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Here’s What ICFJ Is Doing in the Fight Against Online Violence

Online violence against female journalists is a horrific and deliberate effort to silence the voices of women. ICFJ is a leading global organization researching this crisis – and developing solutions to prevent it. 

Five ICFJ Network Members Who Demonstrate the Power of Journalism

With so much news from around the world generating despair, we want to share a few things that bring us hope. At ICFJ, we’re grateful for the 160,000-plus journalists in our network who are fighting for a brighter future by providing vital information to their communities.

Advice for Covering Elections in the Age of Social Media

Globally in 2024, half of the world’s population – over 4 billion people – will be voting in elections. For journalists covering them, knowing how best to utilize social media is key, both to inform audiences and to combat mis- and disinformation.

How to Investigate Messaging Apps and Social Media for Electoral Disinformation

Forty countries, from the U.S. and India, to Russia, Taiwan and more, will hold national elections in 2024. 

Tips for Addressing Electoral Disinformation

Electoral disinformation has emerged as a significant threat to democratic processes in countries around the world. According to a recent global study by UNESCO, 85% of people worry about online disinformation, especially its impact on elections.

Latin American Newsroom Leaders to Bolster Fact-Checking, Disinformation Reporting as ICFJ Fellows

Fact checkers from Mexico and Ecuador and a media founder from El Salvador are ICFJ’s newest Douglas Tweedale Memorial fellows. 

New Tool Tracks Disinformation Laws Globally

Amid the rise in disinformation today, journalists should look into legal measures adopted by countries around the world to combat it.

Advice for Covering the Israel-Hamas War

It has been over a month since Hamas attacked Israel, killing more than 1,200 people and taking hostage over 200 more, according to offical Israeli estimates. Israel subsequently declared war on Hamas, launching a bombing campaign and ground invasion of northern Gaza that has killed more than 11,000 people, according to the Gaza health ministry, which is run by Hamas.

Carmen Aristegui: A Prime Target of Online Violence in the Deadliest Country to Practice Journalism Outside a War Zone

Killing journalists with impunity is the norm in Mexico – the deadliest place in the world to practice journalism outside of an active war zone. In a country which also experiences terrible rates of femicide, it is unsurprising that gender-based online violence is also prevalent. It works as an additional tool for entrenching and extending repression of female journalists. And multi-award-winning Mexican investigative reporter Carmen Aristegui Flores is a prime target.

Ugandan Journalist Launches Innovative Project Aimed at Reducing Disinformation in Deaf Communities

Reporters, sign language interpreters and other community members have forged a network in Uganda that is countering misinformation in the deaf community, as part of a project supported by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) and led by journalist Willy Chowoo.