Lex International Fund, a philanthropic fund hosted by the Swiss Philanthropy Foundation, has announced a series of travel grants to support talented journalists in covering nuclear weapons issues during the Third Meeting of States Parties to the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. The meeting would take place from March 3rd to 7th 2025, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, NY.
Nuclear weapons are a major global threat, back on the top of the agenda for nuclear-armed states amid growing instability and nuclear threats. In response, a majority of the world’s states are actively working to counter this trend through the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. However, this work remains significantly underreported.
It’s expected that over 100 governments will gather at the Meeting of States Parties to the TPNW on 3-7 March in New York, particularly to launch a more coordinated effort to tackle the threat of nuclear-armed states’ arsenals.
The gathering will focus on key issues such as implementing disarmament commitments, addressing the humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons, and fostering international cooperation to challenge the policies of nuclear deterrence.
Lex International Fund is launching this series of travel grants to support more journalistic coverage about diplomatic efforts around nuclear weapons.
What the grant entails
Successful applicants will be awarded a grant to cover travel (economy class flights), accommodation, and other costs related to attending the Meeting of States Parties. Journalists will be responsible for securing their own media accreditation and access to the UN, and any other administrative responsibilities necessary to attend the Meeting of States Parties.
Who can apply?
We are offering travel grants to support journalists who:
● Want to cover diplomatic efforts on nuclear weapons, including events like the 3MSP
● Have a proven track record of writing for major news outlets or platforms with significant readership
● Are committed to producing high-quality, impactful journalism on nuclear disarmament and related topics.
How to apply:
To apply, you will be asked to provide the following:
● A description of the proposed project in no more than 250
● A preliminary budget estimate, including a basic breakdown of costs
● A portfolio or links to previous work
Application is to be sent to info@lexinternational.org with the subject line “3MSP Travel
Grant Application” no later than 16th February 2025.
About Lex International Fund
Lex International Fund is a philanthropic fund hosted by the Swiss Philanthropy Foundation, to support and strengthen international law. Lex International Fund provides grants on key international issues such as treaties, international legal processes, and multilateral negotiations.
Lex International is based in Geneva, Switzerland,d and led by Beatrice Fihn, an international jurist who accepted the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017 for the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons.
For questions about Lex International Fund, please contact: info@lexinternational.org.
