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Tue, 9 May 2023 13:30 PM

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.

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 16:12 PM

Although all Latin American and the Caribbean (LAC) countries have ratified the Paris Agreement and the majority are committed to its implementation, many LAC countries are highly vulnerable to increasing climate variability and temperature extremes. Through TrustLaw, Sustentabilidad Sin Fronteras was connected with teams of lawyers from Paraguay, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Argentina, and Brazil to obtain a clear and comprehensive overview of the legal framework governing climate change in those countries and to assess how they could be improved.

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 18:56 PM

Further loss of biodiversity would be a devastating cultural and economic blow to Latin America, but this is not a localised issue – it also endangers global health, food security, and social and political stability. Calvert Impact Capital, Inc. is addressing this issue by investing in high-impact mission-driven organisations that have a social and environmental focus. By providing its investors and partners with positive financial, social and environmental returns, Calvert Impact Capital offers holistic solutions to problems of environmental degradation.

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 13:52 PM

The Thomson Reuters Foundation participated in the 2023 International Festival of Journalism in Perugia. Read five highlights from our CEO, Antonio Zappulla, from the festival including the impact of AI on journalism to how we must combat legal threats to press freedom.

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 09:32 AM

Anti-LGBTQ+ laws, actions, and policies are rooted in a deep-seated fear and hatred of those who are different

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:18 PM

The Thomson Reuters Foundation has developed a pilot training "S in ESG Fast Track: Human Rights Due Diligence - Compliance, Disclosure, Success" that will bring together key actors in the ESG space, including lawyers, sustainability experts, and financial reporting specialists, to better understand human rights considerations under the 'S' in ESG and provide an opportunity to learn and collaborate across functions.

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 16:02 PM

On World Water Day, we speak to Laurie Goering, Climate Editor for Context, the Thomson Reuters Foundation's news and media platform, about water security.

Wed, 8 Mar 2023 13:40 PM

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.

Wed, 3 May 2023 11:06 AM

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.

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 09:17 AM

Republican legislators across the United States have escalated a campaign to ban certain healthcare for transgender youth