Press Releases

The IWMF Mourns the Passing of Linda Deutsch

The International Women’s Media Foundation is saddened by the death of Linda Deutsch, a retired Associated Press journalist, member of…

IWMF Stands with Mónica Velásquez Villacís and Andersson Boscán

In Ecuador, investigative journalist and 2024 Courage in Journalism Awardee Mónica Velásquez Villacís and her co-worker Andersson Boscán are facing…

IWMF Selects Alicia Chen as 20th Annual Elizabeth Neuffer Fellow

Taiwanese journalist will report on human rights and breaking news at leading news outlets; Kyrgyz journalist Aigerim Turgunbaeva chosen as…

UPDATED June 21, 2024 — Statement from the IWMF Regarding 2024 Courage in Journalism Awards

The IWMF recognizes the undeniable courage of Maha Hussaini and the importance of her work in Gaza under dire circumstances.…

IWMF Announces Winners of 35th Annual Courage in Journalism Awards

Women journalists from Ecuador, Myanmar and U.S. recognized for reporting under duress [June 19, 2024 – WASHINGTON, DC] – The…

IWMF Denounces Sentencing of Xueqin (Sophia) Huang

On June 14, Chinese journalist Xueqin (Sophia) Huang – the IWMF’s 2022 Wallis Annenberg Justice for Women Journalists Award winner…

Coalition Against Online Violence (CAOV) Launches #ElectSafely Campaign to Protect Journalists During Contentious 2024 Elections Worldwide

(June 12, 2024 – NEW YORK) – The Coalition Against Online Violence (CAOV) today announces the launch of the #ElectSafely…

Breaking: IWMF Survey of 350+ U.S. Journalists Uncovers Significant Threats Ahead of 2024 Elections

[June 5, 2024] – Five months ahead of the United States general election, new data from the International Women’s Media…

Tasneem Raja Receives 2024 IWMF Gwen Ifill Award

The Oaklandside EIC recognized for dedication to community-powered news and mentorship [WASHINGTON, DC – April 24, 2024] – The International…

Interested in speaking to a representative from the IWMF? Please contact Charlotte Fox at cfox[at]iwmf[dot]org.