About this program
Safety in Numbers is a collaborative programme driven by four feminist-led organisations: ACOS Alliance, IFEX, International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) and Media Defence. The initiative aims to improve the safety and protection of journalists and media workers worldwide, addressing physical, legal, psychosocial and digital threats. Leveraging the expertise and networks of these organisations, the programme seeks to develop a comprehensive safety net through a rights-based feminist approach, ensuring the inclusion of women and vulnerable groups. With connections to over 375 partners in more than 115 countries, the programme integrates diverse perspectives and resources to build a robust, sustainable ecosystem for the protection of journalists.
About this opportunity
The IWMF will provide identity-informed newsroom training to newsrooms in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. These trainings provide a customized approach to topics faced by each newsroom in the areas of holistic safety policy creation and tailored training sessions.
We offer:
- An initial call with a safety expert and an assessment to understand what safety trainings and/or policies you need and can realistically implement.
- Customized and identity-informed training to newsrooms for staff and freelance journalists.
- Policy templates that you can easily adapt for your newsroom.
- Real-life example of policies and guides written by newsrooms we have worked with.
Who is this support for?
If you are a newsroom who is looking for safety support then please complete this brief intake form.
Acerca de este programa
Safety in Numbers es un programa colaborativo impulsado por cuatro organizaciones feministas: ACOS Alliance, IFEX, la Fundación Internacional de las Mujeres en los Medios (o la IWMF, por sus siglas en inglés) y Media Defence. La iniciativa tiene como objetivo mejorar la seguridad y la protección de periodistas y trabajadores de los medios de comunicación en todo el mundo, abordando las amenazas físicas, legales, psicosociales y digitales. Aprovechando la experiencia y las redes de estas organizaciones, el programa busca desarrollar una red de seguridad integral a través de un enfoque feminista basado en los derechos, asegurando la inclusión de las mujeres y los grupos vulnerables. Con conexiones con más de 375 socios en más de 115 países, el programa integra diversas perspectivas y recursos para construir un ecosistema sólido y sostenible para la protección de los periodistas.
Acerca de esta oportunidad
La IWMF ofrecerá capacitación en seguridad con enfoque en identidad a las salas de redacción de África subsahariana, América Latina y el Caribe. Estas capacitaciones brindan un enfoque personalizado a los temas que enfrenta cada sala de redacción en las áreas de creación de políticas de seguridad integrales y sesiones de capacitación personalizadas.
Ofrecemos:
- Una llamada inicial con un experto en seguridad y una evaluación para comprender qué capacitaciones y/o políticas de seguridad necesita y puede implementar de manera realista.
- Capacitación personalizada y basada en la identidad para redacciones para sus periodistas y periodistas independientes.
- Plantillas de políticas que puede adaptar fácilmente a su sala de redacción.
- Ejemplos de la vida real de políticas y guías escritas por redacciones con las que hemos trabajado.
¿Para quién es este apoyo?
Si usted es parte de una sala de redacción y busca apoyo de seguridad, complete este breve formulario de admisión.
The Howard G. Buffett Foundation has given the IWMF a $750,000 grant to establish a three-year fund supporting U.S.-based reporting projects by Indigenous journalists on issues related to Missing & Murdered Indigenous People (MMMIP) with a concentration on women, girls, Two-Spirit and transgender people.
Starting in March 2022, applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis by an advisory committee comprised of distinguished Indigenous practicing journalists and editors, along with Indigenous thought leaders. The IWMF is conducting ongoing, targeted outreach to eligible journalists and Indigenous journalism groups to solicit proposals. Indigenous journalists affiliated with media outlets, as well as freelancers, are invited to apply.
In addition to monetary support, the IWMF is committed to providing editorial and pitching support to grantees.
Please read our FAQ page and Application Guide for the program. Eligible journalists can apply here.
If you are experiencing any accessibility issues with the application process, please contact info@iwmf.org.
The IWMF and its Coalition Against Online Violence partners are offering journalists the opportunity to sign up for free one-on-one safety consultations.
Concerned about a recent threat, online abuse, government surveillance or an upcoming reporting trip? Our experts provide journalists with clear and practical guidance, whether that's dealing with a digital or physical safety emergency or helping you build digital security into your story planning. We are here to help. You must have journalism as a primary profession to be eligible for a consultation.
Please note: this is not an emergency help line. We are unable to provide rapid response support.
To apply for a consultation, please complete this application. If you have any questions, please email digitalsafety@iwmf.org.
If you are experiencing any accessibility issues with the application process, please contact info@iwmf.org.
Role Overview:
The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is seeking a highly organized, solutions-oriented, self-starter who can thrive in a fast-paced work environment. The graduate fellow will take a lead in supporting the Courage in Journalism Awards, the Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award and the Gwen Ifill Award, along with as-needed support to the programs and communications team.
