World Press Freedom Day: How the Foundation is giving independent media the tools to thrive A thriving independent media is a key pillar of any free, fair and informed society. 3 May 2024
Thomson Reuters Foundation publishes 2023 Annual Report The Thomson Reuters Foundation has published its 2023 Annual Report, providing a comprehensive overview of our impact and financial performance throughout the past year. 30 April 2024
Thomson Reuters Foundation to host leading corporate disclosure initiative on labour and human rights The Foundation continues to strengthen responsible business practices as the new home of the Workforce Disclosure Initiative 1 February 2024
Reflections on COP28 One of the key debates at this year’s COP28 was the future of fossil fuels, with climate leaders calling for a global commitment to phase out this polluting energy source. Our Context correspondents were on the ground and, in this piece, Megan Rowling, Deputy Climate Editor shares her insights on the forum. 20 December 2023
How the Thomson Reuters Foundation promotes human rights around the world Human Rights Day is an annual commemoration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and an opportunity to champion the fundamental rights and freedoms to which all of us are entitled. 6 December 2023
Voices from the frontline: A day in the life of an Editor in Ukraine In this interview, the Chief Editor of independent Ukrainian outlet Realna Gazeta recollects June 06, 2023 – the day the Kakhovka dam collapsed. With a critical need for independent and accurate information, Andrii Dikhtiarenko recalls how the team at Realna Gazeta responded and produced timely content in response to the disaster. 15 November 2023
Winners of the 2023 Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism announced The 2023 winners of the Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism have been announced. Now in their 22nd year, these Awards recognise brave journalists for their reporting on conflict, corruption and injustice, and are named in honour of American freelance journalist Kurt Schork who was killed in Sierra Leone while on assignment for Reuters in 2000. 3 October 2023
40 years of the Thomson Reuters Foundation Fellowship Programme at the Reuters Institute The Thomson Reuters Foundation Fellowship Programme at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism is one of the world’s leading schemes for practising, mid-career journalists to deepen their skills and enrich their understanding of the news industry. On its 40th anniversary, we hear from former Fellow and now Associate Director of the Programme, Caithlin Mercer, about her own experience and her plans for the future of the scheme. 7 September 2023
Kurt Schork Awards: A winner’s story For 13 years, the Thomson Reuters Foundation has proudly supported and hosted the Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism. In this interview, 2019 Freelance Award winner Amanda Sperber talks about her investigations and the impact of winning the award. 24 August 2023
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month This Pride Month, the Thomson Reuters Foundation is celebrating our work to advance LGBTQ+ rights, our LGBTQ+ colleagues, and the global LGBTQ+ community. We are also taking time to recognise the enormous work that needs to happen before true equality is achieved. 29 June 2023
The power of the media in advancing LGBTQ+ rights The media plays a crucial role in raising awareness of LGBTQ+ rights around the world. This piece showcases an example of the Foundation’s media development work, which aims to bolster the media ecosystem by enhancing the coverage of critical and under reported issues and reduce the spread of mis and disinformation. 28 June 2023
Voices from the frontline: the story of a Ukrainian reporter’s escape through Russian-occupied territory This is the second piece in our 'Voices from the Frontline' series, dedicated to elevating the stories of Ukrainian journalists and media professionals. In this first-person account, a Ukrainian journalist reflects on her experiences working under Russian occupation and escaping to Prague. 28 June 2023
12th annual TrustLaw awards celebrate the impact of pro bono Now in their 12th year, the TrustLaw Awards celebrate groundbreaking pro bono projects undertaken by legal teams on behalf of NGOs and social enterprises in the TrustLaw network. 17 May 2023
Thomson Reuters Foundation publishes 2022 Annual Report The Thomson Reuters Foundation has published its 2022 Annual Report . This comprehensive report showcases our work over the last year, from key achievements and milestones to an overview of our impact and a detailed breakdown of our annual accounts. 11 May 2023
