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I’m a Russian Journalist Living in Exile. This is What Americans Can’t Take for Granted.

Remembering Jim Hoge, Legendary News Editor and Unwavering ICFJ Leader

The practice of journalism has changed dramatically in this century, but some things remain – like the vital role journalists play in serving the public, and the need for a new generation of reporters to carry on this critical work. 

A New Opportunity for Journalists to Investigate Election Disinformation

Journalists from across the world have the opportunity to receive funding, mentorship and training to expose the money behind mis- and disinformation targeting voters, as part of the global Disarming Disinformation program. This support comes as political campaigns kick off in dozens of countries across the world, with billions of people slated to take to the polls in 2024 for landmark elections – including in the U.S., India and Mexico. 

Register Now for Media Party in Buenos Aires

ICFJ is once again partnering on Media Party in Buenos Aires, now in its 11th edition. Registrations are open for the conference, taking place Oct. 5-7 at the Centro Cultural Konex.

How Exiled Russian Journalists Are Navigating an Uncertain Future

More than 18 months after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, independent media inside Russia has all but disappeared. 

Hold The Line Coalition Welcomes Acquittal of Maria Ressa and Rappler, Calls for All Remaining Cases to Be Dropped

The Hold the Line Coalition (HTL) welcomes Tuesday’s Regional Trial Court verdict acquitting Nobel laureate Maria Ressa and her news outlet Rappler, on the final criminal tax charge leveled against them by the regime of former President Rodrigo Duterte.

Tips to Conducting Investigations for TV from ICFJ Knight Award Winner Riad Kobaissi

The 2020 Beirut port blast – one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history – killed more than 200 people and injured over 6,500. It left Lebanon reeling.

How an “Emerging Media Leader” from Latin America Took His Career to the Next Level

Journalist Carlos Mendoza of Honduras is one of the 220-plus professionals from 15 Latin American and Caribbean countries who have had the opportunity to improve their digital skills and develop digital media projects through the Emerging Media Leaders (EML) program, run by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) and sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.

ICFJ Auction to Feature Iconic Images from Legendary Photojournalists

Seventeen iconic images – from a sultry Marilyn Monroe to a pensive Louis Armstrong sitting backstage to the famous punch delivered by boxer Joe Frazier to Muhammad Ali’s face – will be featured at ICFJ’s annual photo auction during the Tribute to Journalists 2023 on Nov. 2. 

Advice to Tackle Rising Disinformation Ahead of Pivotal Elections Globally

From Argentina, where a far right libertarian candidate has emerged as the frontrunner in the general election this fall, to Mexico, India and the U.S. in 2024, the results of pivotal upcoming elections will have implications for democratic norms globally.