Global Investigative Journalism Network
@gijn.org
The global hub for investigative journalism, sharing resources, stories, events, and jobs.
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Editor's Picks: The #DamascusDossier uncovered systematic torture & killings under Assad, while arijnetwork revealed sexual violence against Sudanese refugees in Egypt.
In the Middle East and North Africa, courageous reporting continues to hold power to account.
In the Middle East and North Africa, courageous reporting continues to hold power to account.
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Deadly Gaza Aid Sites, Damascus Dossier, Exploiting Sudanese Refugees: 2025’s Best Investigative Stories from the Middle East and North Africa
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January 13, 2026 at 7:03 AM
Editor's Picks: The #DamascusDossier uncovered systematic torture & killings under Assad, while arijnetwork revealed sexual violence against Sudanese refugees in Egypt.
In the Middle East and North Africa, courageous reporting continues to hold power to account.
In the Middle East and North Africa, courageous reporting continues to hold power to account.
Editors don’t just correct errors – they help reporters focus, challenge assumptions, and elevate key findings to make investigative stories stronger and more credible.
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From the Pitch Stage to the Write Up, the Line Edit to Publication: How Editors Can Help Investigative Stories
twp.ai
January 13, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Editors don’t just correct errors – they help reporters focus, challenge assumptions, and elevate key findings to make investigative stories stronger and more credible.
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Over 80% of global trade moves by sea – but accountability often disappears offshore. Flags of convenience, opaque ownership, and vast oceans allow forced labor and human trafficking to thrive on vessels far from public view.
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Exposing Forced Labor and Human Trafficking in the World’s Oceans
twp.ai
January 12, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Over 80% of global trade moves by sea – but accountability often disappears offshore. Flags of convenience, opaque ownership, and vast oceans allow forced labor and human trafficking to thrive on vessels far from public view.
Diversified funding is key for small nonprofits. Family foundations, venture philanthropists, and academic grants give space to experiment, innovate, and take calculated risks.
Global Reporting Centre shows why saying no can be as important as saying yes.
Global Reporting Centre shows why saying no can be as important as saying yes.
gijn.org
Growing a Small Nonprofit Can Be a Bit Like Adolescence — Painful, Difficult, Awkward
twp.ai
January 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Diversified funding is key for small nonprofits. Family foundations, venture philanthropists, and academic grants give space to experiment, innovate, and take calculated risks.
Global Reporting Centre shows why saying no can be as important as saying yes.
Global Reporting Centre shows why saying no can be as important as saying yes.
In 2025, journalists in the Middle East & North Africa exposed war crimes, human trafficking, and deadly aid mismanagement – from Gaza to Syria to Sudan – despite shrinking press freedoms and high personal risks.
gijn.org
Deadly Gaza Aid Sites, Damascus Dossier, Exploiting Sudanese Refugees: 2025’s Best Investigative Stories from the Middle East and North Africa
twp.ai
January 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM
In 2025, journalists in the Middle East & North Africa exposed war crimes, human trafficking, and deadly aid mismanagement – from Gaza to Syria to Sudan – despite shrinking press freedoms and high personal risks.
The submission deadline for the Digital Media Awards 2026 has been extended to Jan 23. Take the extra time to polish your digital project and give it the spotlight it deserves.
🔗 https://twp.ai/9PZ3y4
🔗 https://twp.ai/9PZ3y4
January 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM
The submission deadline for the Digital Media Awards 2026 has been extended to Jan 23. Take the extra time to polish your digital project and give it the spotlight it deserves.
🔗 https://twp.ai/9PZ3y4
🔗 https://twp.ai/9PZ3y4
Colleagues are invited to a Covering Climate Now one-hour webinar, “The Climate Story in 2026,” on Wednesday, Jan 14 at 12pm ET, exploring the biggest climate stories shaping the year ahead – from elections to energy and beyond.