Голоси з передової: інтерв'ю з українським фотожурналістом Олександром Корняковим Олександр Корняков — український фотожурналіст, який працює в незалежному херсонському медіа «Вгору». Фонд Thomson Reuters підтримує «Вгору» з 2020 року в рамках роботи зі зміцнення незалежних медіа в усьому світі. 3 May 2023
Voices from the frontline: an interview with Ukrainian photojournalist, Oleksandr Kornyakov This is the first piece in our ‘Voices from the Frontline’ series, dedicated to elevating the stories of Ukrainian journalists and media professionals. The first piece in the series is an interview with photojournalist Oleksandr Kornyakov, who shares his experiences of documenting events in war-torn Kherson. 3 May 2023
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. 2 May 2023
Reflections on the International Festival of Journalism in Perugia The Thomson Reuters Foundation participated in the 2023 International Festival of Journalism in Perugia. Read five highlights from our CEO, Antonio Zappulla, from the festival including the impact of AI on journalism to how we must combat legal threats to press freedom. 24 April 2023
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. 20 April 2023
Thomson Reuters Foundation training: "S in ESG Fast Track: Human Rights Due Diligence" The Thomson Reuters Foundation has developed a pilot training "S in ESG Fast Track: Human Rights Due Diligence - Compliance, Disclosure, Success" that will bring together key actors in the ESG space, including lawyers, sustainability experts, and financial reporting specialists, to better understand human rights considerations under the 'S' in ESG and provide an opportunity to learn and collaborate across functions. 27 March 2023
Water security on World Water Day 2023 On World Water Day, we speak to Laurie Goering, Climate Editor for Context, the Thomson Reuters Foundation's news and media platform, about water security. 22 March 2023
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. 9 March 2023
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. 8 March 2023
Reporting and Communicating on Women’s Economic Justice in Africa Christine Mungai - a writer and journalist in Nairobi, Kenya - reflects on her experience training a cohort of journalists and communications officers for the Thomson Reuters Foundation’s six week “Reporting and Communicating on Women’s Economic Justice in Africa” programme. 8 March 2023
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. 7 March 2023
Thomson Reuters Foundation marks first anniversary of Ukraine invasion One year on from Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the devastating impact on lives and livelihoods is still mounting. In response, the Thomson Reuters Foundation has joined international efforts to support those on the ground by leveraging its media and legal expertise to protect independent news outlets and bolster the efforts of non-profits. 24 February 2023
Law firms remain committed to pro bono amid global crises The Thomson Reuters Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of the 2022 TrustLaw Index of Pro Bono. The Index is the fifth edition of the Foundation’s survey mapping the global scale and trends of the pro bono legal sector, and the most comprehensive to date. The Index highlights successful pro bono programmes and provides benchmarks on pro bono participation, offering law firms a unique resource to build and improve their pro bono practices. 9 February 2023
End of year message from our CEO This truly has been one of the busiest years in the organisation’s history, and I’m so proud of all we have done – powered by the twin engines of the media in the law – within our three areas of focus: advancing media freedom, fostering more inclusive economies and promoting human rights. 14 December 2022
Looking back at Trust Conference: key moments and messages The most thought-provoking moments from the stellar lineup of experts and innovators who spoke at Trust Conference 2022. 23 November 2022
Nobel Laureate Dmitry Muratov, Climate Justice Activist Vanessa Nakate and Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe amongst speakers at Trust Conference 2022 More than 50 globally renowned public figures, including climate change experts, human rights defenders, policymakers, businesses leaders and digital rights pioneers, will speak at the Thomson Reuters Foundation's human rights forum Trust Conference on October 26 & 27 in London. 24 October 2022
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. 13 October 2022
Thomson Reuters Foundation launches new journalism platform, Context The Thomson Reuters Foundation has launched Context, a news and analysis platform focusing on three of the most critical issues facing humanity: climate change, the impact of technology on society, and the need for more inclusive economies. 29 September 2022
