International Women's Media Foundation

@IWMF

The International Women’s Media Foundation breaks barriers for women and nonbinary journalists. En español: @IWMF_es

Washington, DC

Joined January 2009

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International Women's Media Foundation@IWMF · Jul 16

We are thrilled to announce that the IWMF has received a $1.5M grant from #PressForward to expand our Newsroom Safety Across America program. This generous funding will allow us to reach at least 3,000 new journalists across the US. Learn more: pressforward.news/infrastructure…

IWMF's tweet image. We are thrilled to announce that the IWMF has received a $1.5M grant from #PressForward to expand our Newsroom Safety Across America program. This generous funding will allow us to reach at least 3,000 new journalists across the US. Learn more: pressforward.news/infrastructure…

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International Women's Media Foundation@IWMF · Jul 21

Russia's most recent tactics in Ukraine are overwhelming for the Ukrainian military. #IWMFFellow @vicchevreul shares how non-profits, NGOs, and volunteer organizations are stepping up to help the military with the war effort: ow.ly/5tCf50Wrv1j

IWMF's tweet card. Des associations ukrainiennes et internationales agissent pour protéger les civils. Déminage, évacuations, recueil de témoignages d’enfants...-magazine

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International Women's Media Foundation@IWMF · 1 h

We're proud to share that #IWMFGrantee @Ashadahya was recently awarded a Telly Award from One World Media for her podcast @greentiderising, which explores the history and progress of the global movement for reproductive rights. Learn more here: ow.ly/6uP950WtFS6

International Women's Media Foundation@IWMF · Jul 22

#IWMFFellow Delaney Nolan sat down with Louisiana Considered ( local outpost of @npratc) about the lessons local governments in the U.S. can learn from addiction recovery programs in Ukraine: ow.ly/S7NQ50WsYsw

IWMF's tweet card. Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how Louisiana public health workers are looking to Ukraine for strategies to combat the opioid epidemic. We also get a sneak peak of the upcoming production of...

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International Women's Media Foundation@IWMF · Jul 22

Newsroom Safety Across America is coming to Seattle on July 29! Sign up by this Thursday, July 24, to secure your spot. We'll cover topics such as digital privacy, protest violence, and online harassment. Sign up here: bit.ly/NSAA-Seattle25

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International Women's Media Foundation@IWMF · Jul 22

"Journalists [do] not feel safe while covering political rallies and protests given the anti-press rhetoric and hostility towards the press." Exec Director Elisa Lees Muñoz shares the need for more safety training for U.S. journalists. ow.ly/eO7f50WtyKW

IWMF's tweet card. Journalists often internalize burnout as a rite of passage. That’s why Press Forward is investing in programs to support journalist safety and mental health with its Open Call on Infrastructure.

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International Women's Media Foundation@IWMF · Jul 18

After receiving a Fund for Women Journalists grant to return and report from her home country of Moldova, @NJidovanu revisits a favorite Moldovan dessert for @atlasobscura: ow.ly/Jgl850WruFG

IWMF's tweet card. Dark, sweet, and spongy, babă neagră is a forgotten treat worth reviving.

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International Women's Media Foundation@IWMF · Jul 18

We're incredibly proud of the work that has emerged from our Women on the Ground reporting trips to Ukraine. As our reporting trips come to a close, we're continuing to offer journalists support to cover Russia's full-scale invasion. Apply here: ow.ly/IWrJ50WroJK

IWMF's tweet image. We're incredibly proud of the work that has emerged from our Women on the Ground reporting trips to Ukraine. As our reporting trips come to a close, we're continuing to offer journalists support to cover Russia's full-scale invasion. Apply here: ow.ly/IWrJ50WroJK

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International Women's Media Foundation@IWMF · Jul 17

As Russia escalates its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, regular civilians are volunteering to help their military track and intercept drones. #IWMFFellow @deborahamos writes about our most recent trip to the frontlines on Substack: ow.ly/2w6950WrrOj

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International Women's Media Foundation@IWMF · Jul 17

