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The latest news from the International Center for Journalists.

September
8
2023

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.

September
6
2023

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.

September
5
2023

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. 

August
31
2023

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.

August
30
2023

To Combat Disinformation, Journalists Need to ‘Go on the Offense,’ Says ICFJ President

An Editor & Publisher article recently featured ICFJ’s efforts to combat disinformation, through the Disarming Disinformation initiative. ICFJ President Sharon Moshavi discussed the various aspects of the program and highlighted the spread of disinformation on a global scale.

August
29
2023

Insights from Covering the Wagner Group in Africa

The death of Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin in a plane crash between Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia on Wednesday is but the latest twist in the recent history of the mercenary group, which made global headlines earlier this year during an armed rebellion in Russia.

August
29
2023

ICFJ Knight Fellow’s Investigation Into Dangerous Pesticides Leads to New Bill in Peru

In a groundbreaking investigation, ICFJ Knight Fellow Fabiola Torres and her team at Salud con lupa have uncovered alarming findings in Peru. Their report, "A hidden poison on my plate," found that more than 30 pesticides, known to be harmful to health, are present in fruits and vegetables sold by six of Peru's largest supermarket chains. Now, because of Salud con lupa, the Peruvian government is taking action.

August
22
2023

Longtime ICFJ President David Anable Passes Away

The board and staff of the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) mourn the death of longtime President David Anable, who expertly led the organization through a period of profound media transition from 1997 to 2004. 

August
17
2023

Harnessing AI for Truth: ICFJ Invites Innovators to Combat Disinformation

Media leaders from across the world will develop innovative ways to use artificial intelligence to fight disinformation and spread trustworthy news, as part of an opportunity from the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ).  Applications are open until Sept. 3.

August
16
2023

Leverage These Social Media Techniques to Amplify Your Reporting

Today, journalists must readily use social media platforms such as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn as part of their reporting process to connect with audiences and drive engagement with stories. 

In a recent ICFJ Global Crisis Reporting Forum webinar, Zoe Leoudaki, a multimedia reporter and audience strategist at Voice of America (VOA), and Gesell Tobías, a multimedia producer at VOA, shared their expertise and provided insight on how they harness social media to augment their reporting.