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Strengthening Journalism Education in Georgia

Fostering a free and vibrant journalism environment requires teaching the next generation of media leaders and journalists, says Nina Kheladze, the development manager for TOK TV Georgia.

"If we want to change the media landscape... one of the most important steps is to work with the youngsters, [the] future generation

Journalists Team Up to Uncover Who's Funding Disinformation

Journalists today not only need to know how to spot disinformation. They need to know how to find the source of it. But uncovering the people and money behind the falsehoods – designed to undermine democracy and seed instability – takes a lot of work. More and more, it also requires following the money across borders. That’s why teaming up is critical.

Media Alliance Counters Disinformation in Recent Elections in Paraguay

As the general elections drew closer, El Surti journalists got together with other Paraguayans media leaders at an ICFJ Forum event and decided to form a media alliance, the Red de Medios Alternativos de Paraguay (the Alternative Media Network of Paraguay), to combat the spread of mis- and disinformation.

U.S. Journalists Strengthen Their Work Through the ICFJ Network

The power of ICFJ’s network across 173 countries isn’t only in its scope. It’s about what is made possible when journalists connect with one another to collaborate and learn across these borders: better, stronger journalism.

How 'Lawfare' Has Become the Despot’s Go-To Weapon Against Journalists

In Liberia, a country with a long and tragic history of violence against anyone who challenges power, guns did not silence journalist Rodney Sieh. Courts did.

Sieh was one of four journalists and legal experts on a World Press Freedom Day panel discussion at the Committee to Protect Journalists in New York about the growing use of “lawfare” to punish journalists and keep the truth hidden. Moderated by ICFJ Deputy Vice President for Global Research Julie Posetti, the panel explored how governments are becoming ever more sophisticated in using aspects of the law that seem to have nothing to do with journalism – tax issues, foreign funding, even protections for women – against journalists.

ICFJ's News Business Hub Announces New Cohort

News leaders from 17 countries will supercharge their efforts this year to build stronger, more resilient media outlets through Elevate, ICFJ’s news business hub.

IJNet: Connecting Journalists Globally

As we mark World Press Freedom Day this week, the importance of journalists supporting one another has never been more clear. We’re stronger when we connect and collaborate, leaving our silos behind.

Why We Need Journalism: "A Line of Protection"

So many journalists in the ICFJ network risk their freedom – in some cases, even their lives – to bring us accurate news and information. As World Press Freedom Day approaches, we salute them for their courage and thank them for their public service.

Discover the Innovative Projects Selected by “Jogo Limpo 2.0” to Help Combat Disinformation in Brazil

Nine media initiatives have been selected to receive funding and mentorship to develop projects that combat disinformation in Brazil as part of Jogo Limpo ("Fair Game"), a program run by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) in partnership with YouTube Brazil.

Reporting Teams Win Grants to Reveal Who Funds Disinformation

Eight reporting teams from 11 countries will receive up to $10,000 each in grants and expert mentorship to support cross-border investigations into the people and organizations funding disinformation campaigns in the Americas. The winning projects will investigate, among other topics, who is behind and who profits from false narratives targeting Latin American migrants at the U.S. border; who funds disinformation about abortion and women's rights in the Americas; and who invested in anti-democratic falsehoods that led to the January 8th attacks in Brazil.