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An Instagram-First Approach to Decluttering News in India

Mainstream Indian media has come under scrutiny for biased reporting and incomplete coverage of major events. What tends to be delivered to news consumers is opinion-led journalism featuring overstimulated news screens and loud anchors.

ICFJ Voices: Daniel Nardin, Elevating Amazon Stories

For Daniel Nardin, the Amazon is more than a place to call home. As a journalist from the Brazilian state of Pará, he has worked and built a career in the region, holding reporting roles in the local press, serving as the Pará State secretary of communications, and even leading the media outlet, Grupo Liberal, as director of journalism and content

Standing with Journalists in Gaza

Journalists in the ICFJ network are among the many courageous local reporters on the ground in Gaza who are working to document the death and destruction they are experiencing firsthand, in a war that has led to the deadliest period for journalists since the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) began gathering data in 1992.

Displaced and in Harm's Way, Palestinian Reporters are Documenting the Toll of the Israel-Hamas war

Almost 80 Palestinian journalists and media workers have been killed since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in October.

Bolivian Journalist Develops Checki, a Disinformation-Fighting Chatbot

Journalists and developers at ChequeaBolivia have created and launched Checki, a chatbot that uses multimedia content and games to fight misinformation among young people. This project was led by Lucas Illanes and supported by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ).

3 Predictions for Media in 2024

It’s important for journalists to reflect on the current state of media and identify trends to determine how best to meet the challenges of the changing news landscape. 

Calling Media Leaders Globally: Apply Now for the ICFJ Knight Fellowships

The International Center for Journalists is excited to open applications for the 2024 ICFJ Knight Fellowships, marking the fellowship’s 30th year of fostering innovative journalism practices across the globe. The fellowships are made possible by the longtime support of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

Tunisian Journalist Establishes Student Fact-Checking Network

Journalism students and professors established a student fact-checking network spanning the Middle East and North Africa that equips young people with the necessary skills to combat misinformation, as part of a project supported by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) and led by Syrine Abidi. 

How Journalists Can Develop a Successful YouTube Strategy

Implementing a YouTube strategy can be a surprisingly effective way for news organizations to achieve a measure of financial sustainability.

Innovating to Reach Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Communities with the Truth

There exists a lack of fact-checking resources for deaf and hard-of-hearing communities today, even as mis- and disinformation online is on the rise.