Deadline: March 30, 2025
Nominations are invited for the IWMF Courage in Journalism Awards 2025. The IWMF’s annual Courage in Journalism Awards honor women and nonbinary journalists who set themselves apart by exhibiting extraordinary bravery, persistence and resilience. Doing whatever it takes to uncover the truth, they raise the bar for reporting under duress, or in the face of censorship.
Sexual harassment, threats, attacks, government oppression, a stubborn glass ceiling, unequal pay, accusations of fake news and a growing mistrust of the media all threaten press freedom around the world. And women journalists often feel the greatest brunt of these attacks. According to a report by UNESCO, 73 percent of the women journalists surveyed had experienced online violence as a result of their work.
The awards program honors brave journalists – including photojournalists – working in any country across the world. They report on taboo topics, immerse themselves in hostile environments and share difficult truths. In addition, the honorees demonstrate a commitment to press freedom and often overcome unjust conditions online and offline to become leaders in their industry.
Eligibility
- Candidates for the Courage in Journalism Awards must be full-time staff or freelance women or nonbinary reporters, writers, editors, photographers or producers working in any country and of any nationality.
- Nominations may be made in English, Spanish or French.
- Self-nominations are not accepted.
Nomination
Nominations for the 36th annual Courage Awards are open through March 30, 2025!
Submit nominations in English, Spanish or French:
- Courage in Journalism Awards Nomination
- Recomendación para los Premios de Valentía en el Periodismo
- Recommandation pour les Prix du Courage dans le Journalisme
For more information, visit IWMF Courage in Journalism Awards.
