Press Releases

IWMF Kim Wall Memorial Fund Selects Two Grantees in Banner Year

Journalists from India and U.S. chosen to investigate complex themes among record number of applications WASHINGTON, DC – March 23,…

IWMF and the American Press Institute Partner on Online Violence Training and Resources for Newsrooms

The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) and the American Press Institute (API) are pleased to announce a new partnership providing…

IWMF Concerned for Wellbeing of Imprisoned Chinese Journalist Xueqin Huang; Condemns Prolonged Detention

The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is alarmed by reports of severe human rights violations against Xueqin (Sophia) Huang, a…

IWMF Awarded $375K to Fund Journalism on Islamic Arts and Culture in the U.S.

Grant from Doris Duke Foundation will support written, audio and visual stories [February 14, 2023 – WASHINGTON, DC] – The…

IWMF Announces Judy Woodruff as 2023 Leadership Honoree

Former PBS NewsHour Anchor to be Recognized at Courage in Journalism Awards [February 1, 2023 – WASHINGTON, DC] – The…

IWMF Remembers Pioneering Journalist Barbara Walters

The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is mourning the loss of Barbara Walters, whose five decades as a broadcast journalist…

IWMF Calls for Global Attention on Detainment of Women Journalists

A new annual summary from Reporters Without Borders (RSF) confirms an alarming reality: Journalist detention is at a record high,…

IWMF Introduces Mental Health Resource for Journalists

Accessible Guide Supports Journalists Experiencing Online Abuse [December 5, 2022 – WASHINGTON, DC] – The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF)…

Dart Center and International Women’s Media Foundation Launch New Journalist Support Partnership

Program from Columbia Journalism School Builds Therapist Network for Journalists in Distress The Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, in…

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