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Reporting Guide to Holding Governments Accountable for Climate Change Pledges
The global fight against climate change depends on the actions of individual nations — so national accountability is critical.
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24 Journalists Selected for GIJN’s Inaugural Digital Threats Training Course
GIJN has launched the first cohort of its six-week, online Digital Threats Course, which will train 24 journalists from 20 countries cross Europe, the Middle East, the Americas, Asia and Africa.
Press Freedom
2023 World Press Freedom Index: Journalism under Threat from ‘Fake Content Industry’
The 2023 World Press Freedom Index highlights the increasingly perilous situation for reporters on every continent, as journalists face political, social, and technological threats and a “fake content industry” that undermines trust in the press.
10 Questions
Lessons and Advice from Nigerian Investigative Journalist Taiwo Hassan Adebayo
Hassan Adebayo has built a storied career at the Premium Times, leading investigations into terrorism and violent extremism, corruption, and financial crime.
News & Analysis Press Freedom
GIJN Marks World Press Freedom Day with Insights from Investigative Journalists Under Threat
To mark the 30th anniversary of the United Nations’ World Press Freedom Day, GIJN shares some experiences of investigative journalists facing the biggest challenges and threats around the world.
News & Analysis
Investigations into Lottery Corruption, Whistleblower’s Assassination Share Taco Kuiper Journalism Prize
Separate investigations into corruption at the national lottery and the brazen assassination of a government whistleblower jointly won the 2022 Taco Kuiper Award, recognizing the best of watchdog reporting in South Africa.
Case Studies
How an Award-Winning Investigation Exposed a State Welfare Scandal
In our latest “How They Did It” series, GIJN profiles investigative reporter Anna Wolfe’s recent exposé on corruption inside the Mississippi state welfare office, which was honored with the 2023 Goldsmith Prize.
Methodology News & Analysis
How Investigative Journalists Are Using Substack Newsletters
To get a better sense of the investigative journalism landscape on Substack, GIJN spoke with watchdog reporters who use the platform to publish original investigations and who are not part of a larger news or media organization.
Reporting Tools & Tips Research
New Document Tools to Unearth Redacted Text, Personal Information, and More
DocumentCloud now includes many more cutting-edge functions — which include extracting personal identification information embedded in large files, importing data from programs like Google Drive, transcribing YouTube audio, and even peering through weak blackout redactions.
Reporting Tools & Tips Safety & Security
The Latest on Coping with Internet Shutdowns and Online Censorship
The National Press Club recently hosted a panel of cybersecurity and digital experts to discuss the latest in government internet shutdowns and online censorship — and how journalists can work around these challenges.