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July update
Welcome to the Thomson Reuters Foundation’s July update. In this newsletter, you’ll find highlights from across our work, as well as the latest opportunities for you to get involved. If you don’t regularly receive our newsletter, you can subscribe here.
Introducing TRFilter - protecting journalists against online violence
After months of collaboration with our partner, Google's Jigsaw, we are delighted to have launched access to TRFilter. The free web application allows users to document online harassment and abuse, so they can regain control of their social media feeds, take action against perpetrators, and protect their well-being.
TRFilter syncs with your Twitter account, automatically recognising and flagging harmful comments. It allows you to hide comments and mute or block accounts at scale - without having to review the content. Users can also create reports to download and share with third parties, such as newsroom management or law enforcement. For further information, take a look at our FAQs.
To start using TRFilter, all you have to do is register and log in through your Twitter account:
Trust Conference 2022 -
New speakers announced and less than one month until the end of early bird rate
Trust Conference, our flagship annual event, is returning in-person for its 10th year on the 26 and 27 October in London.
Delegates will have access to two full days of keynote speeches, panel discussions and spotlights on innovative approaches to tackling the most critical issues facing society. The first day of the conference will focus on the surging threats to media freedom and digital rights, with the second day addressing the need to build more inclusive and sustainable economies.
New speakers added to our distinguished line-up include Co-founder of Own Your Data Foundation, Brittany Kaiser; Associate Professor of Media Design at Parsons School of Design, David Carroll; National Director of Economy, Equality and Gender, Ministry of Economics, Argentina, Sol Prieto; Legal Director at AWO, Ravi Naik; MEP, Lara Wolters; CEO at Pipeline Equity, Katica Roy; Professor of Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies at Rutgers University, Radhika Balakrishnan; Partner at White & Case, Clare Connellan; Managing Director of Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, Kanini Mutooni; and Political Economist and Senior Advisor at Third World Network, Bhumika Muchhala.
Book your Trust Conference ticket before Friday 12th August to take advantage of our early bird discounts, which could save you up to £100.
Moving personal protective equipment into Ukraine - a practical guide for journalists
Note: The Crimean peninsula was annexed by Russia in 2014, but the region is not internationally recognised as part of Russia.
For journalists operating in hostile environments, having the correct safety equipment - such as helmets and flak jackets - can be the difference between life and death. Nowhere has this been clearer than in Ukraine, where personal protective equipment (PPE) is in short supply, and where journalists have been gravely - and even fatally - injured throughout the country.
Unfortunately, PPE can be expensive and difficult for many journalists to source. The rules governing its transportation across borders can also pose challenges due to the variety of laws across the region.
In partnership with the Committee to Protect Journalists - and with the support of pro bono lawyers across Europe - we developed a practical guide to help journalists quickly understand what PPE can be moved from Moldova, Hungary, Slovakia and Poland into Ukraine.
Discover more in our focus areas:
Media Freedom:
How can we protect journalists from online violence?
Following the launch of TRFilter - our online harassment manager - we hosted our very first Twitter Space, focused on how we can protect journalists from online abuse.
We were joined by renowned experts, including Director of Partnerships and Business Development at Jigsaw, Patricia Georgiou; Digital Safety Lead at the International Women’s Media Foundation, Ela Stapley; and Investigative multimedia journalist, Zanji Sinkala. The discussion was moderated by our Editor-in-Chief, Yasir Khan. In case you missed it, you can listen to the recording here.
Inclusive Economies:
Putting a price tag on nature
Economists have argued for decades that putting a price on nature is one of the best ways to save it. The idea, called natural capital, is gaining momentum; last year, the United Nations adopted an international standard for assessing the value of different ecosystems.
But how do you put a price on nature?
To find out, we travelled to Gabon in West Africa to talk to researchers who are measuring how much carbon their forests are removing from the atmosphere so the government can try to collect on that service. Watch our video to find out more.
We also connected with experts studying the world’s largest remaining population of forest elephants, as well as professionals working to find innovative solutions to fund these animals’ conservation. Check out our video to learn more.
New laws on ESG requirements
In the past year, more than 50 new laws were passed globally, putting pressure on companies to act more responsibly. A team of lawyers from our partner White & Case conducted a pro bono review of existing legislative and regulatory frameworks governing ESG disclosure requirements for companies, focusing on social disclosures.
To find out more, check out our Twitter thread outlining four changes companies should know about.
Human Rights:
How will the U.S. abortion ruling impact other countries?
Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade, our journalists spoke to reproductive rights experts who warned that the decision could threaten efforts to liberalise laws in other countries. Read our news story.
High-profile murders in Brazil's Amazon highlight soaring violence
The murder of Brazilian indigenous expert Bruno Pereira and British journalist Dom Phillips has cast a spotlight on rising violence in Brazil's Amazon region, with several experts blaming President Jair Bolsonaro's government for fuelling criminality. Read our news story.
This month we recommend
Read: Global Gender Gap Report 2022 | The World Economic Forum
Apply: The Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship in Investigative Journalism | Durham University, Reuters and Tina Brown
Read: Opinion - Digital Services Act: time for Europe to turn the tables on Big Tech | John Albert and Matthias Spielkamp, AlgorithmWatch. Published on Thomson Reuters Foundation News
Apply: Trauma and resilience workshops for English-speaking freelance journalists worldwide | The Rory Peck Trust
Opportunities:
Audience Development Editor, Audience: Based in London, this role will focus on growing and developing an engaged audience for our editorial output. The role will report to the Head of Audience Development and will work closely with Editorial, Social Media, and other departments to help ensure our journalism reaches the audience it deserves, and provide data-informed insights to help guide Editorial decision-making.
Project Coordinator, Programmes: Based in London, this two-year FTC will work closely with colleagues in the Programmes team and across the Foundation, playing a key role in supporting the effective coordination of our portfolio of projects.
Project Manager, Programmes: Based in London, this two-year FTC will lead on one of our most strategic projects focusing on the intersecting issues of climate action, inequality and labour rights. The project is part of our Inclusive Economies work and aims to shape public discourse in local and international media by providing context, analysis, and news whilst amplifying the voices of civil society, workers, affected communities and experts. The ideal candidate must have strong experience in managing projects and driving programme quality, be a self-starter, effective communicator, and problem-solver.
Programme Officer, Asia, TrustLaw: Based in Bangkok or Manila, the Programme Officer will work closely with our Asia Legal Programme Manager and Legal Officer based in Mumbai and play a key role in supporting TrustLaw’s members and delivering the TrustLaw service across the Asia-Pacific region.
Technical Product Manager, Product & Technology: Based in London or Gdańsk, this 24-month FTC will support with the ongoing and future development of TRFilter, our online harassment management tool.
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