Title:
Media Freedom Coalition Secretariat: Promoting Member State Engagement and Action
Agreement Number:
7457976 P013732001
Agreement Value:
$749,901.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 21, 2024 - Jul 31, 2026
Description:
This project seeks to strengthen the Media Freedom Coalition (MFC) Secretariat’s ability to ensure the actions of MFC member countries on media freedom are not only coordinated, inclusive and effective, but that they are targeted and impactful for journalists and media actors in the countries they represent. The project will support the MFC leadership through clear processes and administration; support members to act by providing resources, ideas and connections; ensure information flow between stakeholders to promote coordination; organize key MFC activities such as events; communicate the MFC’s work to key audiences; and monitor and evaluate MFC activity.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The ultimate outcome of this project is the improved physical, social and economic well-being of journalists and media workers within MFC member countries and beyond. The expected outcomes include:
This outcome will be accomplished through the following intermediate outcomes: (1) More effective decision-making and action by members of the MFC on issues of concern to journalists and media workers, with a particular focus on the gendered nature of threats they face; (2) strengthened collaboration amongst MFC member countries and stakeholders; (3) Increased participation of a diverse range of MFC member countries in decisions and activities promoting media freedom, globally.
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q2-00248
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Belated reporting that should have been included in the 2023-2024 4th Quarter report.
Recipient's Operating Name:
Thomson Reuters Foundation
Recipient's Legal Name:
Thomson Reuters Foundation
Federal Riding Number:
NA
Program:
Office of Human Rights, Freedoms and Inclusion Programming
Program Purpose:
The Office of Human Rights, Freedoms and Inclusion Programming supports international assistance initiatives aimed at promoting and protecting democratic values, institutions and processes.