Opportunity Title : Apply for IWMF Reproductive Health Journalism Grants 2026

Selected journalists will receive financial support tailored to the specific needs of their reporting projects. Benefits include:

• Flexible grant funding based on the project's scope, location, and reporting requirements.
• Financial support for travel expenses related to reporting assignments.
• Funding for logistics and field reporting costs.
• Coverage for security expenses, helping journalists safely conduct investigative work in challenging environments.
• Support for other eligible project-related expenses necessary to complete high-quality reporting.
• Opportunity to produce impactful stories that reach regional and international audiences.
• Increased visibility and professional recognition through support from the International Women's Media Foundation.

Interested journalists should prepare a strong reporting proposal that clearly explains the significance of their story, reporting approach, expected impact, and budget requirements.

To apply:

1. Review the eligibility requirements and ensure you meet all criteria.
2. Develop a detailed reporting proposal outlining your investigative or multimedia project.
3. Prepare any supporting materials, including evidence of editorial interest or samples of previously published work.
4. Complete the official online application form.
5. Submit your application through the official IWMF application portal before the stated deadline.

Applicants are encouraged to submit well-prepared proposals that demonstrate originality, journalistic excellence, and a strong commitment to reporting on reproductive health, rights, and justice. Projects that highlight underreported issues, encourage cross-border collaboration, and provide meaningful public insight will be particularly competitive.

Applications are now open for the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Indigenous Fellowship Program 2027. This is an international training programme. The programme is designed to empower leaders and advocates. The programme gives them in-depth knowledge of the United Nations human rights system.

The Indigenous Fellowship Programme was established in 1997. It was established during the First International Decade of the Worlds Indigenous People. The programme was created to strengthen the capacity of peoples worldwide. The programme provides training on international human rights standards. The programme covers UN mechanisms. The programme covers the protection of rights.

The programme offers participants an opportunity. Participants learn directly from experts at the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). Fellows gain an understanding. They understand how the United Nations addresses human rights issues. The issues affect communities. They understand how they can effectively engage with human rights mechanisms.

Beyond classroom learning the fellowship enables participants. Participants build lasting networks with leaders. The leaders come from countries. Participants exchange experiences. They develop the skills needed. The skills help them advocate for the rights of their communities. The advocacy happens at national and international levels.

Upon completing the programme fellows are expected to return. They return to their communities. They share the knowledge and experience gained. They help to strengthen advocacy. They promote the protection of peoples rights.

Applications are now open for the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) Grants for Reproductive Health, Rights and Justice in the Americas 2026. This funding opportunity is designed to support journalists. The journalists produce in-depth reporting. The reporting is on health. The reporting is on rights. The reporting is on justice. The reporting covers Latin America. The reporting covers the Caribbean. The reporting covers the United States.

Through this grant the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) seeks to amplify stories. The stories are underreported. The stories highlight how reproductive policies affect people. The stories highlight how healthcare access affects people. The stories highlight how legal frameworks affect people. The stories highlight how social justice issues affect people. The stories show the lives of people throughout the Americas. The programme encourages journalism. The programme encourages solutions-focused journalism. The journalism brings public awareness. The awareness is about issues. The issues are often overlooked by mainstream media.

The IWMF is particularly interested in supporting multimedia reporting teams. The teams work on stories in Argentina. The teams work on stories in Brazil. The teams work on stories in Chile. Preference will also be given to collaborations. The collaborations examine the growing influence of -right political movements. The collaborations examine their connections, to organizations. The organizations are based in the United States. The collaborations examine international networks.

Whether working independently or as part of a reporting team, applicants. They have the opportunity to pursue journalistic projects. The projects contribute to informed dialogue. The projects strengthen accountability. The projects strengthen transparency. The projects promote rights across the region.

To qualify for the International Women’s Media Foundation Grants for Reproductive Health, Rights and Justice in the Americas 2026, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• The opportunity is open to women and non-binary journalists.
• Both freelance and staff journalists are eligible to apply.
• Applications may be submitted individually or as part of a reporting team.
• Journalism must be the applicant's primary profession.
• Applicants must have at least three years of professional journalism experience. Internship experience does not count toward this requirement.
• Applicants should be able to demonstrate editorial interest in the proposed story or provide evidence of previous publication in reputable media outlets.
• Applications may be submitted in English or Spanish.
• Final published stories may be produced in any language, allowing journalists to reach audiences in their preferred language.