International Journalists' Programmes

Who says a degree in Scandinavian Studies is useless? At the very least, it came in quite handy for telling one of my favorite stories in so many different ways today: on German public radio, in a podcast, and in articles for both regional and international newspapers. And from several perspectives – historical, humorous, yet also reflective of the challenges we still face today. It’s the story of the Icelandic women who, 50 years ago, had a “crazy idea” that nearly failed at first. But in the end 90 percent of the country’s women rallied behind it and brought the nation to a standstill by taking a day off. With factories closed, hot dogs sold out, and telephones silent, everyone suddenly realized just how vital women were to every part of society. The day became a milestone on Iceland’s path to the top of global gender equality rankings. And yet, this 50th anniversary is not purely a celebration – not in Iceland, nor for women elsewhere. There’s still far too much to do, and the global rollback on women’s rights is all too visible. But the spirit of Iceland’s “Women’s Day Off” in 1975 can – and should – continue to inspire us. Thanks to the former Redstockings for their time and trust, and to all the colleagues involved at WDR and SWR, Dagens ETC and Frankfurter Rundschau and especially Michael Richmann, for a wonderful collaboration! Get inspired by our "Zeitzeichen": https://lnkd.in/eSER3k8j

Join us at the Berlin Science Week on 1 November – Hype and Hopes of Longevity: What will really help us live better for longer? Over the past decade, longevity has become a buzzword. But the “better life” is not just about medical interventions, new drugs and diets – it requires a holistic approach to designing healthy and sustainable livelihoods. 💡 At the Inspiration Stage of the #BerlinScienceWeek, Shuyan Liu (Charité Berlin) and Sofia Christensen (freelance journalist based in Berlin) from our #ResearchComLab share their insights on: - What role do mental health and the environment play in extending your health span? - How can we communicate a more comprehensive and nuanced understanding of longevity? The audience is invited to imagine what a more sustainable future for all might look like! 🗓️ 1 November 2025 | 4-5 pm | Campus Museum für Naturkunde Berlin ℹ️ Link to the registration in the comments below! We will also present some of the key learnings from the tenth Communication Lab on longevity – a science-media project organised by the Humboldt Foundation in cooperation with the International Journalists' Programmes. More in the comments. We hope to see you there! -------------------------------------------- From 1-10 November, Berlin Science Week presents over 250 events blending science, art, and culture – both in the city and online. #BerlinScienceWeek25

𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝘀 – 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀! ✊ Worldwide, we see democracy under pressure – and equality is often the first to be rolled back. The latest V-Dem Institute report paints an alarming picture: For the first time in over two decades, autocracies outnumber democracies. As a consequence, 72% of the world’s population – that makes about 5.8 billion people – now live under autocratic rule. Liberal democracies thus represent the rarest form of government in the world. In light of this development, we believe it’s more important than ever to stand together and amplify the voices that stengthen democratic values. We believe it takes joint action to counter this trend – not only within the start-up ecosystem, but beyond. That’s why we are launching the 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵: A stage for organizations that actively strengthen democracy to present their work and connect with donors, investors and supporters - our very own “Democracy Patrons". 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿: 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼 𝗳𝗮𝗿, 𝗴𝗼 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿. 👉 How you can contribute: 𝗨𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝟯𝟭 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, you can suggest Non-Profit organizations looking for donations or Startups looking for investments that: 1️⃣ Effectively promote democracy and 2️⃣ have at least one woman on their board or management team. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eQBbaSqf Selected organizations will pitch online on December 11 this winter. So if you're still looking for great initiatives standing up for democracy to support with your year-end donations – stay tuned, we'll keep you updated here! #DemocracyPitch #EncourageDemocracy #DefendDemocracy #Together #EncourageVentures