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The global hub for investigative journalism, sharing resources, stories, events, and jobs. Find #GIJN's regional feeds, here: http://gijn.org/follow-gijn/

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Global Investigative Journalism Network @gijn.org · Nov 21

💫 A list of current/former staff, contributors, fellow journalism orgs, and our members for easy following on Bluesky.

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Global Investigative Journalism Network @gijn.org · 3h

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Global Investigative Journalism Network @gijn.org · 10h

Sherry Lee, deputy CEO of Taiwan’s 報導者 The Reporter, will speak at #GIJC25 in Kuala Lumpur.

In the meantime, learn how she built one of Asia’s leading nonprofit newsrooms:

Advice from a Pioneer of Investigative Journalism in the Chinese-Speaking World

Global Investigative Journalism Network @gijn.org · 11h

🗳️ This October, GIJN members will elect three regional representatives and four at-large directors to its 15-member Board of Directors.

🔗 Meet the candidates and vote before Oct. 30:

2025 Candidates for GIJN’s Board of Directors

Global Investigative Journalism Network @gijn.org · 12h

From exposing labor abuse at sea to reshaping Taiwan’s media landscape, Sherry Lee of 報導者 The Reporter, has spent 25+ years redefining investigative journalism.

Hear from her at #GIJC25 in Kuala Lumpur.

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Advice from a Pioneer of Investigative Journalism in the Chinese-Speaking World

Global Investigative Journalism Network @gijn.org · 14h

#GIJC25

Soon 1,500+ journalists from 100+ countries will gather in KL for the world’s largest investigative journalism conference including...

Lulu Ning Hui, @dakekang.bsky.social, Aika Rey, Namini Wijedasa, Thin Lei Win, Sapariah Saturi, Hajira Maryam & Sam Schramski.

https://twp.ai/9PXMcl

Global Investigative Journalism Network @gijn.org · 15h

📸 Exhibition Alert: “A Brief Guide to Investigating War Crimes” by world-renowned photojournalist @ronhaviv.bsky.social in collaboration with GIJN.

🗓️ Oct. 17, 2025

Powerful imagery & stories highlighting investigative journalism, human rights and accountability. https://twp.ai/9PXNOA

Global Investigative Journalism Network @gijn.org · 16h

💫 NEW! “What truly sustains me is the feedback from our community… that sense of connection and impact is the fuel that keeps me going.”

— Sherry Lee, deputy CEO of Taiwan’s 報導者 The Reporter, in a new #AsiaFocus Q&A with @gijn.

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Advice from a Pioneer of Investigative Journalism in the Chinese-Speaking World

Global Investigative Journalism Network @gijn.org · 19h

📢 Grant Opportunity for Investigative Journalists

Stringer Journalism is offering support for investigative reporting.

🗓️ Deadline: Dec. 31, 2025
Apply here: https://twp.ai/9PXNRS

Global Investigative Journalism Network @gijn.org · 21h

The @europeanpressprize.bsky.social 2026 is now open! Submit your best work produced between Dec 1, 2024, and Dec 31, 2025.

📅 Deadline: Dec 14, 2025
📄 Categories: Distinguished Reporting, Innovation, Investigative Reporting, Public Discourse, Migration Journalism
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www.europeanpressprize.com

Before you enter - European Press Prize

Global Investigative Journalism Network @gijn.org · 23h

🌎 Beat Academy: Tracking Climate Change Rollbacks

This free @poynterinstitute.bsky.social webinar helps journalists track federal climate policy rollbacks and their local impacts.

🕐 Live: Oct. 16, 1 PM ET
🔗 Register:

www.poynter.org

Beat Academy: Tracking climate change rollbacks - Poynter

Global Investigative Journalism Network @gijn.org · 1d

🌪️ Extreme weather is the new normal. Are you ready to cover it?

Apply for The Climate Newsroom, a free training from @coveringclimatenow.org.

🗓️ Starts the week of Oct 20.
📝 Apply by Oct 17.
👉

coveringclimatenow.org

The Climate Newsroom — Covering Climate Now

Global Investigative Journalism Network @gijn.org · 1d

Check out Algorithmic Literacy for Journalists (ALFJ) for practical tools to help newsrooms unpack algorithmic power.

👉 https://twp.ai/ImrkMy

Then dive into GIJN’s Guide to Investigating Social Media Algorithms for hands-on techniques.

