Global Investigative Journalism Network

@gijn

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 · 20 h

💫 NEW! In West Africa, investigative journalists are pushing back against threats to press freedom and fighting for accountability — often at great personal risk. Read how they’re holding power to account: twp.ai/4ipd6s

gijn's tweet card. For almost 30 years, the Media Foundation for West Africa has supported watchdog journalism and press freedom in both democratic and authoritarian states across the region.

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Global Investigative Journalism Network@gijn · 46 m

🗳️ Want to deepen your reporting on global democracy? @GlobalPress has launched a free Shifting Democracies Certificate — a self-paced course for journalists covering political change worldwide. Enroll here: twp.ai/4ipY8V

gijn's tweet image. 🗳️ Want to deepen your reporting on global democracy?

@GlobalPress has launched a free Shifting Democracies Certificate — a self-paced course for journalists covering political change worldwide.

Enroll here: twp.ai/4ipY8V

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Global Investigative Journalism Network@gijn · 3 h

Did you know⁉️ GIJN has created a reporting guide for journalists worldwide so they can research and produce compelling stories on how countries and companies seek to exert influence abroad. More: twp.ai/4ipYnz

gijn's tweet card. GIJN has created a reporting guide for journalists worldwide so they can research and produce compelling stories on how countries and companies seek to exert influence abroad.

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Global Investigative Journalism Network@gijn · 8 h

📝 Freelance investigative journalists: @IRE_NICAR’s Freelance Fellowship offers up to $4,000 to support your next big story. Apply by Sept 29! Details: twp.ai/4ipYmK

gijn's tweet card. IRE Freelance Fellowships provide cash awards to assist independent journalists with investigative projects.

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Global Investigative Journalism Network@gijn · 13 h

🎥 Filmmakers: Have a story from the Amazon? The @onewm & @MongabayOrg Amazon Film Grant supports new short docs highlighting environmental & Indigenous issues across the Amazon Basin. 🌿 For storytellers based in or reporting on the Amazon region. 👉 twp.ai/4io6tM

gijn's tweet image. 🎥 Filmmakers: Have a story from the Amazon?

The @onewm &amp; @MongabayOrg Amazon Film Grant supports new short docs highlighting environmental &amp; Indigenous issues across the Amazon Basin.

🌿 For storytellers based in or reporting on the Amazon region.
👉 twp.ai/4io6tM

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Global Investigative Journalism Network@gijn · 14 h

📰 In West Africa, journalists are risking arrest, censorship, and violence to uncover the truth. Here's how they're defending press freedom and fighting for accountability: twp.ai/4ipd6x

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Global Investigative Journalism Network@gijn · 16 h

The oil and gas industry is complex and notoriously opaque. But with new tools, it’s become easier for investigators to dig into this field. Here, the @acdatacollectiv and Data Desk share their commonly used resources. twp.ai/4ipYnW

gijn's tweet card. The oil and gas industry is complex and notoriously opaque. But with new tools, it's become easier for investigators to dig into this field.

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Global Investigative Journalism Network@gijn · 18 h

🛡️ Despite rising threats and shrinking press freedom, investigative journalists in West Africa are standing strong to expose corruption and demand accountability. Read their stories: twp.ai/4ipd6t

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Global Investigative Journalism Network@gijn · 19 h

🚨 Job Alert: GIJN is seeking a Program Director with strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a passion for journalism. Help lead a global nonprofit at the forefront of investigative reporting. 🔗 twp.ai/4ipYno

gijn's tweet card. The Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) is looking for a Program Director to plan, lead, develop, and implement cutting-edge programs to foster the practice of investigative journalism...

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Global Investigative Journalism Network@gijn · 23 h

🗓 Mark your calendars: #IPIWoCo25 is coming to Vienna, Oct 22–25! Join journalists, editors & media leaders from around the world at @globalfreemedia’s World Congress: Defending the Future of Free Media. 🎟️ Register now: twp.ai/4ipYnE

gijn's tweet image. 🗓 Mark your calendars: #IPIWoCo25 is coming to Vienna, Oct 22–25!

