JX Fund – European Fund for Journalism in Exile

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.

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.

Ethiopian journalists, facing deteriorating press freedom and arrests, are increasingly seeking asylum abroad. The government’s crackdown has created a challenging environment.

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.

‘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.

In exile due to Ortega’s authoritarian rule, Nicaraguan journalists describe why they persist in their work, and how they are navigating the challenges of being unable to return home.

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 their home country, activists affiliated with the ruling party intimidate and attack the family members of journalists as a means of stifling their critiques of the government.

Throughout 2022, CPJ provided help 206 times, an increase of 227% over the three-year period. On the occasion of World Refugee Day 2023, the Committee to Protect Journalists shares three lessons learned from CPJ’s work with journalists in exile.

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.

Blocked, censored, jailed or laid off: Nine journalists from Russia, India, China, Turkey, Ethiopia, Mexico, Belarus, the US, and the UK tell their stories on World Press Freedom Day.

Latin American journalists persist in reporting despite censorship. This coverage, in honour of Press Freedom Day, showcases regional examples and innovative approaches in the face of challenges.

‘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.

Authoritarianism forces journalists into exile; hybrid media, led by exiled and local reporters, faces challenges like safety risks, funding, and reaching audiences back home.

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.