World Press Freedom Day: How the Foundation is giving independent media the tools to thrive
A thriving independent media is a key pillar of any free, fair and informed society.
Gay Syrian refugees see intolerance rise in once-liberal Lebanon
Many LGBTQ+ Syrians fled to Lebanon to escape civil war but an economic crisis has seen attitudes harden and intolerance rise
Winners of the 2023 Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism announced
The 2023 winners of the Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism have been announced. Now in their 22nd year, these Awards recognise brave journalists for their reporting on conflict, corruption and injustice, and are named in honour of American freelance journalist Kurt Schork who was killed in Sierra Leone while on assignment for Reuters in 2000.
After King Charles, could Britain have an openly LGBTQ+ monarch?
As Britain celebrates the coronation of King Charles on Saturday, could there ever be an LGBTQ+ monarch?
World Press Freedom Day: How the Foundation strives to support independent media across the world
Today marks the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day, a UN initiative established to champion the importance of diverse, pluralistic and independent media – a cornerstone of democratic societies.
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.
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.
UPDATED: Winners of 2022 Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism announced
Named in honour of the late American journalist Kurt Schork, the Awards uniquely recognise the courageous work of freelance journalists, local reporters and news fixers from around the world.
Women sacrifice their health to shield families from spiking costs
Women are skipping meals, medical appointments and treatments in order to make ends meet as living costs rise worldwide