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.
New research exposes global trends in legal attacks facing journalists
New research on 'Weaponising the Law: Attacks on Media Freedom' has been published today by the Thomson Reuters Foundation, in collaboration with the Tow Center for Digital Journalism at Columbia University.
Russia's Bolshoi ballet drops 'Nureyev' after 'LGBT propaganda' law
A law passed in November widened an existing prohibition on material considered to promote an LGBT lifestyle
Estonia PM focused on defence spending and same sex marriage law
Parliament voted for Kaja Kallas to stay in office after her liberal Reform party agreed a coalition following last month's election
First US drag show ban stokes fears of violence
For many drag queens, security risks are a new reality of working life as the threat of attacks rise
Russia won't play 'dangerous gender games' - parliamentary head
Russia will not play "dangerous gender games", the head of its upper house of parliament said in a vehement attack on sexual minorities in a message marking International Women's Day
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
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
OPINION: Same-sex civil unions in Ukraine likely, but still several years away
Ukrainian MP Inna Sovsun is the parliament’s most ardent advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. She talks with Openly in Kyiv, a year after Russia invaded Ukraine