Global Investigative Journalism Network

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News & Analysis

Latin America’s Leading Investigative Reporters Take Their Stories to Rio

by Ana Beatriz Assam and Andrea Arzaba • November 29, 2022

Accusations of sexual harassment against the head of a state-owned bank, the transnational growth and influence of Salvadorian gang MS13, and the striking accumulation of wealth by the president and his family in one of the poorest countries in Central America. These were some of the investigative topics among the prize-winning stories featured at the 2022 Latin American Conference on Investigative Journalism.

News & Analysis Press Freedom Sustainability

How Can We Build a New Future for Journalism That Belongs to All of Us?

by Sameer Padania • November 25, 2022

Because of growing threats to democracy, and a recent series of ever more extreme societal and planetary crises, funders now see more clearly the pivotal, central role that independent public interest media play in keeping our societies and economies open. And what’s even more encouraging is to see this positive talk backed up with concrete measures and actions.

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My Favorite Tools Reporting Tools & Tips

My Favorite Tools: How Rafael Soares Investigates Police Killings in Rio

by Laura Dixon • November 22, 2022

Brazilian journalist Rafael Soares discusses his favorite reporting methods and tools for investigating police misconduct and abuse of power in Rio de Janeiro.

Reporting Tools & Tips

Answering 6 Common Questions Journalists Have about Mastodon

by Holly Pate • November 21, 2022

A growing number of journalists and media organizations have established a presence on Mastodon. GIJN’s social media editor Holly Pate answers some common questions about the platform.

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GIJN Bookshelf: Investigative Titles for Your 2022 Reading List

The year 2022 has seen a number of noteworthy books about investigative journalism, from going undercover to dig into corruption to investigating the underbelly of the global migration crisis, and from a deep dive into dodgy COVID contracts to a book from Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa.

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Best Practices for Journalists Covering Conflict-Related Sexual Violence

At a recent GIJN webinar, journalist and experts discussed best practices for investigating conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), including tips for interviewing possible war crimes victims and corroborating incidents without re-traumatizing survivors.

Mainstreaming Women’s Voices in African Investigative Reporting

by Ryan Lenora Brown • November 14, 2022

During a panel at the 2022 African Investigative Journalism Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, prominent women editors and reporters from the continent emphasized the need for diversity in both newsroom staff and coverage of issues.

Data Journalism Data Journalism Top 10

Data Journalism Top 10: Biased Missing Persons Coverage, Funding Election Deniers, Brazil Electoral Violence, Mapping Iran’s Protests

by Eunice Au and Connected Action • November 11, 2022

This week’s list of the top 10 data journalism stories on Twitter includes a tool for testing your newsworthiness as a missing person, broken corporate promises not to fund 2020 US election deniers, and a timeline of Iran’s nationwide protests.

Largest-Ever African Investigative Journalism Conference Digs Into New Tools, Using AI, and World-Class Exposés

by Benon Herbert Oluka • November 10, 2022

The largest-ever African Investigative Journalism Conference (#AIJC2022) drew 375 attendees from 51 countries to Africa’s premier muckraker gathering. The conference looked into how AI is driving a “third wave of journalism,” which new tools and resources are available to watchdog reporters, and showcased some of the world-class exposés being produced on the continent.

Reporting Tools & Tips Safety & Security

6 Ways the Internet of Things Poses Security Threats to Journalists

by Anjuli Shere • November 9, 2022

The Internet of Things can pose many threats to journalists — at home, in the office, and in the field. To help us understand them, a cybersecurity researcher examines these threats across several categories along with real-world examples.

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News & Analysis

Latin America’s Leading Investigative Reporters Take Their Stories to Rio

News & Analysis Press Freedom Sustainability

How Can We Build a New Future for Journalism That Belongs to All of Us?

My Favorite Tools Reporting Tools & Tips

My Favorite Tools: How Rafael Soares Investigates Police Killings in Rio

Resource

GIJN Bookshelf: Investigative Titles for Your 2022 Reading List

Resource

Best Practices for Journalists Covering Conflict-Related Sexual Violence

Mainstreaming Women’s Voices in African Investigative Reporting

Data Journalism Data Journalism Top 10

Data Journalism Top 10: Biased Missing Persons Coverage, Funding Election Deniers, Brazil Electoral Violence, Mapping Iran’s Protests

Largest-Ever African Investigative Journalism Conference Digs Into New Tools, Using AI, and World-Class Exposés

Reporting Tools & Tips Safety & Security

6 Ways the Internet of Things Poses Security Threats to Journalists