JX Fund – European Fund for Journalism in Exile

Cuba, Syria, Ethiopia, Myanmar, and Hong Kong: In this roundtable, five journalists share insights on navigating exile conditions and reporting on countries they can no longer witness.

Experiences, resilience, and pursuit of freedom: Maryam Mirza, an Iranian journalist and civil society activist, shares why she began documenting the stories of Iranian women in exile.

Press freedom in Myanmar hit rock bottom after the military coup in 2021. Sonny Swe now reports from northern Thailand, delivering insights to make sense of the country’s upheaval.

Shohret Hoshur, an Uyghur-American journalist of Radio Free Asia, shares insights on his admiration for Ukrainians and his ongoing efforts to report on his community from a distance.

In this video of the Global Journalism Seminar Series, Louisa Esther Mugabo delves into the world of exile journalism, sharing words and stories beyond borders, from countries like Myanmar to Russia.

In Stanford’s Spring 2023 Foreign Correspondence Class, students delve into interviews with exiled journalists, shedding light on their experiences and uncertain paths back, if any.

Stefania D’Ignoti explores the diverse perspectives of Syrian journalists in exile who, in the aftermath of a civil war, have established independent newsrooms in this Turkish city.

Journalists from Nicaragua, El Salvador and Guatemala provide a first-person account of what it’s like to continue reporting on reality despite the authoritarian onslaught in the region.

‘Jailed, exiled and harassed’: This article highlights the alarming deterioration of press freedom in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, as voiced by journalists in the region.

‘They have not been able to silence us’: From burnt offices to embargoes – exiled Nicaraguan journalists shared harrowing experiences and innovative strategies at a symposium in April 2023.

‘Radioday Fluchtpunkte’: The organization Reporters Without Borders supports journalists in need. In this radio feature, Radio Eins spoke to Katja Heinemann, Head of Assistance and Fellowships.

Although now based in neighboring Costa Rica, Confidencial, a Nicaraguan newspaper, continues its investigative work on Daniel Ortega’s regime, according to its editor Carlos Chamorro.

Forced to flee: Amidst global threats to press freedom, journalists demonstrate resilience in eight cases. Building networks beyond borders, they persist in upholding journalism’s vital role. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliquyam erat, sed diam voluptua. At vero eos et accusam et justo duo dolores.

2023 Reuters Memorial Lecture by Nicaraguan editor Carlos F. Chamorro. The lecture, followed by a panel discussion hosted by Chair Alan Rusbridger, featured Luz Mely Reyes and John-Allan Namu.

In this interview, Nicaraguan editor Carlos F. Chamorro delves into the challenges of press freedom and journalism from exile in anticipation of the 2023 Reuters Memorial Lecture.

Wilson Liévano, managing editor of The GroundTruth Project, outlines his predictions for 2023, highlighting how news outlets capitalize on opportunities and tailor their content for success.

Abraham Jimenez Enoa, once part of Cuba’s political elite, turned independent journalist, defying his family’s legacy. His choice led to a government: leave or face imprisonment.

All texts by and about exiled journalists: Exiled journalists write regularly in the Tagesspiegel, including the award-winning project #jetztschreibenwir (2016–2019) and the series Voices of Exile.