Press Releases

IWMF Deeply Distressed by Disappearance of Ukrainian Journalist Victoria Roshchyna

The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) has learned that Victoria Roshchyna, a Ukrainian freelance journalist and 2022 Courage in Journalism…

IWMF Welcomes Tara Kangarlou and Jim Brady to Board of Directors; Announces New Leadership

The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is pleased to welcome two new members to its Board of Directors: Award-winning global affairs journalist Tara Kangarlou and Knight…

Announcing Indigenous-led project with IWMF and Diné journalist Chelsea Curtis

August 28, 2023 | Originally published: Arizona Luminaria Chelsea Curtis We hear you when you say you want more news…

IWMF Mourns the Passing of Courage Award Winner Liliane Pierre-Paul

The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is saddened to learn of the passing of 1990 Courage in Journalism Award winner…

IWMF Selects Anjana Sankar as 2024 Elizabeth Neuffer Fellow

Indian journalist will report on conflict and migration at leading news outlets; Indonesian journalist Margareth Aritonang is runner-up [August 2,…

IWMF Announces 2023 Courage in Journalism Award Winners

Women journalists from Belgium, Iran, Mexico, Palestine, Poland, Ukraine and U.S. honored for bravery [July 17, 2023 – WASHINGTON, DC]…

IWMF Outraged by Attack on Russian Journalist Elena Milashina

The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is horrified by the violent attack on Russian investigative journalist Elena Milashina in Chechnya.…

French Photojournalist Laurence Geai Receives IWMF 2023 Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award

Winning portfolio chronicles conflict in Central Africa, the Middle East and Ukraine [May 31, 2023 – WASHINGTON, DC] – The…

Latin America: Security Support Provides Media “Lifeline”

Physical, psycho-emotional and digital safety consultations allow vulnerable media workers to gain key skills. As Latin America remains the deadliest…

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