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Five ICFJ Network Members Who Demonstrate the Power of Journalism

With so much news from around the world generating despair, we want to share a few things that bring us hope. At ICFJ, we’re grateful for the 160,000-plus journalists in our network who are fighting for a brighter future by providing vital information to their communities.

Carmen Aristegui: A Prime Target of Online Violence in the Deadliest Country to Practice Journalism Outside a War Zone

Killing journalists with impunity is the norm in Mexico – the deadliest place in the world to practice journalism outside of an active war zone. In a country which also experiences terrible rates of femicide, it is unsurprising that gender-based online violence is also prevalent. It works as an additional tool for entrenching and extending repression of female journalists. And multi-award-winning Mexican investigative reporter Carmen Aristegui Flores is a prime target.

Tips and Resources for Covering the Israel-Gaza War

The world’s eyes have been on Israel and Gaza since the October 7 attacks by the Hamas militant group that are reported to have killed at least 1,400 people in Israel. It’s believed that Hamas is currently holding another 199 hostage inside Gaza. 

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. 

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.

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. 

A Shameful Milestone for Press Freedom in Guatemala

On July 29 of last year, Guatemalan authorities arrested ICFJ Knight Award winner Jose Rubén Zamora at his home and raided his newsroom. A year later, the 66-year-old former publisher has been sentenced to six years in prison on fabricated charges, passing 23 hours a day alone in a cell

Combating Disinformation Around Nigeria's 2023 Election

In the leadup to Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election in February, award-winning journalist Hannah Ajakaiye led efforts to fight the vast amounts of electoral mis- and disinformation circulating online.

7 Tips to Sharpen your Business Mindset and Run a Sustainable Media Outlet

In June, in Seoul, South Korea, at Global Fact 10, an annual conference organized by the International Fact-Checking Network, Jiménez and Çavuş shared with a select group of journalists how their lives – and their businesses – had changed in the past few months If you’re struggling to run a media outlet, or if you know someone who fits this description, make sure to review and share out the following tips.

Helping Journalists Navigate the Artificial Intelligence Frontier

At ICFJ, we’re supporting the journalists in our network to navigate this transformative moment, one filled with questions: How can AI improve how journalists work? How do we prevent the spread of disinformation on a massive scale? How do journalists build and sustain audience trust in their reporting in an AI-powered world?