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This International Women's Day, we spotlight the courageous work of @RukhshanaMedia and its founder, @ZahraJoya, who defy threats to tell Afghan women's stories.

On this #WorldWildlifeDay, environmental journalism has never been more crucial. Our free courses are here to help you find the environmental angle in every story: bit.ly/3kPEJwl #EnvironmentalJournalism #Wildlife #Climate #JournalismMatters #FreeCourse

Surveillance shapes how journalism is practised today. MEDIASAFE_04 – The invisible threat is now live on Journalism Now, completing our four-part MEDIASAFE digital security series. Understand how surveillance works, the risks it creates and how to protect yourself in high-surveillance environments. All four courses now available: journalismnow.org/program/medias… #MediaSafe #JournalismNow #JournalistSafety #DigitalSecurity

In a bid to reinforce responsible Journalism, @thomfound is conducting a training on misinformation and fact checking to curb fake News and strengthen quality and credibility of the day to day work among Journalists post elections season. @NaomiMutumba #NSTVUpdates.

To mark Safer Internet Day, MEDIASAFE_03 is now live on Journalism Now. Your device, your shield: Practical cybersecurity for field journalists is the third course in our four-part MEDIASAFE series. Learn how to secure your devices and protect sensitive information when working in the field. Register for free: journalismnow.org/program/medias… #MediaSafe #JournalismNow #DigitalSecurity #JournalistSafety

MEDIASAFE_02 is now live on Journalism Now. The encrypted journalist: Protecting your sources in a digital minefield is the second in our four-part series of bitesize digital security courses. Learn how to keep your communications and sources secure. New course released weekly: journalismnow.org/program/medias… #MediaSafe #JournalismNow #DigitalSecurity #JournalistSafety

Launching MEDIASAFE_01 – Digital breadcrumbs, the first in a new four-part series of bitesize digital security courses on Journalism Now. Learn how your online footprint becomes a target and how to protect yourself, your work and your sources. New course released weekly: journalismnow.org/program/medias… #MediaSafe #DigitalSecurity #JournalistSafety

The International Day of Education highlights the importance of accessible learning for journalists worldwide. Thomson’s innovative and expert-led online courses on Journalism Now are free to all to access. Launching next week – a series on digital security for journalists. Explore: journalismnow.org #InternationalDayOfEducation #MediaTraining #LifelongLearning

Independent media in Brazil and Colombia faces an urgent crisis in traditional business models alongside a deteriorating security environment according to new research commissioned by Thomson Media under the EU co-funded AGILE framework. Read more:  thomsonfoundation.org/latest/agile-a… #AGILE #IndependentMedia #Journalism #MediaSustainability #LatinAmerica @UEenColombia @UEnoBrasil @UEGuatemala

Disinformation is fuelling Sudan’s conflict, shaping perception & even sparking violence. Our new report uncovers coordinated networks, false narratives, hate speech & AI-generated content. The call: stronger digital resilience for journalists & civil society. Part of the #SudanDigitalResilience project, supported by @FCDOGovUK. 👉 Read more: bit.ly/4sx1Nhk #Sudan #Disinformation #Journalism #DigitalSafety

How are newsrooms across the Western Balkans and Central Europe using AI with ethics at the centre? Thomson and @CNTI_global gathered journalists in Sarajevo for two days of honest, practical exchange. Read more: cnti.org/event-outtakes… Images credit: Kayla Goodson/CNTI #Journalism #AI #MediaInnovation

At #BRIDGESummit in Abu Dhabi, our Chief Executive Caro Kriel joins a panel on the future of trusted journalism, examining the role of independent media in supporting resilient societies and how newsrooms can navigate rapid digital change while staying anchored in purpose and public service. @WMediaBridge

Insight on how to build trust with audiences and create stories that have impact from @kanuri_wangu and @GodwinAsediba our two talented runners-up in Thomson’s Young Journalist of the Year Award 2025. Read more: thomsonfoundation.org/latest/young-j… #TFYoungJournalist #Journalism @NationAfrica @tv3_ghana

Opportunity awaits Tracy Bonareri Onchoke - Thomson’s Young Journalist of the Year 2025.  Read more about her hopes for the future and the risks that come with being an investigative journalist. thomsonfoundation.org/latest/opportu…

Kenyan journalist Tracy Bonareri Onchoke is the winner of the Thomson Foundation Young Journalist Award 2025. She fought off competition from 226 journalists from 60 countries. Read more 👉 thomsonfoundation.org/latest/tracy-b… @bonareri_tracy @AfUncensored @FPALondon @gijnAfrica #Competition #Awards #Journalism

Independent media in Central America are under strain, yet new pathways for sustainability are taking shape through the AGILE programme. At @ForoCAP, Thomson Media and @_elfaro_ brought together journalists from across the region to discuss funding models that protect editorial independence. Read more: thomsonfoundation.org/latest/agile-s… #AGILE #Journalism #MediaSustainability

The Thomson Foundation Young Journalist Award is an annual competition organised in partnership with @FPALondon. This year’s winner will be announced at the FPA’s Media Awards on 24 November in London. 🏆

🇬🇭 Godwin Asediba | @tv3_ghana “Troubled Morgue” exposed inhumane conditions in a major Accra mortuary, triggering public outcry, questions in parliament and funds set aside for renovation. Read @GodwinAsediba’s profile: thomsonfoundation.org/latest/godwin-…

Meet the #TFYoungJournalist 2025 finalists: 🧵 👇