👉 https://twp.ai/E6CVAu

Global Investigative Journalism Network @gijn.org · 1d

🔍 Here’s your roadmap for navigating China’s opaque data landscape.

This GIJN guide breaks down essential info sources & hands-on tools for probing Chinese companies – and shows you how to work around language, censorship & access barriers.

Read more:

Open Source Guide to Investigating Chinese Companies

Global Investigative Journalism Network @gijn.org · 1d

💫 NEW! A practical guide to investigating Chinese companies.

This resource introduces key info sources, tools, and methods for accessing hard-to-find data – from business registries to overseas filings.

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Open Source Guide to Investigating Chinese Companies

Global Investigative Journalism Network @gijn.org · 1d

💼 Looking for your next investigative journalism opportunity or #journalismjob?

GIJN curates the latest global jobs, fellowships, and internships to help you grow your career in watchdog reporting.

✨ Explore the opportunities here: https://twp.ai/9PX5Ie

Global Investigative Journalism Network @gijn.org · 1d

🕵️‍♀️ Investigative reporting meets AI.

Learn to process big data, cross-check sources & boost reporting in the free Knight Center course, "Google AI Tools for Journalists" (Oct 20–Nov 16).

Register: https://twp.ai/9PXILA

Global Investigative Journalism Network @gijn.org · 1d

Investigative journalist @dogueroglu.com, who has covered topics from ISIS to troll armies, talks to GIJN about his novel reporting methods and keeping investigative journalism alive in Turkey.

‘Obsession Is What Investigative Journalism Is Really About’: 10 Questions with Doğu Eroğlu

Global Investigative Journalism Network @gijn.org · 1d

🩺 A cross-border investigation by journalists in 50 countries exposed 100+ doctors who lost their licenses – some for sexual abuse – yet continue to practice abroad. The EU alert system meant to stop this often fails.

Read @occrp.org’s #BadPractice👇

Doctor Has the Right to Practice in Romania — Despite Allegedly Sexually Abusing British Patients

Global Investigative Journalism Network @gijn.org · 1d

Join WAN-IFRA for the 77th World News Media Congress in Marseille, France – where innovation meets Mediterranean charm.

📅 June 1–3, 2026
🏛️ Palais du Pharo, Marseille

Register now: https://twp.ai/9PXFxQ

Global Investigative Journalism Network @gijn.org · 2d

🚨 Reminder: Join GIJN’s 75-min Burnout Prevention Workshop with trainer Kim Brice.

🗓 Oct 16 | 9:30 ET.

Learn to spot burnout, manage stress & build resilience.

🔗 Register via short form & Zoom link: https://twp.ai/9PXIIw

Global Investigative Journalism Network @gijn.org · 2d

🔍 In some of the world’s toughest environments, Asia’s data journalists are finding new ways to keep the truth visible – even when data is scarce or censored.

Meet @indiaspend.com, @kontinentalist.bsky.social & Punch Up in GIJN’s #AsiaFocus series:

Data Journalism in Asia: Rethinking the Relationships Between Newsrooms, Communities, and Evidence

Global Investigative Journalism Network @gijn.org · 2d

🌍 Connect with GIJN on Bluesky!

Follow our channels for investigative journalism resources and stories around the world in...

• English: bsky.app/profile/gij...
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Global Investigative Journalism Network (@gijn.org)

The global hub for investigative journalism, sharing resources, stories, events, and jobs. Find #GIJN's regional feeds, here: http://gijn.org/follow-gijn/

Global Investigative Journalism Network @gijn.org · 2d

One of Nepal’s most influential journalistic voices @kundadixit.bsky.social is a reporter, editor, author & mentor who has not only chronicled events, but also nurtured and guided journalists in Nepal and beyond.

Here he speaks to GIJN on his career's highs & lows:

‘Impact is Often Subliminal’: A Nepali Journalism Veteran on the Highs — and Lows — of His Reporting Career

Global Investigative Journalism Network @gijn.org · 2d

Interested in joining the world of investigative journalism?

GIJN's guide, "Introduction to Investigative Journalism," features advice on fact checking, digital security tips, interview techniques, and guidelines for editors.

Guide: Introduction to Investigative Journalism

Global Investigative Journalism Network @gijn.org · 3d

💣 The arms trade is big business — but when those weapons are used in war crimes, who’s accountable?

GIJN’s latest Investigating War Crimes chapter helps reporters dig into deals, follow the money, and uncover complicity.

📄 Find the details here 👇

Investigating War Crimes: Arms Trade