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ICFJ Voices: Branislava Lovre, on Building Trust and Using AI in Newsrooms

Serbian-based media professional and AI ethicist Branislava Lovre finds joy in helping newsrooms discover the potential of innovative co-creation and AI tools. Through an ICFJ program, she developed a platform that encourages newsrooms to work together with audiences to create news and increase transparency.

Key Reporting Advice from a Year of Elections Worldwide

Journalists covering elections in 2024 have combated pervasive mis- and disinformation, documented the rise of political extremism and persevered amid growing attacks on the press. By the end of the year, more than 60 countries will have been impacted by major elections. In a recent Crisis Reporting Forum session, IJNet brought together three journalists who reported on major elections and their aftermath this year in Germany, South Africa and Venezuela. 

ICFJ Voices: Raisa Wickrematunge, Helping Journalists Cover Religious Intolerance

Sri Lankan journalist Raisa Wickrematunge believes religious intolerance is under covered in the media. Through an ICFJ program, she helped build a course to train South Asian journalists how to cover religious freedom. Her mentorship has facilitated high-quality reporting in the region.

IJNet Journalist of the Month: Jyoti Dwivedi

Jyoti Dwivedi is more than just a reporter. She is a catalyst, an agent of change. During a career spanning more than 15 years, Dwivedi has taken fake aliases, pretended she was pregnant and skirted the police working undercover. She regularly puts herself at risk for her stories – but shows little fear.

Journalist Testifies on Atrocities Committed by Russian Paramilitaries in Central and West Africa

Philip Obaji recently testified in Washington, DC, before the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe about reporting he did as an ICFJ Jim Hoge Reporting Fellow, bringing attention to the brutal actions of Russian paramilitary forces in the Central African Republic (CAR) and the region.

ICFJ Voices: Bharat Nayak on Investigating Disinformation in India

Indian journalist Bharat Nayak works as a researcher and fact-checker. He covers disinformation, political polarization, hate speech and climate change. Through an ICFJ program, he saw significant outcomes for both his reporting and broader community awareness.

How Journalists in the ICFJ Network are Covering Elections Around the Globe

James Okong'o — who recently published an eye-opening investigation about disinformation campaigns in Kenya and Nigeria — is just one of many journalists ICFJ has equipped to reach voters with trustworthy news. In a year when more than 60 countries are holding national elections, this support is foundational.

Gazan Journalists Share the Challenges of Reporting from the Front Lines

Journalists in Gaza, many of them freelancers, work in one of the most dangerous spots on earth for the media. Out of at least over 100 journalists and media workers killed, most of them have been Palestinians. Earlier this year, ICFJ joined press freedom organizations in calling for Israel to halt the killings of journalists.

Icons & Wonders: ICFJ Auction Features Signed Prints from Legendary Photojournalists

Bidding is now open on an extraordinary photography collection — capturing global icons and natural wonders — assembled from some of the world's foremost photojournalists.

ICFJ Voices: Shahzad Naveed, Shining a Light on Underreported Stories in Pakistan

Shahzad Naveed is a freelance journalist from Pakistan. He works with a variety of organizations and covers a range of sensitive and challenging topics, including minority rights and human rights. Through a workshop with ICFJ, he was able to grow his professional and technical skills, allowing him to effectively cover stories and approach sources.