We are proud to announce that ARIJ Director General, @rdamen.bsky.social, has been elected for the @gfmd.info steering committee. Rawan Damen joins 16 other members in the committee, 13 of whom are women. More details ⬇️ gfmd.info/steering-com...

Our journalists are dying. Help us stop this. #PressFreedom #JournalismIsNotaCrime

التجويع الإسرائيلي يقتل #غزة Israeli starvation is killing #Gaza

‘My parents got me out of Soviet Russia at the right time. Should my family now leave the US?’

Former Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, now a coach for Brazil’s national team, was sentenced to a one-year suspended prison term and more than $450K fine for tax fraud. He appeared in ICIJ’s #PandoraPapers. www.icij.org/investigatio...

Justin Timberlake concert scheduled for next week in the Georgian capital, Tbilisi, has prompted local backlash in the form of an online petition calling for the American pop artist to condemn what it describes as a “dark authoritarian turn” in the country. www.occrp.org/en/news/fans...

🚨📣 My latest investigation has reached the EU Parliament. European-trained military/police dogs are being exported and used by the Israeli army against Palestinian civilians. @arijnetwork.bsky.social @binvestigations.bsky.social #HumanRights www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/docume...

Thanks @gfmd.info members for the trust 🌷🙏

📣 ARIJ Director General @rdamen.bsky.social will speak at “Connected & Protected: Community Responses to Digital Harms in Jordan”. 🗓️17 July 📍Fairmont Amman | 🕐 12:30–15:30 The event brings together voices from media, tech, gov & civil society to explore how tech can empower—not harm—communities.

⭕️ This week, ARIJ Board of Directors meeting convened in Copenhagen to review strategic priorities for the second half of 2025. The discussions focused on navigating funding cuts & regional political turbulence, investigative reports, fact-checking, and AI at ARIJ.

🏆 @oneworldmedia.bsky.social announced that ARIJ has won the 2025 Press Freedom Award at the ceremony held on the evening of Wednesday, June 25, in London, UK. This award is presented to an independent media organization based in the Global South that uses journalism to spotlight pressing issues.

For over 20 years, ARIJ has been more than a hub for investigative journalism — it’s a network of strong professional ties extending beyond the newsroom. These testimonials remind us that real change happens through collaboration with those who share our commitment to responsibility and accuracy.

🏆 Proud Moment for ARIJ🏆 We are thrilled to announce that we have won the Press Freedom Award from @oneworldmedia.bsky.social This prestigious award honors an independent media organisation based in the Global South that uses journalism to spotlight pressing issues.

@rdamen.bsky.social , ARIJ Director General, after announcing that ARIJ won the Press Freedom Award by @oneworldmedia.bsky.social . This award is presented to an independent media organization based in the Global South that uses journalism to spotlight pressing issues. #OWMAwards2025

هناك أمل.. ‏الليلة فرنا في أريج بجائزة حرية الصحافة المرموقة ⁦‪في لندن، من بين جميع المؤسسات الإعلامية المستقلة في جنوب العالم. ‏هناك أمل.. ‏الليلة وانا اسير في شوارع ريكيافيك في ايسلند، أجد من لا ينسى صحفيي ⁧‫#غزة‬⁩ و ⁧‫#فلسطين‬⁩ ‏⁧‫#هناك_أمل‬⁩ @oneworldmedia.bsky.social

So proud of all ARIJeans & ARIJ Team 👏🎉

نحن اليوم كما كنا بالأمس وكما سنكون غدا… لكن السباق مع الزمن أصبح أكثر صعوبة وأكثر إيلاما.

Gaza bleeding. Beirut grieving. Till when can our hearts carry this much sorrow? #Gaza #Beirut 💔

ARIJ has joined 130+ global press freedom & media organizations in signing a letter coordinated by @pressfreedom.bsky.social & @rsf-interfr.bsky.social urging unrestricted access for international journalists to #Gaza & calling to protect all journalists reporting from Gaza⬇️ cpj.org/2025/06/cpj-...

On #WorldPressFreedomDay, we remember Shireen Abu Akleh, who was killed 3 years ago. Her killer remains free without accountability. In honor of her memory, we are proud to announce the selection of Palestinian journalist Zarifa Hassan from Gaza for the third edition of this fellowship. #WPFD2025

We have just opened submissions to the ARIJ awards for Arab investigative reporting, and we are pleased to announce our jury for this year Submission to the awards is open until 31 August 2025. Here is a quick look at our jury members ⬇️

🤝🏻We're proud of the ongoing collaboration & the MOU signed between us and the Applied Science Private University (ASU) in Jordan, aimed at strengthening partnership, networking, and promoting a culture of investigative journalism, as well as teaching ARIJ’s investigative journalism curriculum.

How can an investigative project on the war in #Gaza be transformed into an art exhibition that portrays the stories of journalists? This is what the UNPRESS exhibition accomplished at ARIJ's 17th Annual Forum, showcasing the #GazaProject through artistic sculptures & artwork. youtu.be/yYSw5fW5fWQ#Gaza

In all these types of crimes, command responsibility is when the leadership is aware of the crimes committed and fails to carry out accountability or punish those responsible.

◆︎ Genocide: The intent to destroy a group of people based on ethnic, religious, or national identity. ◆︎ Crimes against humanity: Systematic attacks against civilian populations. ◆︎ War crimes: Armed conflicts resulting in the killing of civilians and military personnel.

⭕️ In the webinar "Introduction to International Criminal Justice," Thierry Cruvellier, Editor-in-Chief of Justice Info, focused on the differences between genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes.🧵

Happening now | ARIJ reveals how Israel is systematically targeting Palestinian journalists in #Gaza. Investigations that demand attention.

Covering war crimes or international justice issues? This webinar will give you the tools & legal clarity you need. 📌Genocide vs. war crimes vs. crimes against humanity–explained 📌How tribunals work 📌How to report complex cases clearly & responsibly 📅May 6 | 🕗20:00 (GMT+3) arij.me/Criminal-Justice

📣 This is your chance to support our work! In today’s world, investigative journalism faces shrinking funding and rising threats. We just launched our donation campaign — and your support matters more than ever. Donate today 👉🏽 arij.net/support-us/ #WorldPressFreedomDay #WPFD2025

🤖 On May 3, the world celebrates #WorldPressFreedomDay. This year, the theme is Reporting in the Brave New World – The Impact of AI on Press Freedom. Based on our work & experience in using AI, we have updated our AI strategy. Check the latest updates in Arabic ➡️ arij.net/ai/playbook/arij-st...

Got an idea for #ARIJ25? Let’s hear it! We’re building the agenda for ARIJ’s 18th Annual Forum, and your input matters. 🎤 Suggest a session, lead a workshop, or highlight a key topic. 🌐 Registration is open 👉 arij25.arij.net/en.html

April 30 sessions 📌Closing Event – Gaza: Reporting Against All Odds ⏰ 19:00 📍Friche de la Belle de Mai @rdamen.bsky.social @sajamortada.bsky.social

April 29 sessions 📌AI & Journalism: Mediterranean Media’s Shared Challenge ⏰ 11:00 📍Palais du Pharo - Auditorium 📌How to Protect Yourself Against Fake News ⏰ 14:00 📍Palais du Pharo - Room 120 📌Promoting Investigative Journalism in Africa and the MENA Region ⏰ 17:00 📍Palais du Pharo - Room 120

Marseille, here we go! See you today at the 2025 Mediterranean Agora for Journalism We are proud to be partnering and participating in several important events this year. ARIJ’s Director General, Rawan Damen, and AFCN’s Manager, Saja Mortada, will be moderating/speaking in the following sessions ⤵️

Now | @Mortada Saja on “how to protect yourself against fake news?” in Marseilles.

في مرسيليا | مديرة الشبكة سجى مرتضى @sajamortada.bsky.social تدير ندوة حول الذكاء الاصطناعي والصحافة في كلا طرفي البحر المتوسط

Thanks LesAssises for organizing with @mediagfmd.bsky.social @tomlawmedia.bsky.social an honest fruitful meeting. Our director general @rdamen.bsky.social & our AFCNet manager @sajamortada.bsky.social presented ARIJ’s crises management priorities.

If you are at LesAssises in Marseille I am moderating a session today afternoon: 📌 Promoting Investigative Journalism in Africa and the MENA Region 📅 April 29 | 17:00 📍 Palais du Pharo - Room 120

Remembering the 211 journalists killed in Gaza since October 2023 and calling for justice at #ijf25

1️⃣ Decentralising Media Support for the World's Majority www.youtube.com/live/pUrN5bO... @rdamen.bsky.social

Goodbye, #Perugia. You never fail to inspire. Until we meet again—Italy, you’ll always hold a piece of my heart. #IJF25

In these incredibly tough political and financial times, sharing hard-earned lessons, bold ways to fight back, and thinking beyond the usual paths is more vital than ever. Grateful for the honest talks—and the smiles that keep me going. #IJF25

Friday April 11 at 16:00 Perugia time | How Israel is targeting Palestinian journalists? Top-notch investigations in 5 languages: Arabic, English, French, German & Hebrew. #GazaProject: collaborative investigations without access", at: Teatro della Sapienza. #IJF25

❝At @fullfact.org, we don’t use AI to do fact-checking. We use it to ✅ Help identify the most important things to fact-check each day ✅ Find repeats of things we have previously checked ✅ Help speed up the process of fact-checking❞ @mrdudders.bsky.social, Head of AI at @fullfact.org, at the #IJF25

❝We can say that technology shapes the infrastructure of journalism. This means that you have a few private companies with immense power, & these companies are aligned with specific political agendas.❞ Alexandra Buccianti, Principal of Global Programmes at @luminategroup.bsky.social, at the #IJF25

❝A growing concern is the appropriation of trade secrets. In that case, tech companies could argue you are using their copyright & intellectual property, so it is a discussion of protecting commercial secrets rather than human rights❞ @mediadefence.bsky.social CEO @cegaio.bsky.social, at #IJF25

Perugia feels like a group therapy this year — a space to reflect, recharge, and remember we're not alone in this fight. Grateful for every honest conversation and shared purpose. #IJF25

🎙️“We believe not only in building regional networks but also in creating regional solutions to local & national challenges" ARIJ Director General @rdamen.bsky.social from #IJF25 session “Decentralising media support for the world's majority”

🎙️ “Cross-regional collaboration is at the heart of our work. With journalists in places like #Gaza and #Lebanon under systematic targeting, and with journalism itself under attack, it’s clear we need new, bold models to stand our ground.” ARIJ Director General @rdamen.bsky.social from #ijf25

🇮🇹 Hello from #Perugia! The ARIJ team is attending the #IJF25. Here are our sessions in the next two days ⬇️ @rdamen.bsky.social @frederikobermaier.com