RSVP: https://twp.ai/9PZ3vL
RSVP: https://twp.ai/9PZ3vL
January 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Colleagues are invited to a Covering Climate Now one-hour webinar, “The Climate Story in 2026,” on Wednesday, Jan 14 at 12pm ET, exploring the biggest climate stories shaping the year ahead – from elections to energy and beyond.
RSVP: https://twp.ai/9PZ3vL
RSVP: https://twp.ai/9PZ3vL
From human trafficking networks to politicized archaeology, India’s top investigative stories of 2025 revealed systemic neglect, corruption, and risks to public health. Courage and data-driven reporting made these investigations possible.
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Digital Scam Trails, Deadly Hospital Infections, Harrowing Immigration Journeys: 2025’s Best Investigative Stories from India
twp.ai
January 12, 2026 at 7:27 AM
From human trafficking networks to politicized archaeology, India’s top investigative stories of 2025 revealed systemic neglect, corruption, and risks to public health. Courage and data-driven reporting made these investigations possible.
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Learn to report on local climate impacts, extreme weather, human tolls, and social-first storytelling in Covering Climate Now's The Climate Newsroom.
Winter cohort starts late Jan – apply by Jan 16.
Winter cohort starts late Jan – apply by Jan 16.
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The Climate Newsroom Sign-up
twp.ai
January 12, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Learn to report on local climate impacts, extreme weather, human tolls, and social-first storytelling in Covering Climate Now's The Climate Newsroom.
Winter cohort starts late Jan – apply by Jan 16.
Winter cohort starts late Jan – apply by Jan 16.
In 2025, journalists in the Middle East & North Africa exposed war crimes, human trafficking, and deadly aid mismanagement – from Gaza to Syria to Sudan – despite shrinking press freedoms and high personal risks.
gijn.org
Deadly Gaza Aid Sites, Damascus Dossier, Exploiting Sudanese Refugees: 2025’s Best Investigative Stories from the Middle East and North Africa
twp.ai
January 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM
In 2025, journalists in the Middle East & North Africa exposed war crimes, human trafficking, and deadly aid mismanagement – from Gaza to Syria to Sudan – despite shrinking press freedoms and high personal risks.
Hobbyists, satellite imagery, and open-source tools are helping journalists uncover stories that matter.
Discover GIJN’s most inspiring investigative pieces of 2025.
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Discover GIJN’s most inspiring investigative pieces of 2025.
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GIJN’s 10 Must-Read Stories of 2025
twp.ai
January 11, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Hobbyists, satellite imagery, and open-source tools are helping journalists uncover stories that matter.
Discover GIJN’s most inspiring investigative pieces of 2025.
Full list:
Discover GIJN’s most inspiring investigative pieces of 2025.
Full list:
Growing a small nonprofit is a lot like adolescence: awkward, challenging, and full of growing pains.
The Global Reporting Centre has learned that sustainable growth isn’t about size – it’s about resources, focus, and staying true to mission.
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The Global Reporting Centre has learned that sustainable growth isn’t about size – it’s about resources, focus, and staying true to mission.
More:
gijn.org
Growing a Small Nonprofit Can Be a Bit Like Adolescence — Painful, Difficult, Awkward
twp.ai
January 11, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Growing a small nonprofit is a lot like adolescence: awkward, challenging, and full of growing pains.
The Global Reporting Centre has learned that sustainable growth isn’t about size – it’s about resources, focus, and staying true to mission.
More:
The Global Reporting Centre has learned that sustainable growth isn’t about size – it’s about resources, focus, and staying true to mission.
More:
Even the strongest investigative reporting needs sharp editing. At #AIJC2025, editors shared how refining pitches and fact-checking can turn complex stories into impactful journalism. 🔍✍️
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From the Pitch Stage to the Write Up, the Line Edit to Publication: How Editors Can Help Investigative Stories
twp.ai
January 10, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Even the strongest investigative reporting needs sharp editing. At #AIJC2025, editors shared how refining pitches and fact-checking can turn complex stories into impactful journalism. 🔍✍️
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Past Sigma Award winners have impressed with groundbreaking investigations, creative storytelling, and innovative use of data. All entries join a public database to inspire journalists worldwide.
