As part of GIJN's 10 Questions series, today we talk with Der Spiegel's Anna Behrend, a self-taught data journalist who has found in investigative reporting and data-driven visualization a way to combine her academic background in science with her creative interests.
https://twp.ai/E6GTCM
There’s a database that’s a key to much of the other data from the US Environmental Protection Agency. And environmental journalists who want to fortify their investigative skills will do well to learn how to use it.
From SEJournal's Reporters' Toolbox.
https://twp.ai/E6GWnU
For #InternationalWomensDay, GIJN looks at three investigations focused on women: how NDAs are used to silence domestic abuse victims in Germany, how easy access to guns is linked to femicide in Brazil, and the troubling rise of a real-world misogyny enclave in Spain.
https://twp.ai/E6GKek
For Ukraine’s investigative journalists, the fourth year of full-scale war has been the grimmest yet. From our partners at OCCRP, read how intrepid reporters there persevere despite brutal cold, power outages, and deadly risks from Russia's relentless attacks on civilians.
https://twp.ai/E6GIXB
REMINDER: Today is the last day to apply for GIJN and iMEdD's second round of Introduction to Investigative Journalism training courses. These new cohorts will be 10 weeks each, held later this spring and this fall.
Apply now at the link below ⬇️
https://twp.ai/E6GKfO
In recognition of #InternationalWomensDay this Sunday, GIJN looked at three women-focused investigations across the world: domestic abuse by pro football players in Germany, guns and femicide in Brazil, & the rise of a real-world, misogynistic 'manosphere' in Spain.
https://twp.ai/E6GLHk
Reminder: Tomorrow, March 6, is the last day to apply for the next two cohorts of GIJN and iMEdD's Introduction to Investigative Journalism training.
Applicants can be new to investigative reporting but should have five or more years of journalism experience.
https://twp.ai/E6GNfM
This fourth winter of war has been the hardest yet for the Ukrainian press. Brutal cold, constant power outages, and a deadly barrage of Russian drone attacks on civilian areas have made journalism supremely challenging. But these courageous reporters still persevere.
https://twp.ai/E6GNaD
Mediator, manager, and motivator: The emerging role of investigative coordinator defies a singular job specification, but is frequently described as a lynchpin in investigations — and the more moving parts, partners, and countries, the more vital the role.
https://twp.ai/E6G8Mz
The 2026 Sigma Awards shortlist is out!
Take a look at all the 31 finalists, who hail from 23 different countries and territories around the world.
https://twp.ai/E6GAYw
When confronted with a trove of disturbing photos gathered from the former Assad regime in Syria, a reporting team had to figure out a method to analyze the images while limiting exposure to the traumatic materials.
Originally published at the Data and Research Center
https://twp.ai/E6GBDB
GIJN is excited to announce the 2026 Sigma Awards shortlist
A diverse panel of jurors chose a total of 31 outstanding data journalism projects and portfolios — 26 of the former, five of the latter — as finalists. This group hails from 23 different countries & territories.
https://twp.ai/E6GDpV
Reporting on the ground in Iran is incredibly difficult and sometimes presents deadly risks.
Learn how the BBC Verify team uses open source tools to remotely confirm or debunk social media images, so it can accurately report on protests & other events inside the country.
https://twp.ai/E6G04H
In GIJN's latest Top 10 in Data Journalism, we look at stories about the four-year anniversary of Russia's war on Ukraine, an investigation into Sudanese child soldiers on TikTok, the lack of water treatment inside India, & an analysis of Jeffrey Epstein's vast email network.
https://twp.ai/E6G3LG
Investigative collaboration helps distribute risk when exposing wrongdoing carries personal and professional risk, while it also provides more resources to verify complex transnational data & narratives.
Learn more best practices from this #GIJC25 panel of veteran reporters.
https://twp.ai/E6G6Aw
The world’s eyes have been on Venezuela since the US military raids and capture of President Nicolas Maduro. GIJN spoke with three leading, award-winning investigative journalists from there about safety tips and resources for reporting from inside & outside the country.
https://twp.ai/E6GxyV
GIJN and iMEdD’s educational pillar, Ideas Zone, are coming together again to offer a unique, 10-week program designed specifically for journalists and reporters with little or no experience in investigative journalism.
APPLY NOW! Deadline is March 6.
https://twp.ai/NTbUAk
Investigators from Transparency International explain how they went undercover to expose a sanctioned crypto exchange in Russia that had resurrected itself under a new name and continued to attract new clients and move illicit money across borders
https://twp.ai/NTbU50
One of our most popular posts every year — our round-up of the most interesting and engaging recent podcasts from around the world. This time we showcase standout audio investigations from Syria, Germany, Bangladesh, Turkey, El Salvador, Canada, the US, and UK.
https://twp.ai/NTbViB
📚 GIJN & iMEdD are back with the 2nd Intro to Investigative Journalism course!
🛠️ 10 hands-on online sessions + mentorship
👩💻 For journalists with little or no investigative experience
💸 Free | 20 spots per cohort
👉 Apply by March 6:
From anonymous bylines to cross-border publication, Pakistani journalists show how collaboration and preparation help protect accountability reporting in restrictive environments worldwide.
Here's how:
One of India’s most renowned investigative journalists, Ritu Sarin has reported and edited stories digging into security, corruption and money laundering.
Here's how:
From cancelled US science grants to Iran’s covert fuel shipments, from AI-driven nuclear power in Japan to mapping Antarctica beneath the ice – GIJN's recent Top 10 in Data Journalism spans accountability, climate, conflict, and technology worldwide.
Independent investigative journalism in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus is not just informative – it’s essential. In 2025, reporters uncovered corruption, disinformation, and human rights abuses despite mounting threats to press freedom.
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In 2025, journalists across Africa have courageously reported on illegal activities – and their impact – long after they’ve occurred, and despite attempts to bury this information.
Read more:
In Pakistan, investigative reporters reduce risk by changing how stories are built: document-driven reporting, limited bylines, team workflows, and careful timing. Here, method can be just as important as the findings.
Learn more:
At #GIJC25, panelists explored how Palestinian journalists and civilians documented alleged war crimes in Gaza under extreme risk, using local reporting, open-source analysis and forensic reconstruction.
Read more:
🔍 Follow the money.
🕵️ Track assets across borders.
🏢 Uncover hidden ownership.
The Next-IJ Cross-Border Investigative Training, delivered by @occrp.org & Transcrime, focuses on real-world investigative tools, data analysis, and ethical reporting.
Apply by March 13: https://twp.ai/9PadQc