Thomson Reuters Foundation and IFAD deliver ‘Reporting on Food Security and Rural Development’ training for journalists in East Africa The online training for journalists based in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania focused on building expertise in reporting on food security, food productions and climate change. 12 August 2022
Thomson Reuters Foundation launches new tool to protect journalists against online violence Amid a climate of escalating threats and targeted attacks on journalists, the Thomson Reuters Foundation has today launched a new tool to strengthen their resilience to online violence. 30 June 2022
Announcing the winners of the 2022 TrustLaw Awards TrustLaw, the Thomson Reuters Foundation's global pro bono service, celebrated its annual TrustLaw Awards ceremony on June 8th in London. 7 June 2022
Trust Conference to return for an in-person event in 2022 The Thomson Reuters Foundation’s annual flagship event, Trust Conference, will return in-person for its 10th year on 26 and 27 October 2022 in London. Trust Conference is dedicated to tackling the world’s most complex societal issues and has a specific focus on matters of media freedom, digital rights, socio-economic inclusion and climate change. 10 May 2022
Five insights from UNESCO’s World Press Freedom Day Conference This year’s UNESCO World Press Freedom Day conference in Uruguay saw policymakers, journalists and media practitioners come together to discuss matters of press freedom, privacy and sustainability within a sector facing existential digital threats, surging violence and unregulated surveillance. The Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF) outlines five key trends that emerged at the conference. 6 May 2022
Five highlights from the 2022 Stop Slavery Award On April 28, the Thomson Reuters Foundation held the 2022 Stop Slavery Award ceremony in the heart of London – its first in-person event since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic two years ago. 5 May 2022
World Press Freedom Day: How the Thomson Reuters Foundation supports independent media and journalists Today marks World Press Freedom Day. It comes at a time when press freedom has been declining around the world for over a decade, with COVID-19 further being exploited as a pretext to stifle critical reporting and with the safety of journalists worsening year after year. In this piece, the Foundation highlights its ongoing efforts to support media freedom and independent journalism around the world. 3 May 2022
Tony's Chocolonely, Justice and Care and Tafteesh amongst winners of Stop Slavery Award The Thomson Reuters Foundation names businesses, SMEs, NGOs, and journalists leading the way in the fight to end modern slavery and human trafficking at the annual Stop Slavery Award ceremony. 28 April 2022
Four ways journalists can strengthen their coverage of development issues From combating online abuse to ensuring a plurality of voices, our webinar series outlines four ways journalists can report on development issues in accurate, equitable and effective ways without underplaying their complexity. 22 April 2022
How should journalists respond to online trolls? Mute, block, ignore and more COVID upended lives and accelerated the growth of digital economies, tech migrations and online opportunities. Unfortunately, it also created a few extra monsters on social media platforms. 19 April 2022
Why are women under-represented in news stories – and newsrooms – in Asia and the Pacific? As the world tackles inequality and gender discrimination across many sectors, the news industry in Asia and the Pacific is falling behind with inclusivity – be it in quotes for stories, interviews, or even editorial decisions. 13 April 2022
Nominees for the 2022 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. 7 April 2022
How can media improve climate coverage in the world’s most threatened region – Asia Pacific? Be it rising sea levels and typhoons in South East Asia, coastal floods and heat in South Asia, or the shrinking islands around the Pacific Ocean, climate scientists have designated the APAC region to be the most vulnerable to climate-induced devastation. But how much do we know about the people in these areas? 4 April 2022
19 candidates shortlisted for the 2022 Stop Slavery Award The Thomson Reuters Foundation has today announced the 19 candidates – including corporates, non-profits and individuals – shortlisted for its annual Stop Slavery Award in recognition of their dedication to ending the scourge of modern slavery and human trafficking. 31 March 2022
Media’s Role in a Sustainable Recovery in Asia and the Pacific: Ten tactics to help news media secure long-term sustainability Highlights from expert speakers who participated in a webinar on 'Racing to Survive: Media's Challenges and Solutions'. The webinar was the first episode in a four-part webinar series on ‘Media’s Role in a Sustainable Recovery in Asia and the Pacific’, hosted by the Asian Development Bank and the Thomson Reuters Foundation. 30 March 2022
