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July updateWelcome to the Thomson Reuters Foundation's monthly newsletter! Introducing: Uprising - a new Context documentary series

Take a look at our powerful new documentary series, published today on our digital media platform, Context [[link removed]], which explores how gig workers are innovating new paths in a precarious labour landscape whilst continuing to battle for their rights. This series, produced in collaboration with Rest of World [[link removed]] and Resolution Seven [[link removed]], follows the lives of gig workers across Vietnam, India, South Africa, and Mexico.

The first episode focuses on the women workers of Urban Company, a home services app that once symbolised economic independence for many in India, but is now accused of stripping away its workers flexibility and autonomy.

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Trust Conference - the future global governance of AI

AI technologies are creating a new generation of products and services. However, these raise important considerations and concerns surrounding ethical development, deployment, and regulation.

As this technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, the need for coordinated global governance has become urgent to ensure that responsible and trustworthy practices underpin this new era of business.

These issues will be discussed at our annual global forum, Trust Conference, by Gabriela Ramos, Eileen Donahoe, and Mark Surman, who will be assessing the geopolitical risks associated with developments in AI and exploring potential solutions.

These world-leading experts join over 40 renowned speakers in October, as we examine the ethical challenges of AI’s integration into the corporate sector, and the role that responsible business can play in the wake of global transformations. Trust Conference will also explore innovative strategies to defend media freedom and address challenges to global democracy, with speakers including Nobel Laureate, Maria Ressa, and renowned journalist, Kara Swisher.

Join us on 22-23 October at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London. Tickets are free. If you haven't already registered, please apply for your place now.

📅 22 October 2024 – 23 October 2024

📍 Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London

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Please note that places are limited and tickets are therefore not guaranteed. We will contact you by email to confirm if your application has been successful.

July highlights from across the Foundation

Enabling Access to the Law

Britain's new Labour government has said it will uphold a ban on puberty-blocking medication for trans and gender-diverse children who wish to transition. England's National Health Service ended the routine provision of puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria on 1st April.

The ban is currently being challenged in the high court by rights campaigners, who say it risks the safety of trans youth. Read our Context investigation into why puberty blockers are in the spotlight and the potential implications for LGBTQ+ rights.

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Strengthening Independent Media

In the wake of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, President Biden’s resignation, and the upcoming Democratic convention, political tensions in the United States are rising. Campaign activities, debates and rallies in the run-up to November all carry with them the potential for public demonstration.

Journalists play a critical role in covering political events and protests, encouraging public debate and participation in the democratic process around the world, but they can often face intimidation, hostility and even arrest.

The Thomson Reuters Foundation, in collaboration with the Committee to Protect Journalists [[link removed]], has published an updated guide for journalists on their legal rights when covering protests in the US. Developed through our pro bono service, TrustLaw, with contributions from leading legal experts, the guide equips journalists with on-the-go information on everything from carrying press credentials to understanding their rights.

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Responsible Business

After an initial exemption, Myanmar's women are now being forcibly recruited into the military.

In light of this, Context investigated the impacts of forced conscription on young women and girls.

The military call-up comes on top of an economic crisis that has sent the currency spiralling and disproportionately impacted women. With men also being conscripted, many women are now left with no one to earn an income for their households.

"There is no safe place for women and girls...they have to survive in risky situations." - Moon Nay Li, Women’s League of Burma

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This month we recommend

READ: Paris Olympics 2024: Where are the women coaches? [[link removed]] | Context READ: Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war [[link removed]] | Committee to Protect Journalists READ: 2024 Social Benchmark [[link removed]] | World Benchmarking Alliance READ: Q&A: How Open Source Evidence Is Challenging Abuses, Atrocities, and Disinformation [[link removed]] | Open Society Foundations LISTEN: Can the climate survive AIs thirst for energy? [[link removed]] | Science Weekly – The Guardian

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