About the IWMF

Founded in 1990, the International Women’s Media Foundation is a vibrant global network dedicated to strengthening the role of women in the news media worldwide as a means to further freedom of the press. The IWMF uses four strategies in its work: 

Building a Vibrant Network

A network of women in the news media is at the core of the IWMF’s work. The IWMF network enables women in the news media to join together in new ways to share ideas, resources, strategies and career advice. More . . .

Cultivating Effective Leaders

By offering innovative training to women in the news media, The IWMF provides them with the skills they need to succeed in their career and become leaders in their newsrooms. More . . .

Pioneering Change

The IWMF has a track record of developing innovative training that engages journalists in reporting on global issues that improves lives and creating opportunities for women in the news media to grow and expand their careers. More . . .

Honoring Courage

The IWMF advocates for women journalists worldwide and calls attention to their bravery. Each year, the IWMF highlights the courage required to report the news in many parts of the world with the Courage in Journalism and Lifetime Achievement Awards. More . . .