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Valeriya Yegoshyna: Keeping Eyes on Ukraine

In the face of dire threats to their safety, Ukrainian journalists have put their lives on the line to document the atrocities of Russia’s invasion of their country, and amplify the stories of those most impacted. Among these fearless journalists is 2024 ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award winner Valeriya Yegoshyna, a reporter at Schemes, the investigative project of the Ukrainian service of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Her reporting has revealed alleged Russian war crimes and corruption in her native Ukraine.

Covering Elections and a New Administration in a Fractured Media Landscape

Maria Ressa joined White House correspondents Peter Baker and Eugene Daniels to reflect on the challenging environment for the journalists who covered the 2024 elections and their aftermath. The panel, led by Kristen Welker, moderator of NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” was part of ICFJ’s 40th Anniversary Tribute to Journalists, held Nov. 14 in Washington, DC.

Highlights from ICFJ's 40th Anniversary Tribute to Journalists

Last night we celebrated the best in journalism globally at ICFJ’s 40th Anniversary Tribute to Journalists in Washington, DC. We recognized our 2024 ICFJ Knight Award winners – three inspiring journalists who have made a mark with their courageous investigative journalism.

Rana Sabbagh Accepts ICFJ Knight Trailblazer Award

Rana Sabbagh has spent more than four decades building a vibrant investigative reporting culture in the Middle East and North Africa – one of the most dangerous regions of the world for journalists to expose official wrongdoing. Sabbagh, who is the winner of the ICFJ Knight Trailblazer Award, delivered the following remarks on Nov. 14 at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, DC, at the ICFJ Tribute to Journalists 2024.

Valeriya Yegoshyna Accepts ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award

Valeriya Yegoshyna is an intrepid investigative reporter documenting the impact of Russia's war on her native Ukraine. Yegoshyna, who is the winner of the ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award, delivered the following remarks on Nov. 14 at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, DC, at the ICFJ Tribute to Journalists 2024.

John-Allan Namu Accepts ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award

For nearly 20 years, reporter and media entrepreneur John-Allan Namu has been at the forefront of investigative journalism in his native Kenya. Namu, who is the winner of the ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award, delivered the following remarks on Nov. 14 at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, DC, at the ICFJ Tribute to Journalists 2024.

ICFJ Voices: Anderson Meneses, Harnessing the Power of Hyperlocal Journalism

Anderson Meneses is the business and technology director at Agência Mural de Jornalismo das Periferias (Mural). Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, he’s based in Recife and covers the São Paulo Metropolitan Region.

He says that his involvement with ICFJ has had a major positive impact on his career, including co-founding Mural.

“ICFJ's support in Latin America is essential given the growing challenges faced by the press, such as violence against journalists, democratic crises and the spread of disinformation,” he says.

Rana Sabbagh: Fighting for Justice in the Middle East

When Rana Sabbagh was a young girl in Jordan, her German mother introduced her to the idea of Gerechtigkeit, which translates roughly to “justice” or “fairness.” Sabbagh’s career as an investigative journalist has revolved around this ideal: that justice, accountability and the rule of law matter. Today, Sabbagh — ICFJ's Knight Trailblazer Award winner — continues to drive hard-hitting investigations in the Middle East.

A World Where Facts Matter: Reflections on the 2024 Elections

This week’s election was the most consequential in modern U.S. history, with far-reaching implications across the world.

Journalists in the ICFJ network, both in the U.S. and globally, covered the vote and will report on its aftermath for years to come.

John-Allan Namu: Uncensoring Africa

In East Africa, Kenya has stood out for its relative peace and prosperity. For over three decades, it has enjoyed multi-party democracy, and largely avoided conflict and war. But that doesn't mean that 2024 ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award winner John-Allan Namu rests easy. The acclaimed Kenyan investigative journalist and co-founder and CEO of Africa Uncensored has dedicated his nearly 20-year career to exposing corruption among the most powerful, human rights abuses and more in his native country.