IWMF Emergency Fund for Women Journalists


IWMF Emergency Fund for Women Journalists

Company: International Women’s Media Foundation

About the Organization

The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is a global organization dedicated to supporting women journalists by providing resources, emergency assistance, and opportunities that promote press freedom and safety. The IWMF works to protect journalists facing threats, censorship, or danger as a result of their reporting.



About the Opportunity

The IWMF Emergency Fund offers direct support to women journalists experiencing crises or threats related to their professional work. The fund provides rapid assistance to ensure journalists’ safety, well-being, and ability to continue their reporting.

Types of Support

  • Small grants for psychological and medical care

  • Assistance for temporary relocation

  • Legal aid in cases related to imprisonment, censorship, or threats

  • Non-financial support, including information on additional resources

Eligibility

  • Must be a full-time or freelance woman journalist

  • Must have worked full-time as a journalist within the last six months

  • The emergency situation must be directly related to journalistic work

How to Apply

Applicants begin by submitting a preliminary questionnaire. An IWMF staff member will review the request and may ask for further documentation. Priority is given to urgent cases; non-eligible requests will not be processed.

Benefits

  • Emergency grants for medical and psychological care

  • Support for temporary relocation

  • Legal assistance for journalists facing direct threats

Official Website

IWMF Emergency Fund for Women Journalists


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