JX Fund – European Fund for Journalism 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.

Amid the Taliban’s takeover, Zan Times emerged in August 2022, aiming to cover human rights violations with a focus on Afghan women. There, journalists face harassment, detention, and assault.

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.

Zahra Nader, an Afghan journalist in Canada, champions women’s voices through Zan Times, an exile-based outlet. Despite Taliban restrictions, she empowers women to share their experiences.

‘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.

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.

Facing uncertainty in Pakistan, the journalist emphasizes the duty to be a voice for the voiceless. Despite daily struggles, they work on issues like media challenges and a para-athlete’s story.

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.

Shohret Hoshur is an Uyghur-American journalist, who works for Radio Free Asia from exile. In an interview with Reuters Institute he explains why he envies Ukrainians and how he keeps reporting on his community from afar.

In these texts, exiled journalists report on their impressions of life in exile, share their experiences of dictatorial systems and the significance of political discourse in the private sphere.

Journalists in South Asia faced a tumultuous year. Political shifts led to hostility, many voices fell silent, and countless journalists fled due to safety. This is their story.

‘Hard News’: This article poses the question of what happens when a country’s journalists are forced to flee. Multiple reporters and media rights activists offer their perspectives.

Non-profits are urging Canada to facilitate refuge for journalists in danger, but can the industry help them get back to work?