Join journalists, editors &amp; media leaders from around the world at @globalfreemedia’s World Congress: Defending the Future of Free Media.

🎟️ Register now: twp.ai/4ipYnE

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Global Investigative Journalism Network@gijn · Jul 22

📉 Institutional journalism might be losing ground. The 2025 @risj_oxford Digital News Report shows audiences flocking to social media, YouTubers, TikTokers & podcasters — accelerating the shift away from traditional news sources. More findings: twp.ai/4ipYnw

gijn's tweet card. This year's survey finds an accelerating shift towards social media and video platforms, further diminishing the influence of ‘institutional journalism.'

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Global Investigative Journalism Network@gijn · Jul 22

New from GIJN: A comprehensive guide to investigating land conflicts in South Asia, covering causes, key actors, and critical resources like water and forests. Explore the guide: twp.ai/4ipYl9

gijn's tweet image. New from GIJN: A comprehensive guide to investigating land conflicts in South Asia, covering causes, key actors, and critical resources like water and forests.

Explore the guide: twp.ai/4ipYl9

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Global Investigative Journalism Network@gijn · Jul 22

Register now for #GIJC25! GIJN & @malaysiakini invite the world’s investigative journalists to Kuala Lumpur for the 2025 Global Investigative Journalism Conference: twp.ai/9PUpPJ Also, sign up for pre-conference events + grab exclusive merch: twp.ai/4ipaDF

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Global Investigative Journalism Network@gijn · Jul 21

Last year, a seven month-long collaborative investigation exposed systemic and lethal abuses involved with the growing use of cargo trucks to transport migrants and asylum seekers through Mexico. Go behind-the-scenes: twp.ai/4ipes5

gijn's tweet card. Tips from four reporters who took part in a seven month-long collaborative investigation into the growing use of cargo trucks to transport migrants and asylum seekers through Mexico.

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Global Investigative Journalism Network@gijn · Jul 21

🚀 Check out VizDex, a curated library of personal and independent blogs and newsletters dedicated to data visualization — created by @DataVizSociety Nightingale's managing editor, Will Careri. Explore here: twp.ai/4ipZnk

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Global Investigative Journalism Network@gijn · Jul 21

💫 NEW! A 7-month cross-border investigation reveals how smugglers move migrants through Mexico — often with deadly consequences. Four reporters share how they exposed this growing and dangerous trend: twp.ai/4ipepQ

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Global Investigative Journalism Network@gijn · Jul 21

The @IWMF has announced the winners of the 2025 Courage in Journalism Awards, honoring journalists who demonstrate extraordinary bravery and commitment to truth. Learn more: twp.ai/4ipYl3

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Global Investigative Journalism Network@gijn · Jul 21

Stay ahead in investigative journalism with GIJN's free, fortnightly newsletter! Get timely updates on reporting trends, funding opportunities, press freedom, and expert tips — delivered in multiple languages to journalists worldwide. Subscribe now: twp.ai/4ipYoI

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Global Investigative Journalism Network@gijn · Jul 21

Are you ready for #GIJC25? Join us for an exciting Pre-Conference Day in Kuala Lumpur this November — a great chance to network, learn, and gear up before the main conference. 🔗 Details: twp.ai/4ipYlS

gijn's tweet image. Are you ready for #GIJC25?

Join us for an exciting Pre-Conference Day in Kuala Lumpur this November — a great chance to network, learn, and gear up before the main conference.

🔗 Details: twp.ai/4ipYlS

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Global Investigative Journalism Network@gijn · Jul 21

🤖 New to reporting on AI? The @PulitzerCenter is hosting a free Introduction to Reporting on AI webinar — in Mandarin — on July 30. Register here: twp.ai/4ipYlz

gijn's tweet image. 🤖 New to reporting on AI? The @PulitzerCenter is hosting a free Introduction to Reporting on AI webinar — in Mandarin — on July 30.

Register here: twp.ai/4ipYlz

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