International Civil Society Week Journalist Fellowship 2025 for Journalists Worldwide

Journalists from around the world are invited to apply to a newly launched fellowship to attend the International Civil Society Week (ICSW). The event will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, 1-5 November 2025 organised by CIVICUS global civil society alliance and Asia Democracy Network (ADN).

ICSW is the world’s largest civil society gathering, bringing together thousands of civil society activists from around the world. CIVICUS alliance is made up of over 15,000 members in over 175 countries.

• Table of Content
• About Civicus
• International Civil Society Week Journalist Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of International Civil Society Week Journalist Fellowship
• Requirements for International Civil Society Week Journalist Fellowship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

International Civil Society Week Journalist Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of International Civil Society Week Journalist Fellowship

• CIVICUS will arrange travel and cover costs to attend ICSW in Bangkok, where fellows will have opportunities to meet and interview civil society activists from around the globe.
• In addition to attending ICSW events, including a reception for fellows, selected fellows are expected to publish at least two stories in any format related to ICSW and civic freedoms, based on their reporting during the week.

Requirements for International Civil Society Week Journalist Fellowship Qualification

The Fellowship has two categories: the Journalist Fellowship and the Young Journalist Fellowship. We will invite 15-20 selected journalists from around the world to participate.

The Journalist Fellowship is open to journalists of any age with a demonstrated interest in civic space and human rights issues and a strong portfolio of work.

The Young Journalist Fellowship is for journalists under 30, including citizen journalists and those who cover and create strong engagement on rights issues on digital media platforms.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit International Civil Society Week Journalist Fellowship webpage