JX Fund – European Fund for Journalism in Exile

Russian journalist Angelina Davydova has left her home country and is now analyzing the situation in Russia from Berlin. Exiled journalism has become an important factor in the global media landscape, she says.

In partnership with the Network of Exiled Media Outlets (NEMO) the International Journalists’ Network compiled an Exiled Media Toolkit, that brings resources to journalists and outlets established or preparing to be in exile, as they report on communities and events in their home countries.

To mark International Women’s Day during a potentially tumultuous election year, GIJN’s global team spoke with women investigative journalists about their election coverage best practices.

With layoffs ramping up across the media industry, reporters are trying a new model: co-operative newsrooms of their own. Will worker-owned collectives ever generate enough money to justify all the effort?

In exile, once-profitable independent Russian media outlets have been severed from what had been their main base of subscribers and advertisers, who are forbidden from supporting them. Their business models are no longer viable.

Tatyana Margolin, co-founder of STROIKA, emphasizes the urgent need for redefining ‘home’ and the necessity of crafting new concepts of belonging in an era marked by transnational repression and forced migration. A call to reimagine ‘home’ beyond geographical confines.

As American journalism focuses on reviving local news, building connected ecosystems, and targeting infusions of philanthropic support, one of the biggest growth areas for journalism in the coming year is one that none of us would wish for — the journalism of the displaced.

More vetting, and less ego: Collaboration in investigative journalism is essential for efficiency, security, and broader impact, as this article demonstrates.

These key insights highlight how newsrooms are incorporating YouTube Shorts into their media strategies to engage new viewers – a playbook on creating and monetizing.

Exiled investigative newsrooms are advised to establish emergency action plans. Seeking support when safe and demonstrating the importance of the work can contribute to sustaining operations in exile.

‘Pluralism is nearly gone’: The latest elections underscore a juncture in the existence of independent journalism in Turkey, writes Yavuz Baydar. He emphasizes the need for a revival of thinking.

Journalist Marina Sedneva highlights the daily fear Russian opposition leaders, civil rights activists, and independent journalists face under the threat of police searches and arrests.

Meduza’s leader, Galina Timchenko, hit by spyware two weeks after the Russian government deems Meduza ‘undesirable’. Read about the first Pegasus infection of a Russian journalist in this article.

Covering legal aspects, conflict-related issues, open-source research, and more, the guide provides expertise on investigating war crimes, featuring insights from over two dozen specialists.

In the midst of full-scale war, censorship and widespread repression have unleashed propaganda. This analysis explores the implications of these changes for the future of the Russian media sector.

Bypassing secrecy: RTI is opening doors for international collaboration in journalism. This and other tools will enrich journalistic arsenals, offering pathways into public and private realms.

This map catalogs countries with Right to Information laws, including a rating for law scope, fee details, requester eligibility, and additional resources.