2023 Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism - applications now open
The Kurt Schork Memorial Fund (KSMF) is accepting submissions for its 2023 Awards in International Journalism. Now in their 22nd year, the Awards honour excellence in courageous reporting of conflict, corruption, human rights transgressions and injustice.
OPINION: We must take our data out of the closet for the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ people
All sectors, including young people, civil society and the media, need to advocate for the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals
International Women’s Day: Spotlighting the Thomson Reuters Foundation’s work in driving gender equality
International Women’s Day is a global celebration of the contributions and achievements of women and girls around the world, but also a pivotal moment to recognise the persistent inequalities that perpetuate the gender divide. This piece outlines some of the ways in which the Foundation’s approach to advancing media freedom, fostering more inclusive economies and promoting human rights supports women and girls around the world, part of its broader mission to strengthen free, fair and informed societies.
Reporting and Communicating on Women’s Economic Justice in Africa
Christine Mungai - a writer and journalist in Nairobi, Kenya - reflects on her experience training a cohort of journalists and communications officers for the Thomson Reuters Foundation’s six week “Reporting and Communicating on Women’s Economic Justice in Africa” programme.
Nominees for the 2023 TrustLaw Awards announced
The Thomson Reuters Foundation is delighted to announce the nominees for its annual TrustLaw Awards, which recognise remarkable pro bono projects undertaken by legal teams with NGOs and social enterprises around the world through the TrustLaw service.
Ukraine to host first LGBTQ+ film festival despite war
Organisers of the Sunny Bunny festival say safety issues will be paramount at the event due to be held during Pride month
EXPLAINER: Is Japan making progress on same-sex marriage?
Japan's gay rights are under scrutiny following a row over homophobic comments by a top government aide
EXPLAINER: What is intersex surgery and where is it banned?
As Spain moves to protect intersex children from unneeded 'sex-normalising' surgeries, here are details on what it means and the global picture
FIRST PERSON: Why I want to put on a drag king show for Ukraine's military
After performing as a drag king in Poland, Ukrainian army volunteer Evelyn wants to put on a show for the military