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International Women’s Media Foundation – Election Safety in the United States

Event Date: Open Trainings - Austin: August 6 - Washington, D.C.: September 23 - Miami: October 2-3

from IWMF As political tensions rise ahead of the 2024 U.S. general election, the IWMF has worked directly with local news outlets, universities and media associations to address the rising hostility toward journalists in the field. This year, we launched the Newsroom Safety Across America initiative to provide wrap-around support for journalists and newsrooms. So far, we have […]

IWMF – Newsroom Safety Across America

Ahead of a contentious election cycle, the International Women’s Media Foundation’s “Newsroom Safety Across America” initiative is bringing groundbreaking journalism safety training to local newsrooms across the United States. Starting in key swing states likely to receive heightened attention in 2024, trainings will include one- or two-day workshops focused on risk assessment, personal security, legal […]

IWMF – Courage in Journalism Awards: Nominations Now Open

The International Women’s Media Foundation is currently accepting third-party nominations (no self-nominations) in English, Spanish and French for the 2024 Courage in Journalism Awards. This includes the Wallis Annenberg Justice for Women Journalists Award intended for women and nonbinary journalists who are detained, jailed or imprisoned. Please submit your nomination using the forms below by March 3, […]