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The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is a nonprofit that supports a global network of journalists. #ItTakesAJournalist
Philip Obaji Jr., a correspondent for The Daily Beast, reports on massacres, rape, torture and other abuses by Russian paramilitaries in Central and West Africa. His journalism offers some of the foremost coverage of these atrocities. Learn more about him: youtu.be/l6Rx7vzkzKM #ICFJawards
November 21, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Philip Obaji Jr., a correspondent for The Daily Beast, reports on massacres, rape, torture and other abuses by Russian paramilitaries in Central and West Africa. His journalism offers some of the foremost coverage of these atrocities. Learn more about him: youtu.be/l6Rx7vzkzKM #ICFJawards
We are now accepting entries from African reporters for journalistic work that exemplifies thoughtful reporting and outstanding storytelling. Learn more about the Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling and apply now: www.icfj.org/our-work/mic...
November 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM
We are now accepting entries from African reporters for journalistic work that exemplifies thoughtful reporting and outstanding storytelling. Learn more about the Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling and apply now: www.icfj.org/our-work/mic...
“And as we fight to return home, we know that free journalism will always be stronger than any dictatorship,” said César Batiz, accepting his ICFJ Knight award. Watch his speech: www.icfj.org/news/cesar-b...
November 20, 2025 at 12:05 PM
“And as we fight to return home, we know that free journalism will always be stronger than any dictatorship,” said César Batiz, accepting his ICFJ Knight award. Watch his speech: www.icfj.org/news/cesar-b...
From exposing Russian paramilitaries in Central and West Africa to pioneering ways to reach audiences in shrinking democratic spaces, our #ICFJawards honored journalists who are reporting despite incredibly difficult circumstances: www.icfj.org/news/highlig...
Highlights from the ICFJ Awards Dinner 2025
On November 13, hundreds gathered in Washington, D.C. for ICFJ’s 2025 Awards Dinner to celebrate courageous journalists producing high-impact news coverage all over the world. Here are the evening’s…
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November 20, 2025 at 1:19 AM
From exposing Russian paramilitaries in Central and West Africa to pioneering ways to reach audiences in shrinking democratic spaces, our #ICFJawards honored journalists who are reporting despite incredibly difficult circumstances: www.icfj.org/news/highlig...
How do we make media literacy truly accessible? In Brazil, as part of ICFJ's Disarming Disinformation Training of Trainers, Talita Rosa is teaching seniors to verify information using tools they already use on WhatsApp. Her approach is rooted in community needs: www.icfj.org/news/journal...
A Journalist in Brazil is Showing Seniors How to Outsmart Misinformation, One WhatsApp Message at a Time
The most sophisticated media literacy tools in the world are worthless if they don't meet people where they are. Southern Brazil journalist Talita Rosa first encountered the phrase “fake news” in…
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November 19, 2025 at 5:11 PM
How do we make media literacy truly accessible? In Brazil, as part of ICFJ's Disarming Disinformation Training of Trainers, Talita Rosa is teaching seniors to verify information using tools they already use on WhatsApp. Her approach is rooted in community needs: www.icfj.org/news/journal...
Philip Obaji, a correspondent for The Daily Beast, reports on massacres, rape, torture and other abuses by Russian paramilitaries in Central and West Africa. His journalism offers some of the foremost coverage of these atrocities. Learn more about him: youtu.be/l6Rx7vzkzKM #ICFJawards
November 19, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Philip Obaji, a correspondent for The Daily Beast, reports on massacres, rape, torture and other abuses by Russian paramilitaries in Central and West Africa. His journalism offers some of the foremost coverage of these atrocities. Learn more about him: youtu.be/l6Rx7vzkzKM #ICFJawards
🏆 Meet Kemi Busari, our 2024 Elliott Award winner who's using fact-checking to combat disinformation across West Africa.
From helping recover a widow's stolen land to leading to passport systems reforms in Nigeria, his journalism drives real change. Read his story: www.icfj.org/news/icfjs-e...
From helping recover a widow's stolen land to leading to passport systems reforms in Nigeria, his journalism drives real change. Read his story: www.icfj.org/news/icfjs-e...