CEO responds to news that Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has been freed On behalf of all at the Thomson Reuters Foundation, we are overjoyed that our much- missed colleague and friend Nazanin has finally been freed. 16 March 2022
International Women’s Day: 8 ways the Thomson Reuters Foundation supports women and girls around the world Today the world pauses to celebrate women’s achievements and contributions to society, but, with stark concern that gender inequalities have been exacerbated by the pandemic, it is also a rallying point for the unprecedented global movement advocating for women’s rights and opportunities to be equal to those of men. Gaining or losing ground at this critical juncture, where calls are being made for a Global Reset, is expected to define the global gender order for generations to come, with irrevocable effects on humanity, society and the planet. 8 March 2022
Thomson Reuters Foundation response to crisis in Ukraine The Thomson Reuters Foundation is committed to fostering a free media ecosystem and has worked with independent media in Ukraine for 30 years. We are working tirelessly with our consortium of partners to review ways in which we can continue to provide support, and help journalists to fulfil their vital mission of free, fair and unbiased reporting. 24 February 2022
Thomson Reuters Foundation to host Secretariat for the Media Freedom Coalition The Thomson Reuters Foundation has been selected by the UK Government to set up, host and run a Secretariat function to support the Media Freedom Coalition (MFC) – a partnership of 50 countries working together to advocate for media freedom and the safety of journalists. 16 February 2022
Call for entries to the 2022 Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism Named in honour of the late American war correspondent, the Awards recognise the courageous work of freelance journalists, local reporters and news fixers from around the world. 3 February 2022
New personal branding programme helps level online playing field for reporters in developing countries The Thomson Reuters Foundation held an online 'Personal Branding and Online Presence’ programme to help journalists in the Asia-Pacific region strengthen their online presence, build an authoritative brand on social media and stay safe online. 19 January 2022
Seven highlights from Trust Conference 2021 Trust Conference – the Thomson Reuters Foundation’s flagship annual event – convened world-leading human rights defenders, innovators, media experts, business leaders and policymakers to address some of today’s most critical societal challenges and to discuss a post-pandemic recovery with inclusive growth, climate justice, media freedom and protection of digital rights. 26 November 2021
Maria Ressa, Jeffrey Sachs and Craig Newmark amongst speakers to address Trust Conference 2021 Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa, and an Afghan reporter who fled the Taliban, Zahra Joya, will speak alongside a distinguished line-up of speakers that includes world-renowned Professor of Economics Jeffrey Sachs and founder of craigslist, philanthropist Craig Newmark at the Thomson Reuters Foundation’s flagship annual forum Trust Conference on 17 and 18 November. 15 November 2021
Winners of 2021 Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism announced Named in honour of the late American war correspondent Kurt Schork, the Awards uniquely honour the courageous work of freelance journalists, local reporters and news fixers from around the world. 13 October 2021
Solutions Journalism: What reporters can do to beat ‘negative news fatigue’ Kavita Chandran, a Consultant and Journalism Trainer at TRF, discusses how a solutions-based approach to journalism - which focuses on responses to social issues and is now part of several training programmes that we provide to journalists around the world - offers an array of benefits to both readers and reporters. 24 September 2021
CEO responds to news of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's 2000 days of detention in Iran Today, we mark a bleak milestone in the ongoing ordeal of our friend and colleague Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe. 23 September 2021
Online communications training in ‘Breaking Down Barriers to Health Services in Africa’ held for civil society organisations (Part 2) The Thomson Reuters Foundation – in partnership with The Global Fund – held an online communications training for civil society organisations implementing Global Fund grants in Africa. The programme focused on improving advocacy and storytelling skills, with the aim of empowering participants to communicate effectively on human-rights related barriers to accessing HIV, tuberculosis and malaria services - particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. 18 August 2021
