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Ramos Tells Journalists: Don’t Apologize for Doing Your Job

Univision anchor Jorge Ramos, who famously faced down presidential candidate Donald Trump over immigration, urged journalists not to back down when it comes to confronting those in power.

Ramos, widely considered the most influential Hispanic broadcaster in America, said he is a journalist rather than an activist as some have suggested. But he also said that journalists should take a stand on key issues such as human rights, discrimination and corruption.

Photojournalist Addario: 'I Do Everything I Can to Work Under the Radar'

American photojournalist Lynsey Addario, whose searing images have shown the human side of conflicts from Afghanistan to South Sudan, said journalists have lost the “shield of security” that once allowed them to enter danger zones. Now, they have to hide “under the radar” to do their jobs.

ICFJ Calls for Release of Detained Investigative Journalist in Egypt

The International Center for Journalists condemns the arrest of Hossam Bahgat, an investigative journalist detained Sunday by Egyptian military intelligence for allegedly publishing false news that damages national interests. Bahgat, 36, a reporter for the independent news site Mada Masr, has a reputation for serving as a government watchdog.

ICFJ: Working to Protect Journalists’ Safety

On November 2, we mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists.

Why Organizers Rely on HackDash to Show Hackathons Have Worth

On July 12, 2012, ICFJ Knight Fellow Mariano Blejman sent out a simple plea on Twitter: "We're looking for a platform to organize the Media Party hackathon," Blejman tweeted in Spanish. "Are there any I’m missing?"

A few people tweeted suggestions, but nothing ended up suiting Blejman's needs for his upcoming event in Buenos Aires.

Former Knight Fellow Selected as Distinguished Professor at CUNY

Miguel Paz, a digital media strategist and former Knight Fellow with the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), has been selected by CUNY Graduate School of Journalism as a distinguished lecturer in data journalism and multimedia storytelling.

"He is a leader in using innovative approaches to data journalism to build more vibrant, transparent communities," said Sarah Bartlett, dean of the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism.

A native of Chile, Paz developed the award-winning platform Poderopedia in 2011 through a Knig

Stay Updated on ICFJ's Awards Dinner With Our Mobile App

It's time to get ready for DC's premier international media event - the International Center for Journalists' Awards Dinner on Nov. 10. Download the ICFJ Awards Dinner app and find out everything you need to know.

You won't want to miss this inspiring event. CNN's Wolf Blitzer will host this year's Awards Dinner, where we'll honor outspoken Univision News anchor Jorge Ramos, and Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario.

ICFJ Knight Roundup: NarcoData's Reports Delve Into Mexican Cartel Past

Each week as part of the Knight International Media Innovators blog the ICFJ Knight team will round up stories focused on how their fellows are making an impact in the field. Find out more about the fellows' projects by clicking here.

How an ICFJ Program Led to Quality Journalism and so Much More

For a pair of reporters, participating in a program with the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) didn’t just change the course of their careers. It altered the rest of their lives.

ICFJ Knight Roundup: HacksLabs Projects Influence Political Landscape in Argentina

Each week as part of the Knight International Media Innovators blog, the ICFJ Knight team will round up stories focused on how their fellows are making an impact in the field. Find out more about the fellows' projects by clicking here.