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USC Annenberg Institute for Justice and Journalism Offers Fund for Journalists
The Justice and Journalism Fund provides direct support to journalists or news organizations in various media for projects on social justice issues. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal U.S. residents. Application deadline is Sept. 30.
Visit the USC Annenberg Web site for details.
Monument Honors Slain Journalists
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon announced a memorial to journalists killed while reporting. The monument, which is atop the BBC Broadcasting House in London, is dedicated to all slain news journalists and those who have worked with them.
Read more on the BBC News Web site.
Former Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Discusses Zimbabwe
Peta Thornycroft, winner of the 2007 IWMF Lifetime Achievement Award, spoke about violence and the political situation in Zimbabwe on National Public Radio on June 24.
Click here to listen to Peta speak on NPR.
Publications
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Comment le Programme Maisha Yetu a changé la couverture médiatique sur les questionsde santé publique en Afrique
Writing for Our Lives: How the Maisha Yetu Project Changed Health Coverage in Africa
A report that documents how the Maisha Yetu project initiated changes in health coverage at media houses in Botswana, Senegal and Kenya.
IWMF Annual Report - 2002/2003
In 2002 and 2003, the IWMF continued with its work to promote the status of women journalists around the world through its leadership training workshops. The African Women's Media Center, a project of the IWMF, continued with its Maisha Yetu ("Our Lives" in Swahili) campaign to improve the coverage and quality of HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria in Africa. in addition, the IWMF continued to honor the bravery of women journalists around the world by honoring three journalists fron Canada, Zimbabwe and Russia, with Courage in Journalism Awards. The IWMF also honored a pioneer woman journalist with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
IWMF Annual Report - 2001/2002
In 2001-2002, the IWMF continued its leadership training series for U.S. women journalists, holding workshops in five cities. In Africa, the African Women’s Media Center, a project of the IWMF, continued the tradition of the Carole Simpson Leadership Institute and also sponsored training for radio journalists on covering HIV/AIDS. In addition, the IWMF advocated for a worldwide free press with the Courage in Journalism Awards and by supporting the right of international journalists and their publications to publish the truth.
Women Journalists of Color: Present Without Power
This publication explores how the perspectives of women journalists of color may differ from their managers. The report covers the work environment in today's media companies, the effectiveness of company programs and the obstacles women journalists of color face in their careers. Published September 1999.
The survey and report were made possible by a grant from The Ford Foundation.
IWMF Annual Report - 2000/2001
IWMF programs and activities for 2000-2001 included extensive work with the African Women's Media Center. Also, the IWMF kicked off a U.S.-based leadership program for entry and mid-level women journalists.