Thomson Reuters Foundation and The Global Fund team up to deliver ‘Breaking Down Barriers to Health Services in Africa’ training for journalists (Part 1) The Thomson Reuters Foundation – in partnership with The Global Fund – held a six-week online training for a select group of journalists in Africa. The course focused on building expertise in reporting on human-rights related barriers to HIV, tuberculosis and malaria services in Africa in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. 18 August 2021
Thomson Reuters Foundation announces new Editor-in-Chief to lead global news team The Thomson Reuters Foundation has appointed Yasir Khan as Editor-in-Chief to lead its team of award-winning reporters and oversee the digital transformation of its news offering. 14 June 2021
Foundation and partners launch new website housing resources to support the fight against the worst forms of child labour The Partnership Against Child Exploitation (PACE) – an international consortium comprising the Thomson Reuters Foundation and five other partners – is proud to launch its new website, housing a range of data-driven insights and resources designed to inform, support and empower those working to tackle the worst forms of child labour. 11 June 2021
ESG Working Group launches a white paper to highlight the importance of social factors in sustainable finance Together with partners, the Thomson Reuters Foundation, has produced a white paper emphasising the importance of the social dimension of ESG investment criteria for investors and addressing some of these challenges 27 May 2021
Eight journalists complete course to become Thomson Reuters Foundation media trainers The Thomson Reuters Foundation held a Training of Trainers (TOT) course for a select group of eight journalists - all recipients of the Chevening Scholarship in some capacity during their career. Participants received a TOT certificate in online learning that certified them to teach a Thomson Reuters Foundation course. 19 April 2021
Reporting on Human Trafficking training held online for Indian journalists The training offered full-time journalists an opportunity to build expertise in reporting on human trafficking in India, drawing on contemporary best practices. 19 April 2021
CEO responds to news of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's court appearance Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s five-year trauma should have come to an end last week. On Mother’s Day in the UK, she should have been reunited with her young daughter, whom she desperately misses. Instead, this latest trial and delayed outcome is a deliberate move to prolong her ordeal and her suffering. 14 March 2021
CEO responds to latest news that Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has been freed but faces a new court date This Sunday, March 7, our colleague Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe should be flying home to be reunited with her family following her unlawful and inhumane five-year prison sentence. But instead of regaining her liberty and walking away from this appalling affront to justice, she remains held hostage. 7 March 2021
Hewlett Packard Enterprise, ARMEDANGELS and Missing Link Trust amongst winners of the Stop Slavery Award The Thomson Reuters Foundation names businesses, SMEs, NGOs, and journalists leading the way in the fight to end modern slavery and human trafficking. 25 February 2021
Call for entries to the 2021 Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism The Kurt Schork Memorial Fund is now accepting submissions for its 2021 awards in international journalism. The awards recognise excellence in courageous reporting of conflict, corruption, human rights transgressions and other related issues. 12 February 2021
Tesco, Philips and Global Fund to End Modern Slavery amongst shortlisted candidates for 2021 Stop Slavery Award Recognising the wide range of actors dedicated to ending the scourge of modern slavery and human trafficking, the Thomson Reuters Foundation today unveiled the 28 candidates shortlisted for its annual Stop Slavery Award – after receiving a record number of applications. 11 February 2021
Law firms champion pro bono amidst global health crisis The Thomson Reuters Foundation publishes the 2020 TrustLaw Index of Pro Bono: a survey identifying global pro bono legal trends. 4 February 2021
The Thomson Reuters Foundation partners with Sabin Vaccine Institute to deliver ‘Reporting on Immunisation and Vaccination’ journalism training The Thomson Reuters Foundation - in partnership with the Sabin Vaccine Institute - launched an eight-day ‘Reporting on Immunisation and Vaccination’ programme for journalists in Eastern Europe. 3 February 2021
