Deadline: 18 December 2023
The International Women’s Media Foundation, the Women’s Equality Center and Azmina are pleased to lead a nine-day reporting trip focused on reproductive rights in Brazil from March 5-15, 2024.
Fellows will have the opportunity to network with other journalists, report collaboratively with their peers, and gain access to a variety of sources and sites related to their reporting.
Fellowship Information
- All reporting fellows will begin their trip in Rio de Janeiro from March 5-9, where they will complete a one-day safety training and have the opportunity to cover the Women’s Day March.
- Fellows will need to decide between Brasilia OR São Paulo for the second half of the reporting trip scheduled from March 10-15.
- Story pitches should explore underreported issues that impact people’s daily lives relating to abortion access and how this intersects with the political and legal landscape in Brazil.
Benefits
- The IWMF arranges travel and in-country logistics for all fellows. The IWMF also covers fellowship-related costs within the framework of the reporting trip including travel, visa fees, lodging, meals, and interpreters, unless a selected journalist’s news organization wishes to assume these costs. The feasibility of day trips outside the base location will be determined by IWMF security protocols and assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applications will be pre-screened for eligibility using the following criteria:
- This opportunity is open to women and nonbinary journalists.
- Applicants may be freelance or staff journalists and may apply individually or as part of a team.
- Professional journalism must be the applicant’s primary profession.
- Applicants must have three (3) or more years of professional journalism experience. Internships do not count toward professional experience.
- Applicant must be able to show proof of interest from an editor or have a proven track record of publication in prominent international media outlets.
- Applicants may apply in English. The published work can be in any language.
- A strong preference will be given to journalists who speak Portuguese and multimedia journalists.
For more information, visit IWMF.
