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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Rising cost of living makes clean water a luxury in Syria
Many people in war-stricken northeast Syria cannot afford clean water with inflation rising due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine
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OPINION: Ukraine response shows what’s possible for world’s most neglected
The glaring gap between the response to the Ukraine crisis and the meagre support offered to many of the world’s neglected crises is undeniable
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Rising heat drives crippling sandstorms across the Middle East
Drought and changing weather patterns feed stronger, longer dust storms, causing damage that costs the region $13 billion a year
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As conflict and climate change bite, are high food prices here to stay?
The era of cheap food may be ending as climate change, conflict and widespread poverty make food harder to grow and afford – but key policy shifts could help
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