#GRANTOPPORTUNITY: We are accepting applications for our Reproductive Health, Rights and Justice in the Americas program for 2025! A fantastic funding opportunity for journalists throughout North and South America. Apply by August 15: ow.ly/8Pno50Wq4L9

IWMF's tweet image. #GRANTOPPORTUNITY: We are accepting applications for our Reproductive Health, Rights and Justice in the Americas program for 2025! A fantastic funding opportunity for journalists throughout North and South America. Apply by August 15: ow.ly/8Pno50Wq4L9

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International Women's Media Foundation@IWMF · Jul 16

#IWMFFellow @deborahamos talks to the Make Me Smart podcast team about how drone warfare has transformed Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine into a new kind of military conflict. Listen here: ow.ly/qf2f50WqTHW

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International Women's Media Foundation@IWMF · Jul 15

In Argentina, conservatives are pushing to undo decades of progress made by the #NiUnaMenos movement for gender equality. Learn more in the new podcast by #IWFMGrantees Arlen Buchara Marinello, Laura Hintze, Paula Manini: open.spotify.com/show/3nyzAOQyf…

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The Institute for Independent Journalists@The_IIJ · Jul 8

Join the Institute for Independent Journalists, the @IWMF , and the @dpiDiversity for a freelance meetup at #NAHJ25! This is your chance to find your freelance community. RSVP for more details: zeffy.com/ticketing/nahj…

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International Women's Media Foundation@IWMF · Jul 11

2025 Courage in Journalism Award winner @MaritzaLFelix, founder and director of @ConectaArizona, has made it her mission to create and share Spanish-language journalism that provides Latinx migrant communities with critical information. Learn more here: ow.ly/bF0050WnRXf

IWMF's tweet image. 2025 Courage in Journalism Award winner @MaritzaLFelix, founder and director of @ConectaArizona, has made it her mission to create and share Spanish-language journalism that provides Latinx migrant communities with critical information. Learn more here: ow.ly/bF0050WnRXf

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International Women's Media Foundation@IWMF · Jul 10

The IWMF mourns the passing of 2012 Lifetime Achievement honoree Zubeida Mustafa, the first woman to work in mainstream media in Pakistan, and to report seriously on women’s issues. Her mentorship and commitment to ethics inspired generations to follow. ow.ly/VOCh50Wo138

IWMF's tweet card. She was widely respected for her integrity and dedication to ethical journalism

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IWMF en Español@IWMF_es · Jul 10

¿Cómo narramos las violencias de género desde el periodismo sin revictimizar? En la próxima sesión de #PeriodismoMásIncluyente hablaremos sobre enfoques, prácticas responsables y reflexiones éticas con dos invitadas poderosas: 🟪 @karlacasillas20 🟪 Siobhan Guerrero 🧵👇 :

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International Women's Media Foundation@IWMF · Jul 10

British-Sudanese journalist @YousraElbagir of @SkyNews receives this year's Courage in Journalism Award for showing the true devastation of Sudan's civil war. She is the second in her family to receive the award. Learn more about her here: ow.ly/4cSH50WnOwj

IWMF's tweet image. British-Sudanese journalist @YousraElbagir of @SkyNews receives this year's Courage in Journalism Award for showing the true devastation of Sudan's civil war. She is the second in her family to receive the award. Learn more about her here: ow.ly/4cSH50WnOwj

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International Women's Media Foundation@IWMF · Jul 10

We’re LIVE at #NAHJ2025! We’ve got a full day of powerful sessions ahead, covering: 🛡️ Journalist safety 💬 Peer support 📋 Newsroom policies 🔐 Risk assessments #MoreLatinosInNews @NAHJ 👇🧵

IIWMF en Español@IWMF_es · Jul 10

🧵Hoy en la conferencia @NAHJ 2025 con la @IWMF: tres sesiones imperdibles para periodistas que priorizan el bienestar, la seguridad y el trabajo en comunidad. 👇 #MoreLatinosInNews

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