Enter by Jan 11, 2026.
Enter by Jan 11, 2026.
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2026 Sigma Awards for Data Journalism Open for Entries
twp.ai
January 10, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Past Sigma Award winners have impressed with groundbreaking investigations, creative storytelling, and innovative use of data. All entries join a public database to inspire journalists worldwide.
Enter by Jan 11, 2026.
Enter by Jan 11, 2026.
In 2025, Indian investigative journalists exposed digital scams, illegal gold trade, and deadly hospital infections, often under shrinking press freedom. Young reporters and small teams are redefining accountability journalism.
🔗 Read more:
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gijn.org
Digital Scam Trails, Deadly Hospital Infections, Harrowing Immigration Journeys: 2025’s Best Investigative Stories from India
twp.ai
January 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM
In 2025, Indian investigative journalists exposed digital scams, illegal gold trade, and deadly hospital infections, often under shrinking press freedom. Young reporters and small teams are redefining accountability journalism.
🔗 Read more:
🔗 Read more:
Join @npcinstitute.bsky.social & OpenSecrets.org for a free webinar on covering the midterms with campaign finance data!
📅 Fri, Jan 16 | 12 PM ET
Learn to use OpenSecrets tools for local & regional reporting.
Register now:
📅 Fri, Jan 16 | 12 PM ET
Learn to use OpenSecrets tools for local & regional reporting.
Register now:
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Following the Money in Midterms - Resources for Local Journalists. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
twp.ai
January 10, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Join @npcinstitute.bsky.social & OpenSecrets.org for a free webinar on covering the midterms with campaign finance data!
📅 Fri, Jan 16 | 12 PM ET
Learn to use OpenSecrets tools for local & regional reporting.
Register now:
📅 Fri, Jan 16 | 12 PM ET
Learn to use OpenSecrets tools for local & regional reporting.
Register now:
From whistleblower tools to data journalism tips, GIJN’s 10 must-read stories of 2025 showcase innovation and resilience in global investigative reporting. 🌍
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January 9, 2026 at 9:31 PM
From whistleblower tools to data journalism tips, GIJN’s 10 must-read stories of 2025 showcase innovation and resilience in global investigative reporting. 🌍
Read more:
Read more:
From heatwaves to flooding and rising energy bills, climate change is affecting communities across the US. Join @coveringclimatenow.org's The Climate Newsroom, a free training program for local journalists & meteorologists.
Applications open until Jan 16.
Applications open until Jan 16.
January 9, 2026 at 6:31 PM
From heatwaves to flooding and rising energy bills, climate change is affecting communities across the US. Join @coveringclimatenow.org's The Climate Newsroom, a free training program for local journalists & meteorologists.
Applications open until Jan 16.
Applications open until Jan 16.
GIJN is now accepting submissions for the Sigma Awards, honoring the best global data journalism of 2025. Journalists from anywhere – solo, small teams, or large newsrooms – can enter.
Submit by Jan 11, 2026.
Submit by Jan 11, 2026.
gijn.org
2026 Sigma Awards for Data Journalism Open for Entries
twp.ai
January 9, 2026 at 7:03 AM
GIJN is now accepting submissions for the Sigma Awards, honoring the best global data journalism of 2025. Journalists from anywhere – solo, small teams, or large newsrooms – can enter.
Submit by Jan 11, 2026.
Submit by Jan 11, 2026.
📣 Last year, the Sigma Awards received 498 submissions from around the world – and we can’t wait to see what 2025 brings.
Submit your best data journalism by Jan 11, 2026.
Questions? Email sigmas@gijn.org
Apply:
Submit your best data journalism by Jan 11, 2026.
