ARIJ's #AI_بالعربي TOT program, supported by Google News Initiative, added a lot to 26 trainees from the Arab world before they set off to conduct in-person training in their countries on the basics of #AI, its tools & ethics. We share with you some of what the trainees said about the experience

The #GazaProject wins the 2025 IJ4EU Impact Award, Europe’s annual prize celebrating impactful collaborative journalism. The Gaza Project competed alongside 9 other investigations in a pool of eligible nominations, reflecting the power of cross-border collaboration in European watchdog journalism.

#ARIJImpact After the publication of ARIJ’s investigative report ‘Deadly Deliveries', Iraqi prime minister met with journalist Hassan Al-Shanoun, along with a group of delivery drivers,, and directed the adoption of a set of regulatory and legislative measures. en.arij.net/impact/deadly-de...

We’re proud that Hoda Osman, executive editor at ARIJ, has been selected as a jury member for the 2025 DIG Awards. Osman will also speak at the panel “Silencing Gaza” alongside Manisha Ganguly, Donatella Della Ratta, Sylke Gruhnwald, Mohammed Abed & Jonathan Dagher dig-awards.org/eng/events/ta...

🇱🇧 In collaboration with the #ICRC, ARIJ's AFCN trained 12 journalists from 10 media organizations in #Beirut on: ✅ Pre- & post-publication fact-checking methodology 🛠️ Fact-checking tools 💬The training, led by fact-checker Jamil Saleh, included interactive exercises and discussions!

🌐ARIJ’s AFCN held its 3rd regional meeting of 2025, bringing together 50+ fact-checkers from 23 organizations across 13 Arab countries. The meeting tackled mechanisms for selecting claims & updating fact-checking methodologies, & included recommendations to improve the quality of fact-checking work.

We wrapped up #JournalismAI Discovery course in Arabic with an interactive session with @sajamortada.bsky.social, ARIJ's AFCN manager, who answered participants’ questions. The Arabic version is a collaboration between ARIJ & @polislse.bsky.social, with the support of the Google News Initiative.

Following #Morocco,#Egypt & #Syria, ARIJ at the National Syndicate of Tunisian Journalists ARIJ’s Director General, @rdamen.bsky.social engaged with Tunisian media outlets & fact-checking organizations in a session titled "From #Tunisia to the World: Cross-Border Investigative Journalism with ARIJ"

I spoke w/ Frederik Obermaier & Hoda Osman about the legal implications of the sniper killings in Gaza, as revealed by the investigative work of @arijnetwork.bsky.social, @spiegel.de, @papertrailmedia.de, @zdfde.bsky.social, @theguardian.com, @tijd.be shorturl.at/BEY8Y Arabic & German versions👇

❝Targeting individuals who are not participating directly in hostilities or serving in a combat function within an organized armed group would be a violation of international humanitarian law❞ Intl law expert @tomdannenbaum.bsky.social after reviewing videos from #GazaSniper investigation Details⬇️

‼️ BREAKING: It is one of the most serious accusations that can be made against a soldier: Daniel G. from Munich is alleged to have shot civilians in Gaza, which would be a war crime. #GazaSniper with @spiegel.de, @zdfde.bsky.social, @theguardian.com, @arijnetwork.bsky.social, @tijd.be 🧵

I spoke with Frederik Obermaier for @spiegel.de about the legal implications of the months-long investigative report (w/ @papertrailmedia.de, @zdfdet.bsky.social, @theguardian.com, @arijnetwork.bsky.social, @tijd.be) into a series of sniper killings in Gaza. (English version forthcoming)

🌍Proud to share that The #GazaProject is shortlisted for the 2025 IJ4EU Impact Award, alongside 9 other investigations! This year’s nominations reflect the power of cross-border collaboration in European watchdog journalism, with 36 submissions from 58 countries. 👉 en.arij.net/impact/gaza-proj...

This week, @gijn.org announced the lineup of its speakers at the GIJC conference, taking place in Malaysia, 20-24 November. Our Executive Editor, Hoda Osman, will be speaking at the conference about building cross-border collaborations to track war crimes. #GIJC25

De Volkskrant, the largest newspaper in the #Netherlands, dedicated its first four pages to publishing the photographs of all Palestinian journalists killed in #Gaza.

ARIJ joins hundreds of media outlets in 50+ countries in solidarity with Palestinian journalists in #Gaza alongside @rsf.org & @avaaz.org ⛔We demand protection for Palestinian journalists, independent press access & safe evacuation for those at risk. rsf.org/en/rsf-and-a... @ifjglobal.bsky.social

🤝🏻 We're proud of the ongoing collaboration & the MOU signed between us and the University of Kordofan in #Sudan to promote a culture of investigative journalism. The University of Kordofan was founded in 1990 and is recognized as one of the top universities in Sudan.

In light of the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in #Gaza, members of the Media Freedom Coalition, urge Israel to allow immediate independent foreign media access and afford protection for journalists operating in Gaza.   Read the full statement here ⬇️ mediafreedomcoalition.org/joint-statem...

#UK among 27 countries to demand press given immediate access to #Gaza #Germany, #Australia and #Ukraine also sign statement calling on Israel to end block on international media access. Read more ➡️ www.theguardian.com/media/2025/a...

