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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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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…
Applications are open for 2026 Gwen Ifill Mentorship Program! Named after our dear friend Gwen Ifill, the program provides women and nonbinary journalists from underrepresented backgrounds with 1:1 mentorship, learning from media experts, & more. Apply: bit.ly/GwenIfillMentorship20…
📍 Washington, DC! Join the IWMF, @PressClubDC and @51stnews for a free newsroom safety training on Oct. 30, covering physical, digital, legal & emotional safety for freelance and staff journalists.
⚠️ Space is limited. Apply by Oct. 11: bit.ly/NSAA-DC
2026 Gwen Ifill Awardee @yvonnelatty and 2019 Awardee Nikole Hannah-Jones joined Susan and Judy for a powerful conversation about journalism, mentorship, representation and the role of women journalists in strengthening democracy.
Yvonne reflected on helping the next generation of journalists find their voice, making underrepresented stories accessible and creating space for others to be seen, echoing Gwen’s legacy of courage, generosity and a deep commitment to #journalism.
Last week, we gathered in Washington, D.C., with #IWMF founding mothers Susan King (@DeanSusanKing) and Judy Woodruff (@JudyWoodruff) to celebrate the life and legacy of the late #PBS anchor Gwen Ifill.
Yesterday, while on assignment at the UN General Assembly, CNN's Kaitlan Collins asked President Trump a question about the war in Iran. Instead of answering, the President disparaged her presence and later further insulted her on Truth Social. variety.com/2026/tv/news/tru…
Amid the President's unprecedented ban on multiple outlets – including CNN – from the White House, his continued attacks on women journalists underscore his intent to intimidate the press, deter coverage, and avoid accountability.
This is the President's 19th attack on a woman journalist that the IWMF has documented in 2026 alone. View our record and join us in calling for accountability: iwmf.org/on-the-record/.