JX Fund – European Fund for Journalism in Exile

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?

The exiled Nicaraguan media outlet Confidencial cofounded the Network of Exiled Media Organizations (NEMO). The members share best practices on how to produce journalism in circumstances where they are cut off from their sources and audience, and offer one another technical advice and moral support.

Independent Afghan newspaper Etilaatroz faces challenges after the Taliban’s return in 2021. Journalists emphasize the importance of international support for press freedom, legal aid, and training.

OWEP editor-in-chief Gemma Pörzgen travelled to Riga, which has become the most important refuge, as Russian journalists and editorial teams increasingly choose exile for independent reporting.

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.

An estimated 1,000 Russian journalists have gone into exile to escape the threat of prosecution in their home country. In Europe, many believe they are safe. But in April, the suspected poison attacks on two journalists and an opposition activist became known. One of them is Elena Kostyuchenko, a well-known Russian journalist with great resonance.

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.

‘The million-dollar reporter’: Israeli cyber-arms company’s software was used to spy on Galina Timchenko, revealing the first confirmed case of a Pegasus attack against a Russian journalist.

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.

Staying afloat amidst press freedom erosion and democratic decline: Journalists Ritu Kapur and Peter Erdelyi share five tips on how their outlets have navigated challenging times.