Thomson Reuters Foundation convenes leading companies to tackle the threat to human rights in global supply chains during the COVID-19 crisis As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt the global economy, workers within supply chains are being adversely impacted. In response to these urgent challenges, in April 2020 the Thomson Reuters Foundation formed a community of leading companies to share best practice on ways to uphold the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. 18 January 2021
Impact of COVID-19 on journalists in Global South and emerging economies revealed in new report The Thomson Reuters Foundation publishes unique study combining frontline journalists’ voices with insights from industry leaders and media experts. 14 January 2021
End of year message from our CEO I am hugely proud of the Thomson Reuters Foundation’s work this year. Our focus on combining the power of journalism and the law to protect media freedom, foster more inclusive economies and promote human rights has arguably never been more relevant or needed. 18 December 2020
Winners of global photo competition to spotlight human impact of COVID-19 announced Three winners selected for their outstanding images capturing the untold consequences of COVID-19 on people’s lives and livelihoods 16 December 2020
TrustLaw marks UK and European Pro Bono Weeks despite COVID-19 challenges Both in the UK and across Europe, pro bono work is flourishing with the pandemic presenting opportunities to find new ways to connect and collaborate. 10 December 2020
Winners of 2020 Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism announced Named in honour of the late American war correspondent Kurt Schork, the awards uniquely honour the courageous work of freelance journalists, local reporters and news fixers from around the world. 3 December 2020
Five highlights from Trust Conference 2020 Held online for the first time, Trust Conference 2020 examined how COVID-19 has deepened existing social and economic inequalities, created and amplified threats to media freedom and will have lasting and significant consequences for protecting human rights. 19 November 2020
Thomson Reuters Foundation collaborate with Novartis to deliver Health Reporting training Thirteen journalists from across the Asia-Pacific region took part in the training, which focused on equipping journalists with the skillset and knowledge needed to accurately report on topical public health issues. 12 November 2020
Working Group assembles to bust myths surrounding ‘Social’ dimension of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investment criteria The Thomson Reuters Foundation, Refinitiv, International Sustainable Finance Centre (ISFC), Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, White & Case, Eco-Age and The Mekong Club have partnered to emphasise the importance of the ‘social’ dimension of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investment criteria for investors and advance the dialogue toward practical, relevant and comparable ESG ratings. 21 October 2020
Youth climate activism and environmental politics explored in new season of acclaimed EARTH FOCUS from KCET, Link TV and the Thomson Reuters Foundation From illegal gold mining in Peru to the United States' surprising green senator Harry Reid, the new season premiering September 8 looks at the politics of the environment. 22 September 2020
Celebrating Ten Years of Impact Growing exponentially since it first launched in 2010, TrustLaw has reached some important milestones in 2020: our network of high-impact NGOs, pioneering social enterprises and leading law firms and in-house legal teams has grown to over 6,000 members. We have also facilitated 6,500 pro bono legal projects across 180 countries – empowering thousands of organizations to achieve greater impact. 7 September 2020
Photojournalism initiative launched to spotlight the human impact of the pandemic COVID-19: The Bigger Picture combines a global photography award with news coverage to document how the crisis is deepening global inequalities. 10 August 2020
First cohort of journalists complete Foundation’s 12-week COVID-19 Crisis Reporting Hub training Fifteen journalists from 10 different countries in sub-Saharan Africa took part in the Thomson Reuters Foundation’s first COVID-19 Crisis Reporting Hub training from April 27 to July 16 17 July 2020
Thomson Reuters Foundation partner with IFAD to deliver COVID-19 Reporting training From May 18-26 June, the Thomson Reuters Foundation and the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development ran an online COVID-19 Reporting training for 15 journalists across 15 different countries. 9 July 2020
