Photo Credit: International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) and UNESCO
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"The Safeguarding Women’s Voices: Enhancing Gender-Responsive Safety Strategies program, led by the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) and UNESCO, aims to improve the mental resilience of journalists, particularly women journalists by enhancing their access to psychological support and resources to help mitigate the effects of online violence.
In 2025, the IWMF is partnering with Vinland Solutions to lead a six-month virtual training program for clinical psychologists and/or psychiatrists from the different regions to identify and tackle the adverse effects of physical and online violence against journalists, particularly women journalists.
The program seeks to ensure that journalists can continue to perform their vital role in democratic societies, free from violence and intimidation, by fostering gender-responsive policies, providing customized safety training, and facilitating access to mental health services.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Only clinical psychologists and / or psychiatrists from the eligible countries can apply.
2. Availability and commitment to the six-month virtual training program.
3. Applications can be submitted in English or Spanish.
