JAWS Recognizes World Press Freedom Day 2026

JAWS remains committed to defending press freedoms and journalists as they continue to face attacks in 2026. To recognize World Press Freedom Day, we’re sharing how we’ve supported fellow journalists this year by using our collective voice to demand action. Read our most recent statements below:

• Civil Society Organizations Urge DOJ to Drop Charges Against Georgia Fort and Other Members of the Press

• Press Freedom Coalition Sounds Alarm on ICE Detention of Nashville Journalist Estefany Rodriguez, Calling for Her Immediate Release

• JAWS Stands with Arrested Journalists

• JAWS Joins NAHJ to Demand Protection for Journalists Covering Immigration Raids, Protests

• JAWS Joins NABJ to Condemn Threats to Press Freedom

• JAWS Joins 30 Press Freedom Groups to Condemn Government Invasion of Reporter’s Home

RELATED: World Press Freedom Day 2025

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