Foundation hosts virtual roundtables on human rights and supply chains The Thomson Reuters Foundation, in partnership with Baker McKenzie and Omnia Strategy LLP, have brought together leading brands from a wide range of sectors over the past 3 months to attend virtual roundtables to discuss issues related to human rights and supply chains, as well as to share best practice. 23 June 2020
We stand with the Black community today and every day Racism, bigotry and prejudice have no place in society. As an organisation, we will harness the power of our media and legal services to play a more proactive role in the continued fight for equality and more inclusive economies. 9 June 2020
COVID-19: Our response and our impact Just 10 weeks ago, as the world began grappling with the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Thomson Reuters Foundation launched the first of its responses – grounded in its journalism and legal expertise – to better equip those right on the frontlines of the crisis. 5 June 2020
TrustLaw & partners launch guide for NGOs and social enterprises on legal implications of COVID-19 in Argentina TrustLaw, Thomson Reuters Foundation, Comisión Pro Bono del Colegio de Abogados de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires, and the pro bono workshop programme of the Law School of the University Torcuato Di Tella, partnered to produce a “Brief Guide for NGOs and SocialEenterprises on the Legal Implications of COVID19 in Argentina”. 27 May 2020
Thomson Reuters Foundation hosts a virtual working group on protecting digital and data rights during fight against COVID-19 The Thomson Reuters Foundation convened leading civil society organizations and expert law firms for a virtual working group on protecting data and digital rights during the COVID-19 pandemic. 15 May 2020
African journalists convene virtually for COVID-19 Crisis Reporting Hub’s first training A group of 15 journalists from countries across Africa have completed their first week of training as part of their participation in the Thomson Reuters Foundation’s COVID-19 Crisis Reporting Hub. 14 May 2020
Thomson Reuters Foundation launches COVID-19 Crisis Reporting Hub In collaboration with the World Economic Forum, the Hub will equip reporters in the Global South to cover the pandemic 6 April 2020
The Thomson Reuters Foundation joins ground-breaking partnership to combat the worst forms of child labour The Thomson Reuters Foundation is part of the PACE consortium, a cross-sector partnership of six organisations working to combat the exploitation of children in the worst forms of child labour in Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Central African Republic. 31 March 2020
COVID-19: We're here to help As the world faces an unprecedented set of challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Thomson Reuters Foundation is leveraging its unique blend of journalism and legal skills to strengthen the global response. 26 March 2020
Message from Thomson Reuters Foundation CEO Antonio Zappulla in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic As the situation with the coronavirus (COVID-19) develops, we wanted to keep you updated as to the measures we are taking to ensure the delivery of our services, as much as is possible, whilst prioritising the health of our workers and partners. 17 March 2020
TrustLaw Hosts Workshop for Social Enterprises in Ireland TrustLaw, in partnership with Arthur Cox and Social Innovation Fund Ireland, led a Legal Health Check workshop for social enterprises based in Ireland. 9 March 2020
LGBT History Month Event: The Remarkable Diaries of Mr Lucas To celebrate LGBT + History Month, the Thomson Reuters Foundation partnered with Queer Britain, a charity working to establish the UK’s first national LGBTQ+ museum, on an event held on February 6th. 2 March 2020
Aldi UK, HSBC UK and Delta Air Lines amongst winners of Stop Slavery Award The Thomson Reuters Foundation announced the winners of its 2020 Stop Slavery Award in a ceremony that recognised more innovators than ever before. 20 February 2020
Coca-Cola, IBM and Outland Denim amongst shortlisted companies for 2020 Stop Slavery Award The Thomson Reuters Foundation today announced the seven companies shortlisted for the Enterprise categories of its Stop Slavery Award. 5 February 2020
Call for entries to the 2020 Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism The Kurt Schork Memorial Fund (KSMF) is now accepting submissions for its 2020 awards in international journalism. The awards recognise excellence in courageous reporting of conflict, corruption, human rights transgressions and other related issues. 27 January 2020
HSBC, Delta Air Lines and IBM among shortlisted candidates for new categories of the Stop Slavery Award The shortlisted candidates for the six new categories of the 2020 Stop Slavery Award are announced this week. 14 January 2020