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CNTI Releases Global Survey on ‘Journalism in the Age of AI’

Source: Center for News, Technology & Innovation

On March 12 the Center for News, Technology & Innovation, an independent global policy research center, released two reports on “Journalism in the Age of AI,” based on a survey of 430 journalists in more than 60 countries who were asked about government, technology, online harassment, and what it means to be a journalist these days. Key findings include that only 24% of US journalists believe the public can distinguish journalism from other forms of information; 50% of journalists globally report experiencing government overreach; and 36% of journalists say AI will have a positive impact on informing the public. 

Journalists Report Online Attacks for Covering Women’s Rights — RSF

Source: RSF

To mark International Women’s Rights Day on 8 March, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) draws attention to cyberharassment against journalists who cover women's rights and gender-based violence. Such online attacks result in reporters self-censoring, which diminishes coverage of these issues. Nearly 60% of the journalists from over 110 countries surveyed by RSF in the report “Journalism in the #MeToo Era” know at least one journalist who has been a victim of cyberharassment due to their work on these topics. RSF has 16 policy recommendations for law enforcement, judicial authorities, digital platforms, newsrooms, and national governments to mitigate online assaults.

European Centre for Press and Media Freedom Announces Support Program for Journalists in Exile

Source: ECPMF

The Germany-based nonprofit European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF) has announced a Journalists-in-Exile Programme program — underscoring its “long-term commitment to providing structured, sustained support for journalists and media professionals forced to flee their home countries.” Under the program, journalists will be designated JiE Fellows and receive targeted support for professional development and participation to help them continue their journalism work in Germany, including finance counseling and training. The offer is open to media professionals in Germany who have had to leave their home countries due to oppression or persecution.

Serbian Police Raid Offices of Independent Fact-Checking Website

Source: RSF

In a move the RSF described as “emboldened” by President Trump’s rhetoric and freezing of foreign aid, on 25 February Serbian police raided the offices of the Center for Research, Transparency and Accountability (CRTA), the NGO behind the fact-checking website Istinomer.rs, along with three other NGOs. The public prosecutor justified the raids by citing US officials’ claims that recipients of USAID funds may have been “misused.” The operation came amid an increase in government attacks on the press in Serbia, and RSF called on institutions of the EU — which Serbia hopes to join — to condemn the targeting and criminalization of independent media. 

Associated Press Announces Local Investigative Reporting Program

Source: Associated Press

The Associated Press (AP) has announced the launch of its Local Investigative Reporting Program to "accelerate our longstanding efforts to support newsrooms across the US," which will be led by global investigations editor Ron Nixon. Nixon and his team will work with state and local outlets to produce stories and support their reporting needs — including training for local newsrooms, for example in open source investigative techniques; using AI for local investigations; producing local investigative guides; connecting local outlets with AP editors and subject matter experts; and working with AP’s data team to provide data analysis services.

Journalists Make Legal Complaint Against Italian Government Over Spyware Claims

Source: The Guardian

Italy’s journalists’ union has made a criminal complaint to Rome prosecutors after Giorgia Meloni’s government “shut down questions in parliament over suspicions it had illegally used spyware technology to hack the phones of critics instead of criminals.” It emerged in January 2025 that an investigative journalist and six others’ mobile phones had been targeted by an entity using Graphite — a military-grade spyware made by Israel-based Paragon. The Guardian also reported that Paragon had ended its dealings with Italy over a “breach of contract." Meloni’s office denied that domestic intelligence services or the government were behind the alleged hacks. 

Digital Security Training Workshop at the Center for Journalism & Democracy

Source: Center for Journalism & Democracy

Howard University’s Center for Journalism & Democracy is holding a workshop for journalists titled “Protecting Your Devices, Your Sources and Yourselves” on February 24, partnering with the Freedom of the Press Foundation and the Investigative Reporting Workshop at American University. The day-long digital security training is free, from 10am to 4pm at American University in Washington, DC. The workshop will cover digital security fundamentals, including the basics of risk assessment and account security. The workshop is the first event in a special series focused on defending independent journalism.

IWMF Courage in Journalism Awards

Source: IWMF

Nominations for the 36th annual Courage Awards are open. Candidates must be full-time staff or freelance women or nonbinary reporters, writers, editors, photographers, or producers of any nationality, working in any country. The IWMF’s annual Courage in Journalism Awards “honor women and nonbinary journalists who set themselves apart by exhibiting extraordinary bravery, persistence and resilience.” Nominations may be made in English, Spanish, or French through links provided on the IWMF Courage Award site, and will be accepted until March 30, 2025. Self-nominations are not accepted.

Record Number of Journalists Killed in 2024, CPJ Reports

Source: CPJ

According to a statement by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), a record number of journalists were killed in 2024 — at least 124 journalists in 18 countries, making it the deadliest year for reporters since the organization started recording numbers more than 30 years ago. The statement added that 85 journalists — nearly 70% — were killed by the Israeli military in the Israel-Hamas war. The Israeli military responded that they were unable to investigate alleged incidents because not enough information had been provided, and that it takes all operationally feasible measures to mitigate harm to journalists and civilians.

Applications Open for Taco Kuiper Award 2025

Source: South African National Editors

South African and South African-based journalists can submit applications for the 2025 Taco Kuiper Award for Investigative Journalism, which recognizes outstanding investigative reporting that reveals untold stories and holds the powerful to account. The prize is open to South African journalists or journalist teams that published or broadcast a story or series of stories of an investigative nature between January 1 and December 31, 2024. The top prize is 200,000 rand (US$10,866); the runner-up wins 100,000 rand. The deadline for submissions is February 24.

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Africa Focus

Our second regional spotlight series examines the successes and challenges facing our members in Africa and others reporting from the continent. These articles tell the stories of growing journalistic collaboration, courage, and innovation in the face of repression, legal intimidation, lack of access to information, and even physical threats.

LATAM Focus

Our first regional spotlight series celebrates the achievements of our members in Latin America and others reporting from the region. These articles tell the stories of reporters across the continent, digging into the investigations that matter, and detailing how outlets are creating innovative reporting projects amid their own specific local challenges.

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2024 Elections

Global elections in 2024 will affect more citizens than in any previous year, and will likely reset humanity’s liberty compass for years ahead. This project features an elections reporting guide, stories on cutting-edge tools for investigating campaigns and candidates, and lessons learned from the best in local watchdog reporting from around the world.

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