Methodology Reporting Tools & Tips
New Technology and Online Resources to Conduct Investigations With Old Photos
Bellingcat’s Foeke Postma offers tips and tools for using new technology and online resources to investigate old photographs.
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Case Studies News & Analysis
How Two Forensic Teams Investigated the Killing of Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh
In our latest GIJN webinar, members of forensic investigation teams from Bellingcat and The Washington Post explained how they analyzed the killing of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was shot in the West Bank city of Jenin in May.
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Investigating Mpox: An Explainer and Resource Tipsheet
To help investigative journalists with their reporting on the Mpox public health emergency, The Journalist’s Resource has gathered numerous key facts, resources, and peer-reviewed studies.
Case Studies News & Analysis
The Challenges Facing Student Investigative Journalists: Censorship, Legal Intimidation, Lack of Funding, and Even Violent Physical Attacks
While there are plenty of examples of student investigative reporters who are supported by their institutions, there are many others who face a lack of cooperation, low pay, legal threats, funding issues, and even physical harm.
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Award-Winning African Journalists Discuss Their Investigative Reporting Challenges
Investigative journalists work tirelessly to get the truth and ensure that the public is informed on topics that are of public interest. Jamlab interviewed nine African investigative journalists to talk about their experiences of reporting in their respective countries.
News & Analysis Press Freedom
Understanding the Impact of Journalism Inside Authoritarian Regimes
Conditions for journalists in authoritarian countries are challenging and often dangerous. In light of these challenges, journalists and donors need to widen their understanding of the less traditional ways journalism generates impact.
Data Journalism Reporting Tools & Tips
Supercharge your Environmental Investigative Stories with Data and Visuals
At the Pulitzer Center’s recent environmental investigative conference, Interconnected: Reporting the Climate Crisis, a panel of environmental reporters and designers explained how data and visualization can make environmental stories compelling.
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GIJN’s Reporting Guides
GIJN has compiled a series of guides and tipsheets for investigative journalists across a broad range of topics.
News & Analysis
Abraji: 20 Years Fighting for Investigative Journalists and Journalism in Brazil
Since its inception 20 years ago, the Brazilian Association of Investigative Journalism (Abraji) has remained faithful to its founding principles: professional training, defense of freedom of expression, and the right of access to public information.
Case Studies Reporting Tools & Tips
9 Watchdog Reporters and Lessons Learned from Their Mistakes
GIJN asked a diverse group of nine investigative reporters to share a memorable misstep they’ve made in an investigative project, and a key lesson learned from the mistake.