Early last month, President Trump signed an executive order bluntly demanding that NPR and PBS be defunded. This week, the Administration asked Congress to repeal public-media funds that it had already approved. Can public media survive Trump?https://t.co/uJz40bUpX2
AVAILABLE NOW: Our U.S. Emergency Fund has been replenished in preparation for potential urgent needs following the election. We are able to support with replacing equipment, protective gear, medical and trauma care, and more. Application is live at: https://t.co/KsLxteOHfI.
Big News! @IWMF & @deleteme are teaming up to protect women & nonbinary journalists from doxxing ahead of the 2024 U.S. elections. With support from @Microsoft’s Democracy Forward program, we’re working to #ElectSafely and keep personal info private🔒
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Calling all journalists in Chicago! @IWMF is hosting a free one-day #NewsroomSafety training on June 27/28, in partnership with @MedillSchool & @macfound. Freelancers & staff welcome! Space is limited, so complete the participation form by June 17: https://t.co/55cWrEuid9
Thank you, @RCFP and @IWMF, @caity_henderson, Jeff Belzil, @RosemMorton, Michael Zwirn and Lisa Zycherman, for hosting "Newsroom Safety Across America."
This training equipped journalists with safety tools and expert tips on covering elections.
Join us online June 4 for the free webinar “Risk assessment and planning for journalists in the field,” part of U.S. Election Safety Summer co-hosted by @IWMF@pressfreedom & @PENAmerica! #ElectSafely
Register: https://t.co/dlrDlveZo1
🚨 2024 is a critical election year with escalating distrust in media. To combat this, #IWMF launched Newsroom Safety Across America, training 300 journalists in key states so far!
Read about our efforts here: https://t.co/zlxe589QEp #Journalism#PressFreedom#Election2024
Journalists & newsrooms: Applications for the @IWMF Newsroom Safety Across America initiative in North Carolina, Michigan, and Nevada are open now! Backed by @craignewmark, this critical training will prepare local reporters ahead of #Elections2024. https://t.co/tw9WAqiYZv
For 35 years, the #IWMF has empowered and supported thousands of women & nonbinary journalists. We're not just marking time—we're leading a movement for press freedom. Join us as we advocate for every story & every voice. Here's to the next 35! #IWMF35
“To say that a journalist on the battlefield is a civilian, or that a journalist in this space should be allowed to do their job, there has been a real shift in that"-- Kerry Paterson
Read more on how journalists in Gaza have faced the deadliest six months ever recorded here:
The IWMF's ongoing mission to combat online abuse in journalism has never been more vital. With over 40 newsrooms supported in policy and training, our News Safety Cohort is preparing journalists for the increased risks in an election year.
The IWMF is coming to Pennsylvania! We are partnering with @resolvephilly to host one-day safety trainings on March 25 and 26, 2024! Get ready for #Elections2024 & beyond with critical safety skills.
Deadline to respond: March 6, 2024 at 8 pm EST.
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.@TheCAOV condemns doxxing of @nytimes journalist @Nataliekitro and calls for respect and safety of the news media.
We urge Mexican authorities to respect the rights of journalists, cease any actions that endanger their well-being, and uphold the values of #PressFreedom.
Out NOW!
The new Mapping Report 2024 is a must-read for professionals concerned about #DigitalSafety. Gain insights into the multifaceted strategies deployed by @TheCAOV to combat online abuse faced by women journalists.
📷Read here: https://t.co/QSzg68BOJf