalists, and the campaign for reform. Learn more + join:

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Champion news for freelances that Fleet Street missed The UK government announced a new 'freelance champion' as part of its Creative Industries Sector Plan.

Champion news for freelances that Fleet Street missed: the UK government announced a new 'freelance champion' as part of its Creative Industries Sector Plan www.nuj.org.uk/resource/cha...