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Guide: Media Coverage for Journalistes And Whistleblowers

    This guide has been produced with the support of UNESCO, thanks to its Global Media Defence Fund, to assist journalists – and other information professionals – when working with whistleblowers. It provides an accessible breakdown of the applicable legal framework, details the existing protections – and their limits – and offers practical advice on assessing and managing the risks involved in publicising public interest alerts.

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    8 Tools That Journalists in Latin America Are Using

    • LatAm Journalism Review (LJR)
    • Katherine Pennacchio

    LatAm Journalism Review (LJR) presents eight essential tools—some new, others well established—that are transforming investigative journalism. Used by leading reporters, these tools help uncover corruption networks, analyze data trends, and tell complex, impactful stories with greater precision.

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    A Guide to Empower Media Teams to Drive Meaningful Innovation

    • The Audiencers
    • Khalil A. Cassimally

    This guide presents a practical template that helps anyone in newsrooms come up with promising ideas and turn them into strategic solutions, breaking through traditional hierarchical barriers. In doing so, it can reshape organisational culture, creating an environment where each staff feels valued, heard, and empowered to contribute to meaningful innovation.

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    Crowdfunding Toolkit for Resilient Journalism

    • Global Forum For Media Development
    • Anne Marie Hammer

    This toolkit by GFMD provides guidance on launching a successful crowdfunding campaign and highlights platforms tailored for media initiatives. Crowdfunding has emerged as a viable solution for media organizations to engage directly with audiences for financial support, especially in light of the recent freeze on U.S. foreign aid.

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    Next-IJ: Next-Level Data and Tools for Investigative Journalism

    • Next-IJ

    Next-IJ is empowering European journalists, newsrooms, and media outlets with a combination of advanced tools (including artificial intelligence), data, training, legal and ethical guidance, and hands-on investigation opportunities to uncover and investigate corruption and organised and financial crime in multilateral cooperation and partnerships.

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    18 Belarusian Outlets Introduce New Ethical Self-Regulation System

    • Belarusian Association of Journalists

    Fifteen editorial teams from independent media outlets and three media organizations have signed an agreement on the self-regulation of the independent media sector, along with the new Code of Conduct for Belarusian Journalists. Around ten other independent publications are considering joining the agreement.

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    Journalists in Belarus Consider Exile so as to Continue Work

    • DW Akademie
    • Diana Shahbazyan

    In this article by Diana Shahbazyan, Belarusian journalists in exile share their struggles to continue their work amidst oppression, censorship, and financial uncertainty. With more than 30 journalists imprisoned and media outlets branded ‘extremist,’ these exiled professionals are determined to keep informing the world, even as they face increasing risks and challenges.

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    10 Key AI Concepts Every Journalist Should Know

    • LatAm Journalism Review (LJR)
    • César López Linares

    César López Linares explores 10 advanced AI terms, such as data mining, predictive analytics, and semantic search. He delves into how these technologies are transforming news organizations by enhancing investigative accuracy, boosting audience engagement, and increasing efficiency in news generation and reporting.

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    Persecution of Press Intensified in The Final Months of 2024

    • Belarusian Association of Journalists

    In the final quarter of 2024, there was a rise in the criminal prosecution of journalists, both domestically and in absentia, along with more frequent searches of journalists’ homes and offices, and a wider scope of censorship. The Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ) has documented these alarming developments in a recent statement.

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    Exiled Belarusians Reflect on Their Lost Revolution

    • The Kyiv Independent
    • Kate Tsurkan

    Belarusian dictator Lukashenko declared himself the victor in the country’s latest so-called presidential elections on Jan. 26, in which no political opposition was allowed to take part. Exiled journalists, including Hanna Komar, Kseniya Halubovich, and Alina Rudina, shared their insights with the Kyiv Independent on the state of press freedom in Belarus following the election.

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    Why Do Belarusian Journalists Risk Their Lives For The Truth?

    • The Journal
    • Sasha Romanova

    41 Belarusian journalists remain behind bars since 2020, punished for covering protests against presidential election fraud that gave Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in power. Their prison sentences range from 3 to 15 years, simply for doing their jobs — reporting the news. Hundreds more have fled the country. Yet they continue their work. Why?

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    Truth in Exile: Nasha Niva Defies Physical, Digital Borders

    • Freedom House
    • Matt Hooper

    After stealing Belarus’s 2020 presidential election, Lukashenko forced many independent media organizations into exile. Among them was Nasha Niva, Belarus’s oldest newspaper and a protector of the country’s unique language and culture. Matt Hooper tells the story of Nasha Niva’s struggle to maintain Belarusian identity and journalistic integrity amid Lukashenka’s crackdown.

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    Guide: Introduction to Investigative Journalism

    • Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN)

    Recognizing a gap in basic investigative journalism skills, the Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) and iMEdD’s Ideas Zone developed a guide as part of the ‘Introduction to Investigative Journalism’ program in 2024. The guide was written by leading investigative journalists from around the world to address this need.

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    A Mental Health Guide for Journalists Facing Online Violence

    • International Women’s Media Foundation

    Online violence is often only considered a digital safety issue, but the impact of online abuse on journalists’ mental health is significant and has serious consequences for them, their work, and for press freedom. This is particularly true for women and diverse journalists who are disproportionately targeted by online attacks.

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    “We’re on the Verge of Setting Trends.”

    • Belarusian Association of Journalists
    • Ales Minov

    The sports outlet «Tribuna» is actively expanding its network of apps and services – cutting-edge not just for Belarus, but for the entire region. Belarusian Association of Journalists spoke with Tribuna’s director, Maksim Berazinski, about how modern technologies are being integrated into their journalistic and editorial work.

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    The Global Directory of Journalist Safety Trainers and Advisors

    • acos Alliance

    The Global Directory of Journalist Safety Trainers & Advisors is a searchable database of security professionals with experience and expertise in journalist safety. It has been created to provide the ACOS Alliance community with direct access to safety trainers and advisors around the world, and to help them connect with those who meet specific geographic and thematic safety needs.

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    Project Management in Investigative Journalism

    • Global Investigative Journalism Network
    • Coco Gubbels

    Organizing collaborative projects comes with its own challenges. This comprehensive guide, organized into seven chapters, also includes tips and tools, extra reading material, templates, and other links for more information.

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    How to Get the Best from OCCRP’s Aleph

      In investigative journalism, connecting data points is often key to uncovering the truth. With an increasing amount of information available online and offline, journalists need effective ways to navigate vast collections of documents, records, and datasets.

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