IWMF Honors Five Fearless Women with 2025 Courage in Journalism Awards Amid Global Crackdowns on Press Freedom
In an era defined by disinformation, authoritarianism, and attacks on media freedom, the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) has named five extraordinary journalists as the recipients of its 36th annual Courage in Journalism Awards, including one imprisoned editor-in-chief. The announcement affirms a stark global reality: for many women journalists, telling the truth means risking everything.