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Covering upcoming elections this 2026? 🗳️
Safety starts long before you arrive on site.
The @IWMF's Midterm Elections Safety Checklist covers essential steps to keep field journalists safe.
Download the checklist: bit.ly/IWMF_SafetyChecklist_…
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What does it take to report the truth in a challenging news environment?
The 2026 IWMF Courage Awards in NYC on Nov. 10 will feature Georgia Fort, Rachel Scott and a discussion on funding press freedom.
Celebrate courage in journalism: iwmf.org/courage
On #EndImpunityDay, we must keep attacks on journalists visible. @RSF_inter's 2026 Predators List names Donald Trump for the first time.
Through #OnTheRecord, IWMF documents the administration’s misogyny toward women journalists and tracks these attacks.
iwmf.org/on-the-record/
Covering the midterm elections tomorrow ? ➔ Safety starts before you arrive on site. The @IWMF's Midterm Elections Safety Checklist covers essential steps to keep field journalists safe.
Download the checklist: bit.ly/IWMF_SafetyChecklist_…
📌 Save & share with your team.
The IWMF mourns the passing of Linda Mason, a trailblazing journalist and former Board co-chair.
Her 47-year career at CBS News and unwavering commitment to mentoring women journalists leave an enduring legacy.
We will miss her deeply.
Meet sisters Elaheh and Elnaz Mohammadi, 2026 IWMF Courage Award recipients from Iran. After Elaheh’s imprisonment for her reporting, Elnaz continued covering human rights and women’s rights despite mounting pressure.
Read their story: iwmf.org/community/elaheh-mo…
The IWMF condemns Lina Attalah’s conviction and the order to close Mada Masr. We call for her immediate release and the reversal of this ruling.
Read @pressfreedom's statement: bit.ly/LinaAttalah
“This recognition gives me renewed strength to continue standing firmly on the side of truth.” Meet Nay Min Ni, a 2026 IWMF Courage Award recipient from Myanmar. Reporting under a pseudonym, she documents human rights abuses despite grave risks. lnkd.in/grpkXJj9
The #IWMF mourns the passing of Caryle Murphy, 1990 Courage in Journalism Award honoree.
Her fearless reporting and unwavering commitment to truth inspired generations of women journalists.
We extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, and loved ones. 🕊️
Yesterday, President Trump insulted the intelligence of both CNN's Kaitlan Collins and ABC's Karen Travers in response to their questions about waiving sanctions on Russia. Journalists must be able to ask questions and hold power to account. iwmf.org/on-the-record/
We stand in solidarity with #LydiaCacho. Justice cannot be delayed by technical failures or procedural setbacks.
We call for her case to move forward without further delays and for accountability to prevail. #JusticiaParaLydia
🚨 Hemos recibimos confirmación por parte del Juzgado Cuarto de Distrito en el Estado de Quintana Roo, del Poder Judicial de la Federación, que se difiere la audiencia del caso de Lydia Cacho.
Presuntamente debido a un problema técnico del sistema virtual Webex, utilizado para las audiencias virtuales. Al intentar conectarse la defensa de Lydia observamos que la cuenta se reportaba como inhabilitada.
📣 Proud to announce that the IWMF is a finalist for a 2026 Anthem Award! Our 2025 Impact Report highlights our work equipping women and nonbinary journalists with the resources to report safely and strengthen press freedom worldwide. Vote to support here: bit.ly/IWMFAnthem
Meet 2026 Wallis Annenberg Justice for Women Journalists Award recipient Frenchie Mae Cumpio, imprisoned since 2020 for her reporting. Join us in honoring journalists who pursue the truth despite immense risk.
NYC Nov. 10 | LA Nov. 12
iwmf.org/courage/
We are so grateful to Christiane Amanpour – a Courage in Journalism Awardee and trailblazer for women in journalism. Christiane's leadership and pioneering reporting for CNN has inspired generations of women journalists; we're wishing her much success in this next chapter!
Meet Georgia Fort, a 2026 Courage in Journalism Award recipient from the United States. Join us in celebrating the journalists who continue reporting in the face of growing threats to press freedom. NYC: November 10 | LA: November 12. Learn more: iwmf.org/courage/
There’s still time to apply!
The deadline for the I#WMF’s 2027 Safety Ambassadors Fellowship has been extended to October 26.
Gain the tools to help journalists navigate physical, digital, and psychosocial safety risks.
Apply now: bit.ly/IWMF_SafetyAmbassador…
Last week, IWMF awardee and photojournalist Heidi Levine was attacked by Israeli settlers while reporting on the West Bank. Thanks to @Independent for covering this alarming assault – we continue to stand with Heidi. bit.ly/Independentuk_news
The IWMF condemns the assault on photojournalist Heidi Levine (@Heidiphotos) by Israeli settlers while reporting for @washingtonpost in the occupied West Bank.
We call for accountability and journalist safety.
Full statement: bit.ly/4zB2MzS
As we recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day, we continue to shed light on the injustice of MMIP. Today, Fund for Indigenous Journalists grantee Amanda Erickson's documentary, She Cried That Day, begins airing on local channels in cities across the country. shecriedthatday.com/
The FIJ application remains open to support journalists covering the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit, and Transgender people (MMIP/WG2T). Apply any time on our website, or reach out with questions! iwmf.org/programs/fund-for-i…
Applications are open for our 2026 Lauren Brown Fellowship! Created in memory of Lauren Alix Brown, the fellowship provides reporting grants and professional development opportunities to women & nonbinary journalists from underrepresented backgrounds. 🔗 bit.ly/LaurenBrownFellowship…