ICFJ’s Elliott Award: Kemi Busari Uses Fact-Checking to Drive Real Change in Africa
Kemi Busari is a journalist and editor at DUBAWA, a fact-checking outlet focused on West Africa. He covers West Africa, disinformation and media literacy. He’s a 2024 winner of the Michael Elliott…
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November 18, 2025 at 12:05 PM
🏆 Meet Kemi Busari, our 2024 Elliott Award winner who's using fact-checking to combat disinformation across West Africa.
From helping recover a widow's stolen land to leading to passport systems reforms in Nigeria, his journalism drives real change. Read his story: www.icfj.org/news/icfjs-e...
From helping recover a widow's stolen land to leading to passport systems reforms in Nigeria, his journalism drives real change. Read his story: www.icfj.org/news/icfjs-e...
César Batiz, the co-founder & director of El Pitazo, is revolutionizing how exiled media operates. Leading a team of journalists who are innovating to reach and involve Venezuelans in a shrinking democratic space, his work has made significant waves. Watch: youtu.be/ke6dpkOyKmY #ICFJawards
November 17, 2025 at 10:39 PM
César Batiz, the co-founder & director of El Pitazo, is revolutionizing how exiled media operates. Leading a team of journalists who are innovating to reach and involve Venezuelans in a shrinking democratic space, his work has made significant waves. Watch: youtu.be/ke6dpkOyKmY #ICFJawards
Have any ideas on the types of journalism training opportunities you want to see? As we develop our program offerings at ICFJ, we’re prioritizing input from journalists themselves. Share your ideas with us in this survey: forms.gle/UULactvgC7DC...
November 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Have any ideas on the types of journalism training opportunities you want to see? As we develop our program offerings at ICFJ, we’re prioritizing input from journalists themselves. Share your ideas with us in this survey: forms.gle/UULactvgC7DC...
Philip Obaji dedicated his award to the journalists who risk their lives “to shine a light in dark places” and to “the communities who trust us with their stories, even when it puts them in danger.” Watch our #ICFJawards winner’s powerful remarks: youtube.com/watch?v=HnAj1I-lqR0&feature=youtu.be
November 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Philip Obaji dedicated his award to the journalists who risk their lives “to shine a light in dark places” and to “the communities who trust us with their stories, even when it puts them in danger.” Watch our #ICFJawards winner’s powerful remarks: youtube.com/watch?v=HnAj1I-lqR0&feature=youtu.be
“And as we fight to return home, we know that free journalism will always be stronger than any dictatorship,” said César Batiz, accepting his ICFJ Knight award. Watch his speech: youtube.com/watch?v=_aNBNcCKyE0&feature=youtu.be #ICFJawards
November 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
“And as we fight to return home, we know that free journalism will always be stronger than any dictatorship,” said César Batiz, accepting his ICFJ Knight award. Watch his speech: youtube.com/watch?v=_aNBNcCKyE0&feature=youtu.be #ICFJawards
From exposing Russian paramilitaries in Central and West Africa to pioneering ways to reach audiences in shrinking democratic spaces, our #ICFJawards honored journalists who are reporting despite incredibly difficult circumstances. See the highlights: www.icfj.org/news/highlig...
Highlights from the ICFJ Awards Dinner 2025
On November 13, hundreds gathered in Washington, D.C. for ICFJ’s 2025 Awards Dinner to celebrate courageous journalists producing high-impact news coverage all over the world. Here are the evening’s…
www.icfj.org
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
From exposing Russian paramilitaries in Central and West Africa to pioneering ways to reach audiences in shrinking democratic spaces, our #ICFJawards honored journalists who are reporting despite incredibly difficult circumstances. See the highlights: www.icfj.org/news/highlig...
