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National Union of Journalists Press Releases

805 Press Releases
  • Published on September 1, 2025 - 11:35 GMT

    Global solidarity on press freedom in Gaza

    At the rate journalists are being killed in Gaza by the Israeli army, there will soon be no one left to keep you informed. In a world-first, around 150 media outlets from 50 countries, alongside journalists and press freedom organisations, unite today (1 …

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  • Published on August 28, 2025 - 17:17 GMT

    NUJ members organise 48 hours of further action in solidarity with Palestinian journalists

    Members across the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe organised 48 hours of further action this week to commemorate colleagues killed in the current Gaza conflict and to highlight the vital importance of press freedom. Between 26-27 August, members came …

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  • Published on August 28, 2025 - 09:54 GMT

    NUJ responds to Reform refusing to speak to local journalists in Nottinghamshire

    The NUJ is deeply concerned by Reform UK’s decision to ban its councillors in Nottinghamshire from speaking to local journalists at Nottinghamshire Live. In an unprecedented move, Reform council leader Mick Barton instructed the party’s 41 county …

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  • Published on August 26, 2025 - 17:32 GMT

    Palestine: hospital killings by Israeli forces show need for global action

    The airstrikes on Nasser hospital in Khan Yunis in which at least 20 people were killed, including five journalists and media workers, underlines the need for global action to end the Israeli government’s war on journalism and truth, the NUJ has said. The …

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  • Published on August 21, 2025 - 13:39 GMT

    Solidarity statements in response to killing of Al Jazeera journalists

    The NUJ and its branches have expressed condemnation and called for accountability after Israeli forces deliberately killed six media workers and another civilian in yet another targeted attack against Palestinian journalists. After updating its records …

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  • Published on August 15, 2025 - 14:52 GMT

    Belarus: Journalists imprisoned, exiled and persecuted

    Media facing intensified crackdown The plight of journalists in Belarus persecuted for just doing their job is being highlighted by the International Federation of Journalists, backed by the NUJ. Currently, 37 journalists remain behind bars and 39 media …

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  • Published on August 12, 2025 - 20:37 GMT

    NUJ vigil posters in solidarity with journalists killed in Gaza

    NUJ vigil posters in solidarity with journalists killed in Gaza. The NUJ is encouraging chapels and branches to hold solidarity vigils to protest against the killing of colleagues by Israeli forces in Gaza. Please be mindful of adhering to your employer…

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  • Published on August 12, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

    NUJ members hold vigils and protests for colleagues killed in Gaza

    Following the killing of five Al Jazeera staff and a freelance photojournalist by Israeli forces on Sunday, NUJ members across the UK and Ireland are holding emergency vigils and protests in solidarity with colleagues killed. According to the International …

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  • Published on August 11, 2025 - 17:48 GMT

    Dublin and Derry vigils to highlight killing of Al Jazeera team in Gaza

    NUJ members will gather at The Spire, O'Connell Street, Dublin and Guildhall Square, Derry, from 6pm this evening to express outrage at Israel's ongoing targeting and killing of journalists. The protest vigils have been prompted by the killing of …

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  • Published on August 11, 2025 - 11:24 GMT

    Palestine: NUJ deplores killing of Al-Jazeera journalists

    The Israeli government has admitted to killing five Al-Jazeera journalists and media workers in an airstrike on a tent outside the al-Shifa hospital in Gaza last night. At least seven people were killed overall, including camera operators Ibrahim Zaher, …

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  • Published on August 7, 2025 - 19:24 GMT

    Colombia: trade unions condemn US interference in Alvaro Uribe ruling

    Follows conviction of Colombia's former president The NUJ has joined trade unions across the UK and Ireland in expressing support for the independence of the Colombian judiciary following criticism from US secretary of state Marc Rubio. Members of the …

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  • Published on August 7, 2025 - 11:57 GMT

    NUJ Rulebook 2025-2027

    The NUJ Rulebook defines the union's work, membership, and democratic structure. Includes rule change amendments from the NUJ Delegate Meeting held in Blackpool from 25-27 April 2025. Download the resource Return to listing

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  • Published on August 7, 2025 - 11:57 GMT

    Afghanistan: Taliban arrests at least seven journalists in July

    The plight of Afghan journalists under the Taliban authorities has been highlighted by the International Federation of Journalists, with reports of harassment, imprisonment and intimidation. During July, the IFJ monitored the situation for media workers in …

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  • Published on August 6, 2025 - 22:28 GMT

    Palestine: Israeli forces extend closure of Al Jazeera office in the occupied West Bank

    Shutdown of bureau lengthened again by court order Israeli forces have raided the closed Al Jazeera's bureau in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank and lengthened its closure order by another 60 days. The office was shut down during a live broadcast on …

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  • Published on August 6, 2025 - 11:15 GMT

    Open letter on protecting journalists and defending truth in Gaza

    The NUJ, International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), and Palestinian Journalists’ Syndicate (PJS) are among signatories of open letter urging action to protect journalists and truth in Gaza. The letter calls for the UK government to exert pressure on …

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  • Published on August 6, 2025 - 11:15 GMT

    Sunderland, Shields and Hartlepool branch commemorate North Sands Massacre

    A forgotten tragedy, pivotal in the development of trade unionism, was commemorated on the banks of the River Wear, with members of Sunderland, Shields and Hartlepool branch taking part.  Two hundred years ago, in 1825, seven people were shot dead when …

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  • Published on August 4, 2025 - 13:04 GMT

    The Journalist August-September 2025

    Features on page view targets, public interest journalism, Norway's state-funded media, picketing during the Thatcher years, and more. When better than the holiday season to read your copy of The Journalist? The new edition is available here and the …

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  • Published on July 31, 2025 - 21:00 GMT

    Right to Report on Palestine Action

    The UK Home Office’s decision to proscribe Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act 2000 has been the subject of considerable debate, prompting a range of queries about the rights and responsibilities of journalists. NUJ members must be allowed to report …

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  • Published on July 30, 2025 - 17:05 GMT

    NUJ Branch July 2025

    This month's edition contains features from Anna Lamche, winner of the Orwell Society/NUJ Young Journalists' Award, and Roger Mckenzie, co-chair of the Black Members' Council. Welcome to the latest edition of NUJ Branch. Laura Davison on Reach …

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  • Published on July 30, 2025 - 17:05 GMT

    Israel: IDF must stop slandering Gaza’s journalists

    Attempts to discredit journalists are "war of attrition against the media". The International Federation of Journalists has condemned unproven allegations being made against journalists in Gaza that puts their lives at risk.  The NUJ backs the …

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