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The World Must Condemn Iran's Alarming Human Rights Record

On January 24, Women Journalists Without Chains (WJWC) urged global leaders to unequivocally condemn Iran's worsening human rights record during the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) session at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Palestine: Authority’s Shameful Justification to Suppress Press Freedom

The Palestinian Authority (PA) is facing widespread condemnation for its escalating crackdown on journalists and media outlets in the West Bank, with Women Journalists Without Chains (WJWC) among those voicing strong criticism.

Tunisia’s Crackdown Continues: Bensedrine’s Detention Raises Alarms

Women Journalists Without Chains (WJWC) has strongly condemned the continued detention of prominent human rights activist Sihem Bensedrine, describing it as politically motivated and emblematic of Tunisia’s escalating human rights violations.

Shocking Violations Unveiled in Qarnada Prison, Eastern Libya

Leaked footage from Qarnada Prison in Eastern Libya has revealed severe and systematic human rights abuses, sparking widespread condemnation from human rights organizations.

Houthi Escalation: Intensifying Violations Against Civilians

Al-Bayda, Yemen – On Thursday, January 9, 2025, the Houthi militia launched a violent attack on the Al Masoud area in the al-Quraishiyah district of Al-Bayda Governorate.

Al-Qaradawi's UAE extradition: WJWC files UN complaint

Women Journalists Without Chains (WJWC) has filed an urgent complaint with the United Nations Special Procedures, requesting immediate intervention in the case of Egyptian activist Abdulrahman al-Qaradawi.

WJWC Welcomes US Sanctions Against Dagalo

Women Journalists Without Chains (WJWC) has welcomed the recent sanctions announced by the U.S. State Department against Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, widely known as “Hemedti,” the commander of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), along with companies supporting him in the UAE.