If you are a journalist feeling anxious about your income during the coronavirus crisis, we have some good news: there are many places you can go to get support. This is true for staffers and freelancers alike. The government has announced packages of support for both employed and self-employed workers. You can find out [...]
The coronavirus pandemic has completely changed the way we are living right now, bringing with it great anxiety and fear about our uncertain future. While we cannot predict how people will respond to government initiatives to slow the spread of the virus, we can all take steps to calm ourselves and decrease our rising panic. [...]
WIJ member and social media journalist Rebecca Shepherd @Rubexa rounds up the best online tools to help us stay connected During this period of self-isolation you might technically be alone but thanks to the wide range of technology available, you’ll never be lonely. From online video platforms like Zoom to fun social media apps like [...]
Our mission to inspire women to be happier and healthier has never been more important. To help keep you motivated and feeling less socially isolated through this during this period of national uncertainty we will hosting the following within the Her Spirit Community: Daily live workouts - Yoga, indoor cycling, mobility and strength sessions [...]
Dear WIJ members, Hello to you all – wherever you are we hope you are keeping safe and keeping cheerful. We know that is not easy, we are all in uncharted territory and for many of us that comes with anxieties both health related and financial. We are all going to have to deal with [...]
Over 50 members and guests attended a celebration of International Women’s Day, kindly hosted by the University of Westminster on Wednesday 11 March. Students and professional journalists were treated to an honest and passionate conversation on the struggles and successes of women of colour and migrant heritage in the media. The discussion was chaired by [...]
We really know at WIJ what it's like to work from home, and how staying in touch with others is vital for our sanity. So we would like to commission a member to write a "how to" piece on using online apps, tools to for meetings, chats while we are isolated at home - Google hangouts, Zoom, [...]
Shortlisted: Iona Bain , Megan Lucero, Dr Frances Ryan & Lizzy Dening The award was set up to honour Georgina Henry, who was a founding member of Women in Journalism as well as former deputy editor of the Guardian and head of Guardian.co.uk, before her death in February 2014. Iona Bain Iona Bain is founder of the Young [...]
British Muslims for Secular Democracy ( BMSD) launch a landmark report titled ‘The Inner Lives of Troubled Young Muslims - Well Being in the Age of Islamicist Extremism and Anti-Muslim Hatred’ written by six Muslim women. It explores the effects on Muslim youth of anti-terrorism measures, racism, family and community conflicts and cultural expectations. ‘… [...]
Mentees “I am deeply honoured to have the fantastic Eve Pollard, founder of Women in Journalism and former Fleet Street editor, as a mentor. Long after the official mentor period she continues to advise, inspire and counsel me. Returning to work after maternity leave, I couldn’t have wished for a greater cheerleader at a time [...]