Who We Are
The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is the only global non-profit organization that offers emergency support, safety training, global reporting opportunities, and funding for both staff reporters and freelancers, all specifically tailored for women and nonbinary journalists. Our mission is to ensure more opportunities, bylines, and recognition of women and nonbinary journalists and create a greater diversity of voices in journalism.
Role Specifics:
- Edit and create content for program events, including copy-editing and design work;
- Assist in application and selection processes;
- Conduct outreach to program applicants, participants, and alumni;
- Draft program-related correspondence;
- Update the IWMF’s website with relevant program information, incoming stories from IWMF programs, and any other website maintenance;
- Assist with program monitoring and evaluation;
- Assist with day-to-day tasks related to program implementation;
- Additional duties as assigned.
Hours: Part-time (minimum of 16 hours/week). This is a paid fellowship ($1,000/month).
The IWMF will work with the graduate fellow to set their schedule at the start of the fellowship. The IWMF office follows eastern time business hours. Our preferred start date and the end date is flexible. Minimum requirement of 3 months.
Location: Washington, D.C. (open to remote)
Role Requirements:
- Excellent interpersonal communications and relationship skills, and an ability to work well with a variety of people and personalities across cultures;
- Solid group facilitation and team leadership skills;
- Sense of humor and ability to stay calm under pressure;
- Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented;
- Strong and accurate writing and editing skills;
- Experience with programmatic monitoring and evaluation preferred;
- Sound judgment and ability to exercise high level of discretion;
- Computer literacy: demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, strong internet research skills, design skills on Asana, Adobe Creative Suite or Canva a plus;
- Familiarity with WordPress strongly preferred.
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume via Submittable. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The scheduled start date is January 22, 2025.
If you are experiencing any accessibility/connectivity issues with the application process, please contact info@iwmf.org.
The International Women’s Media Foundation is launching the Women on the Ground: Reporting from Ukraine’s Unseen Frontlines program to increase and deepen coverage of critical issues surrounding the war. As part of this program, the IWMF will lead reporting trips to Ukraine. This opportunity is open to American, French, and German journalists representing local and regional news outlets.
The second reporting trip will take place from April 17-30, 2025. All reporting fellows will begin their trip in Warsaw, Poland, before traveling to the base location in Ukraine. Upon arrival, fellows will participate in a three-day Hostile Environment and First Aid Training followed by eight days of reporting. Story pitches should explore underreported issues in Ukraine, with a focus on communities impacted by the war that are important to their local communities in the United States, France or Germany.
Fellows will have the opportunity to network with other journalists, report collaboratively with their peers, and gain access to various sources and sites related to their reporting. The IWMF arranges travel and in-country logistics for all fellows and covers fellowship-related costs within the framework of the reporting trip including travel, lodging, and meals.
Day trips outside the base location will be determined by IWMF security protocols and assessed on a case-by-case basis. Please note that dates and locations can change depending on the evolving security conditions. The IWMF reserves the right to end the reporting trip at any point to ensure the security of the participants.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications will be pre-screened for eligibility using the following criteria:
- This opportunity is open to women and nonbinary journalists. Professional journalism must be the applicant’s primary profession.
- Applicants may be freelance or staff journalists and may apply individually or as part of a team. Stories must be published in American, French and German regional and local outlets.
- Applicants must have three (3) or more years of professional journalism experience. Internships do not count toward professional experience.
- Applicant must provide a letter of support from the editor.
- Fluent English speakers strongly preferred.
Please review the sample application here. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis. The deadline for this round is Sunday February 16, 2025 at 12 pm EST.
This is an application for the United States Journalism Emergency Fund established by the International Women’s Media Foundation and supported by the Luce Foundation. To qualify for this emergency fund, you must be a U.S.-based journalist of any gender targeted as a result of your reporting at events related to the highly charged political unrest and polarization in the U.S., including elections, civil movements and other challenging environments. You may request support for:
- Immediate needs related to your professional work, such as destroyed or stolen equipment and protective gear;
- Small grants for medical and psychological care for incidents directly related to threats and crises caused by one’s work as a journalist.
Applicants must provide proof of their financial need. Funding is available to both staff journalists and those working independently. To request assistance from the IWMF’s United States Journalism Emergency Fund, please complete this preliminary questionnaire. Requests that do not meet the criteria above will not be considered.
For legal support if you have been arrested or face immediate threat of arrest, please contact the Reporters Committee for the Freedom of the Press at their free legal hotline (1-800-336-4243). The hotline is available 24/7.
If you have any questions relating to the IWMF’s United States Journalism Emergency Fund, please email programs@iwmf.org.