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5 Tips on How to (More) Safely Investigate in Authoritarian States
Four journalists working in authoritarian countries or regions where democracy is backsliding offer their advice on how to deal with the reporting challenges.
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authoritarian regimes
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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.
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.
10 Questions
What I’ve Learned: Lessons and Advice from The Caravan’s Vinod K. Jose
For the inaugural post in our new interview series about investigative reporters operating in tough press freedom environments around the world, GIJN speaks to Vinod K. Jose, executive editor of India’s premier long-form journalism magazine, The Caravan. He tells us about the challenges of leading an intrepid team in the face of rising autocracy in the world’s largest democracy.
News & Analysis
Document of the Day: Internet Freedom Faces Threats from ‘Authoritarian Overhaul’
US-based nonprofit Freedom House released its latest annual study of global internet freedom yesterday, titled Freedom on the Net 2022: Countering an Authoritarian Overhaul of the Internet.
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.
Case Studies Press Freedom
How Exiled Journalists Are Investigating in the Arab Gulf States
Intrepid journalists are still conducting investigations on countries within the Arab Gulf region, but due to political repression and other press freedom issues, they’ve had to report from afar or build and operate their independent media sites while in exile.
Resource
Video Resources for Investigating in Asia/Pacific
To share best practices and other lessons learned from our most recent global conference, we are releasing a series of videos from the event’s many seminars, panels, and workshops. This latest installment focuses on reporting tips and collaborations in the Asia-Pacific region and insights for reporting in China.
Investigative Techniques Methodology News & Analysis Reporting Tools & Tips
Investigating Sexual Assault and Abuse
In a GIJN webinar three journalists who have experience reporting on the #MeToo movement and sexual abuse told reporters how to investigate an often-hidden crime. Among their tips are preparing interviewees for the process, investigating the story doggedly, and using alternative forms of evidence to verify your story. Read these and other tips for investigating sexual abuse allegations in GIJN’s latest tipsheet.