🏆Our #ICFJawards 2025 are in full swing! Couldn’t make it to D.C.? You can still make a powerful impact. Your contribution supports journalists worldwide who report the stories that matter most. Donate today: icfj.org/support
November 14, 2025 at 1:30 AM
🏆Our #ICFJawards 2025 are in full swing! Couldn’t make it to D.C.? You can still make a powerful impact. Your contribution supports journalists worldwide who report the stories that matter most. Donate today: icfj.org/support
The Michael Elliott Award will honor African journalists who strive to strengthen people's voices & illuminate the change taking place on the continent. Winners will intern at prestigious news outlets & receive a $5,000 cash prize. Apply: www.icfj.org/our-work/mic... @ONECampaign
November 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The Michael Elliott Award will honor African journalists who strive to strengthen people's voices & illuminate the change taking place on the continent. Winners will intern at prestigious news outlets & receive a $5,000 cash prize. Apply: www.icfj.org/our-work/mic... @ONECampaign
If you can't attend ICFJ’s Awards Dinner, consider supporting our mission to strengthen journalism worldwide. From protecting press freedom to training the next generation of reporters, your donation creates real change. Support ICFJ: www.icfj.org/donate-inter...
November 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
If you can't attend ICFJ’s Awards Dinner, consider supporting our mission to strengthen journalism worldwide. From protecting press freedom to training the next generation of reporters, your donation creates real change. Support ICFJ: www.icfj.org/donate-inter...
What sorts of training opportunities do journalists need in this rapidly-changing media landscape? We at ICFJ want to hear from you, the journalists in our network, as we re-imagine ways to expand our programming! Share your thoughts here: forms.gle/UULactvgC7DC...
November 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
What sorts of training opportunities do journalists need in this rapidly-changing media landscape? We at ICFJ want to hear from you, the journalists in our network, as we re-imagine ways to expand our programming! Share your thoughts here: forms.gle/UULactvgC7DC...
🕒 Last chance to register for @gijn’s #GIJC25!
Join 1,500+ journalists from 100+ countries in Kuala Lumpur, Nov 20–24, for 150+ panels,
workshops & networking sessions with top investigative reporters.
️Registration closes Nov 10 at 11:59 PM ET – don’t miss out!
👉 gijc2025.org/registration/
Join 1,500+ journalists from 100+ countries in Kuala Lumpur, Nov 20–24, for 150+ panels,
workshops & networking sessions with top investigative reporters.
️Registration closes Nov 10 at 11:59 PM ET – don’t miss out!
👉 gijc2025.org/registration/
November 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🕒 Last chance to register for @gijn’s #GIJC25!
Join 1,500+ journalists from 100+ countries in Kuala Lumpur, Nov 20–24, for 150+ panels,
workshops & networking sessions with top investigative reporters.
️Registration closes Nov 10 at 11:59 PM ET – don’t miss out!
👉 gijc2025.org/registration/
Join 1,500+ journalists from 100+ countries in Kuala Lumpur, Nov 20–24, for 150+ panels,
workshops & networking sessions with top investigative reporters.
️Registration closes Nov 10 at 11:59 PM ET – don’t miss out!
👉 gijc2025.org/registration/
🕒 Last chance to register for @gijn’s #GIJC25!
Join 1,500+ journalists from 100+ countries in Kuala Lumpur, Nov 20–24, for 150+ panels,
workshops & networking sessions with top investigative reporters.
️Registration closes Nov 10 at 11:59 PM ET – don’t miss out!
👉 gijc2025.org/registration/
Join 1,500+ journalists from 100+ countries in Kuala Lumpur, Nov 20–24, for 150+ panels,
workshops & networking sessions with top investigative reporters.
️Registration closes Nov 10 at 11:59 PM ET – don’t miss out!
👉 gijc2025.org/registration/
November 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🕒 Last chance to register for @gijn’s #GIJC25!
Join 1,500+ journalists from 100+ countries in Kuala Lumpur, Nov 20–24, for 150+ panels,
workshops & networking sessions with top investigative reporters.
️Registration closes Nov 10 at 11:59 PM ET – don’t miss out!
👉 gijc2025.org/registration/
Join 1,500+ journalists from 100+ countries in Kuala Lumpur, Nov 20–24, for 150+ panels,
workshops & networking sessions with top investigative reporters.
️Registration closes Nov 10 at 11:59 PM ET – don’t miss out!
👉 gijc2025.org/registration/
Can't make it to the ICFJ Awards Dinner on Nov. 13? You can still make a powerful impact! Your contribution supports journalists worldwide who report the stories that matter most. Donate today: www.icfj.org/donate-inter...
November 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Can't make it to the ICFJ Awards Dinner on Nov. 13? You can still make a powerful impact! Your contribution supports journalists worldwide who report the stories that matter most. Donate today: www.icfj.org/donate-inter...
🏆Lester Holt of NBC News, Venezuelan-in-exile César Batiz and Nigeria’s Philip Obaji will be awarded at our #ICFJawards in Washington D.C. on Nov. 13, hosted by Audie Cornish of CNN. Learn more and purchase tickets for the event: www.icfj.org/calendar/202...
November 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
🏆Lester Holt of NBC News, Venezuelan-in-exile César Batiz and Nigeria’s Philip Obaji will be awarded at our #ICFJawards in Washington D.C. on Nov. 13, hosted by Audie Cornish of CNN. Learn more and purchase tickets for the event: www.icfj.org/calendar/202...
Calling all journalists! ICFJ is looking for input on how to improve existing programming and expand its opportunities for the international journalism community. Take the survey to let us know your journalism training needs: forms.gle/UULactvgC7DC...
November 4, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Calling all journalists! ICFJ is looking for input on how to improve existing programming and expand its opportunities for the international journalism community. Take the survey to let us know your journalism training needs: forms.gle/UULactvgC7DC...
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Donate to or amplify groups like @pressfreedom.bsky.social (CPJ), @indexoncensorship.org, or @icfjorg.bsky.social — they variously provide advocacy and reporting, legal aid, emergency relocation, and safety training to journalists under threat.
Donate to or amplify groups like @pressfreedom.bsky.social (CPJ), @indexoncensorship.org, or @icfjorg.bsky.social — they variously provide advocacy and reporting, legal aid, emergency relocation, and safety training to journalists under threat.
November 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
🗞️ 1️⃣ Support press freedom organizations.
Donate to or amplify groups like @pressfreedom.bsky.social (CPJ), @indexoncensorship.org, or @icfjorg.bsky.social — they variously provide advocacy and reporting, legal aid, emergency relocation, and safety training to journalists under threat.
Donate to or amplify groups like @pressfreedom.bsky.social (CPJ), @indexoncensorship.org, or @icfjorg.bsky.social — they variously provide advocacy and reporting, legal aid, emergency relocation, and safety training to journalists under threat.
We’re thrilled and grateful that Audie Cornish, host of CNN This Morning and CNN’s weekly podcast The Assignment, will be emceeing our annual Awards Dinner on Nov. 13! Read more about the ICFJ Awards: www.icfj.org/calendar/202...
November 3, 2025 at 3:03 PM
We’re thrilled and grateful that Audie Cornish, host of CNN This Morning and CNN’s weekly podcast The Assignment, will be emceeing our annual Awards Dinner on Nov. 13! Read more about the ICFJ Awards: www.icfj.org/calendar/202...
Now open: Submit your work for the 2026 Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling. We're looking for up-and-coming journalists in Africa who published groundbreaking journalistic work between Dec. 2024 and Dec. 2025. Apply now: www.icfj.org/our-work/mic... @ONECampaign
November 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Now open: Submit your work for the 2026 Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling. We're looking for up-and-coming journalists in Africa who published groundbreaking journalistic work between Dec. 2024 and Dec. 2025. Apply now: www.icfj.org/our-work/mic... @ONECampaign
We’re thrilled to share that David Merritt, the head of media editorial at Bloomberg, has joined our Board of Directors. With a career spanning more than two decades in key leadership roles across three continents, he brings perspective vital to furthering our mission. Read more:
ICFJ Welcomes David Merritt of Bloomberg to Its Board
The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) this week announced that David Merritt, the head of media editorial at Bloomberg, has joined its Board of Directors.
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November 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We’re thrilled to share that David Merritt, the head of media editorial at Bloomberg, has joined our Board of Directors. With a career spanning more than two decades in key leadership roles across three continents, he brings perspective vital to furthering our mission. Read more: