International Women’s Initiative Seeks Volunteer Reporter for Feminist Media Platform|Deadline 25 Aug 2026
The International Women’s Initiative (IWI) is inviting applications for a remote Volunteer Reporter position supporting its feminist media platform, Proxy by IWI. The opportunity is ideal for experienced writers, researchers, and journalists who are passionate about women’s human rights, gender equality, and impactful storytelling.
The role offers professionals the chance to contribute meaningful journalism focused on issues affecting women and girls globally while collaborating with an international team committed to advocacy and social justice.
About the International Women’s Initiative
The International Women’s Initiative is an international non-governmental organization dedicated to advancing gender equality and combating human rights violations against women and girls, including gender-based violence.
The organization works closely with:
- United Nations agencies
- Intergovernmental organizations
- Non-governmental organizations
- Governments
- Human rights experts
- Advocacy groups
Through collaborative engagement, the organization supports initiatives that strengthen women’s rights, promote justice, and address inequalities affecting women and marginalized communities around the world.
About Proxy by IWI
Proxy by IWI is a dedicated media platform operating under the International Women’s Initiative. The publication focuses on producing feminist journalism that examines mainstream media, law, politics, culture, and advocacy through a women-centered perspective.
Published daily, Proxy delivers:
- Investigative reporting
- Analytical commentary
- Opinion pieces
- Personal reflections
- Advocacy-focused journalism
- Feature articles on women’s rights issues
The platform aims to amplify feminist perspectives on current affairs while encouraging informed conversations around human rights, social justice, and global gender issues.
Overview of the Volunteer Reporter Role
The Volunteer Reporter position is fully remote, allowing professionals from different parts of the world to contribute flexibly while engaging with a multicultural and globally focused team.
The selected candidate will be expected to maintain awareness of international developments affecting women’s human rights and contribute regular written content for publication.
The organization seeks individuals with strong writing abilities, excellent analytical thinking, and the ability to produce compelling stories that align with feminist advocacy goals.
Key Responsibilities
The Volunteer Reporter will support editorial and reporting activities across a range of topics connected to women’s rights and gender equality.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Monitoring global developments related to women’s human rights
- Submitting two original articles each month
- Producing articles between 600 and 800 words
- Conducting interviews with relevant individuals and stakeholders
- Gathering supporting information from archives and research sources
- Maintaining professional contacts for news gathering
- Collaborating with editorial teams to ensure accuracy and quality
- Writing feature articles and analytical pieces
- Following editorial and house style guidelines
The role may also involve contributing to supplementary publications and special features developed by the organization.
Desired Qualifications and Experience
The International Women’s Initiative is seeking candidates with at least four years of experience in research, journalism, reporting, or related fields.
Preferred applicants should demonstrate:
- Strong research and investigative skills
- Excellent written English proficiency
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Awareness of multicultural environments and cross-cultural communication
- Creative storytelling and analytical thinking abilities
- High attention to detail and proofreading skills
- Flexibility and problem-solving capabilities
- Commitment to advancing women’s human rights
The organization highly values candidates who are adaptable and capable of communicating complex social issues clearly and effectively.
Why This Opportunity Matters
The Volunteer Reporter role presents an opportunity for professionals to use journalism as a tool for advocacy and social change. Writers contributing to Proxy by IWI will help spotlight important conversations around gender justice, human rights, public policy, and feminist perspectives often overlooked in mainstream discourse.
The role is especially suitable for individuals seeking to:
- Build international journalism experience
- Expand advocacy-focused reporting portfolios
- Contribute to gender equality initiatives
- Collaborate with global human rights professionals
- Develop investigative and feature-writing expertise
Professionals interested in feminist media and impactful storytelling may find this opportunity both meaningful and professionally rewarding.
Remote and Flexible Working Environment
The role is fully remote, allowing contributors to work from different regions globally. This flexible arrangement enables journalists and researchers to engage with international conversations surrounding women’s rights while maintaining independent working schedules.
The organization promotes collaborative teamwork while encouraging creativity, initiative, and diverse perspectives from contributors worldwide.
Application Process
Interested applicants are required to submit:
- An updated CV
- A cover letter
- A recent writing sample demonstrating writing style and reporting abilities
Applications should highlight relevant journalism, advocacy, or research experience, particularly work connected to women’s rights, social justice, or public affairs reporting.
Interested candidates should send their applications to info@theiwi.org before the closing date of 25 August 2026.
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