Questions? Email sigmas@gijn.org
Apply:
twp.ai
2026 Sigma Awards for Data Journalism Open for Entries
twp.ai
January 9, 2026 at 2:40 AM
📣 Last year, the Sigma Awards received 498 submissions from around the world – and we can’t wait to see what 2025 brings.
Submit your best data journalism by Jan 11, 2026.
Questions? Email sigmas@gijn.org
Apply:
Submit your best data journalism by Jan 11, 2026.
Questions? Email sigmas@gijn.org
Apply:
In a year where kleptocracy and attacks on independent media spiked, investigative reporters harnessed a mix of new databases and innovative tools to hold bad actors accountable.
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GIJN’s Top Investigative Tools of 2025
twp.ai
January 8, 2026 at 9:30 PM
In a year where kleptocracy and attacks on independent media spiked, investigative reporters harnessed a mix of new databases and innovative tools to hold bad actors accountable.
Journalists facing risks can join the RSF Fellowship Program to rest, recover, and learn safety strategies. Strengthen your skills and resilience in challenging conditions.
Deadline: Jan 15.
Deadline: Jan 15.
www.reporter-ohne-grenzen.de
Call for Applications
twp.ai
January 8, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Journalists facing risks can join the RSF Fellowship Program to rest, recover, and learn safety strategies. Strengthen your skills and resilience in challenging conditions.
Deadline: Jan 15.
Deadline: Jan 15.
From uncovering lethal migrant trafficking routes in Mexico, to mapping narco airstrips tied to murdered Indigenous leaders, to revealing Russia’s recruitment of young Egyptians, this year’s GSLA winners showed watchdog journalism at its best.
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Brave Investigations from Nigeria, Egypt, Peru, and Mexico Honored at GIJC25’s Global Shining Light Awards
twp.ai
January 8, 2026 at 7:10 AM
From uncovering lethal migrant trafficking routes in Mexico, to mapping narco airstrips tied to murdered Indigenous leaders, to revealing Russia’s recruitment of young Egyptians, this year’s GSLA winners showed watchdog journalism at its best.
A look back at #GIJC25!
+1,500 journalists from 135+ countries came together in Kuala Lumpur to share tools, skills & strategies amid rising threats to watchdog reporting.
🎥 Catch the energy: https://twp.ai/ImsQ29
🔗 Explore GIJN’s full coverage: https://twp.ai/E6DAq5
+1,500 journalists from 135+ countries came together in Kuala Lumpur to share tools, skills & strategies amid rising threats to watchdog reporting.
🎥 Catch the energy: https://twp.ai/ImsQ29
🔗 Explore GIJN’s full coverage: https://twp.ai/E6DAq5
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GIJC25 - Key Moments from Kuala Lumpur
twp.ai
January 8, 2026 at 2:46 AM
A look back at #GIJC25!
+1,500 journalists from 135+ countries came together in Kuala Lumpur to share tools, skills & strategies amid rising threats to watchdog reporting.
🎥 Catch the energy: https://twp.ai/ImsQ29
🔗 Explore GIJN’s full coverage: https://twp.ai/E6DAq5
+1,500 journalists from 135+ countries came together in Kuala Lumpur to share tools, skills & strategies amid rising threats to watchdog reporting.
🎥 Catch the energy: https://twp.ai/ImsQ29
🔗 Explore GIJN’s full coverage: https://twp.ai/E6DAq5
From disinformation and cyberfraud to election interference, Floodlight connects journalists reporting against all odds with global creators – turning verified investigations into stories that cross borders and inspire action.
Good news! They accept applications year-round:
Good news! They accept applications year-round:
www.floodlightproject.org
Floodlight | Fiction in the public interest
twp.ai
January 7, 2026 at 6:30 PM
From disinformation and cyberfraud to election interference, Floodlight connects journalists reporting against all odds with global creators – turning verified investigations into stories that cross borders and inspire action.
Good news! They accept applications year-round:
Good news! They accept applications year-round: