NWMI Becomes Signatory to the ACOS Alliance and The Freelance Journalist Safety Principles
In June 2026, the Network of Women in Media, India became a signatory of the ACOS Alliance (A Culture Of Safety Alliance).
The ACOS Alliance is a global coalition of 160+ news organizations, journalist associations and press freedom NGOs working together to champion safe and responsible journalism practices. The Alliance focuses on the safety of freelance and local journalists because of their essential role within newsgathering, and their vulnerability in a profession that is increasingly at risk of violence, threats and harassment. Its mission is to embed a culture of safety within journalism so that independent media and journalists globally can play their essential role in upholding democracy. Over the years, NWMI has worked towards getting recognition, fair payment and better working conditions for independent women journalists. These initiatives can be found here: NWMI’s Work on Independent Journalism
As a signatory, NWMI endorses The Freelance Journalist Safety Principles drafted by the ACOS Alliance:
