5th July 2023
UN confirms investigation into the threats faced by BBC News Persian journalists & families
The UN International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran has today confirmed that its investigation will include the targeting of journalists.
9th August 2022
UN raises ‘grave concern’ with Iran over harassment of BBC News Persian staff
The communication was sent by four UN specialist experts, who work on arbitrary detention, freedom of speech, violence against women and Iran.
23rd March 2022
BBC files UN complaint about online violence towards women journalists
It is the second appeal in two months the BBC World Service has made to the UN regarding fears about the safety journalists face in Iran.
18th March 2022
Mali: Suspension of France 24 and RFI must be revoked
France 24 and Radio France Internationale (RFI), were suspended by Mali authorities on Wednesday accused of reporting "false allegations".
2nd November 2021
Cilla Benkö: Toxic for society when crime goes unpunished
In nine cases out of ten, around the world, a person who kills a journalist is not punished. Read Cilla Benkö's op-ed calling for an end to impunity for crimes against journalists.
23rd August 2021
G7 must protect and evacuate journalists and media workers in Afghanistan
PMA joins fellow civil society organisations to call on the G7 to protect and evacuate journalists and media workers in Afghanistan
30th June 2016
UN experts express concern as Brazilian government interferes with public TV
Two UN experts on freedom of expression have commented on the recent Brazilian government agenda in regards to public media.