🤝🏻We're proud of the ongoing collaboration & the MOU signed between us and Middle East University in #Jordan to promote a culture of investigative journalism. Middle East University is dedicated to creating a productive environment that promotes learning, research, and community service.

🎉 ARIJ's AFCN wrapped the "Masar" mentorship program! From January to July 2025, 5 fact-checking organizations joined a journey of growth: 241 mentorship sessions, 12 trainings, new strategies & protection protocols. Supported by META, paving the way for stronger fight against disinformation ✨

📌 ARIJ's AFCN empowered over 70 Arab journalists & fact-checkers to combat climate disinformation. In a 3-day workshop led by investigative journalist Ahmed Ashour, attendees learned a 4-pillar methodology for verifying claims, assessing content, identifying coordinated campaigns & analyzing data.

🤝🏻We're proud of the ongoing collaboration & the MOU signed between us and Taiz University in #Yemen to promote a culture of investigative journalism. Taiz University seeks to provide the Yemeni society and neighboring regions in general with graduates equipped with knowledge and skills.

📌In the last month of ARIJ’s Fact-Checking Diploma 2025, participants explored AI & storytelling: 🤖 With @sajamortada.bsky.social - challenges & detecting AI-generated content 📝 With @samyaayish.bsky.social - stories using video, infographics & AI tools 🚀 Excited to see participants' final projects!

🚨 Urgent Call to Protect Journalists in Gaza The PJPC is demanding an immediate end to the killing of journalists in Gaza, after five journalists were assassinated, including Anas Al-Sharif & Mohammed Qureiqea, inside a journalists’ tent. Sign & share the appeal: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

So proud to see four projects @papertrailmedia.de participated in being shortlisted for the #IJ4EU Impact Award: #BakuConnection #GazaProject #KremlinLeaks #SayPrivet 💪 @occrp.org @forbidden-stories.bsky.social @vsquare.bsky.social @arijnetwork.bsky.social

🌍 The Climate Cost of War: The Overlooked Link This project documents how war in #Gaza fuels CO₂ emissions, destroys biodiversity, spreads toxic pollution & forces unsustainable living—deepening environmental harm. 🎥 Reports from Gaza raise urgent questions. arij.net/investigations/clim...

#ARIJImpact Six members of the European Parliament have submitted formal questions to the EU Commission, following ARIJ’s investigation “Attack Dogs”, which exposed how Europe-trained dogs are used as weapons against Palestinians. Learn more here⬇️ en.arij.net/impact/european-...

Another round of AI reporting grants is live! At the Tarbell Center for AI Journalism, we want to enable ambitious investigations and features on AI and its impacts. Apply by Sept 14. tarbellfellowship.org/grants

🎉 20 Years of Impactful Investigative Journalism As we mark this milestone, we thank everyone who believed in ARIJ’s mission, championing rigorous journalism and fact-checking as pillars of accountability and transparency. 💬 Grateful to all who’ve been part of the journey. @hivos.bsky.social

🌐A wave of hashtags pushing climate disinformation & conspiracy theories has spread on social media. "Cyberstorm" reveals these were largely driven by accounts tied to Gulf oil interests—peaking around major climate events & contradicting official climate pledges. 👉arij.net/investigations/disi...

#Gaza: On July 27 and 28, MSF-supported clinics treated hundreds of people injured at food distribution sites and from ongoing attacks. On July 27, medical teams at the MSF-supported Sheikh Radwan clinic treated over 150 patients from five different mass casualty incidents.

“On July 30, as people approached trucks distributing aid near Zikim, in north #Gaza, Israeli forces opened fire on them,” says Caroline Willemen, MSF Project Coordinator in Gaza. “People were wounded in the gunfire and in the crush as crowds panicked and ran.”

The manmade famine in #Gaza has been largely shaped by the deliberate attempts to replace the UN coordinated humanitarian system through the politically motivated “GHF”. Full statement by UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini: www.unrwa.org/newsroom/off...

Today is the most dangerous time to be a journalist in CPJ’s history. At least 124 journalists and media workers were killed last year, nearly two-thirds of them Palestinians killed by Israel. Read more in CPJ’s #2024KilledReport: cpj.org?p=451429

If you can’t bear to just watch Palestinian journalists in #Gaza starve to death - this is your moment to act. Your donation to @arijnetwork.bsky.social, no matter the size, will make a difference and ensures the coverage from Gaza continues. donorbox.org/the-coverage...

A new article from our partners @theguardian.com‬ and @arijnetwork.bsky.social‬ reports how Gaza’s hunger crisis is now affecting doctors and healthcare workers, reflecting how humanitarian need is shaped by intentional restriction. Read more: www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

🎉 ARIJ is one of 6 organizations selected for the final round of @wikimediafoundation.org Knowledge Equity Fund! A big finale to a fund that’s helped build bridges for free knowledge since 2020. meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Knowled... #Wikimedia #KnowledgeEquity #ARIJ #FreeKnowledge #OpenAccess

🧭 20 Years of Belief in Journalism as a Force for Change Every meeting, collaboration, and idea was a building block in this journey. Thank you to everyone who found in ARIJ a true space for empowerment and growth.

Caught between the need to find food and the duty to report, many are too weak to work. Exhausted and malnourished, they fear starvation will silence their voices, leaving Gaza without those who bear witness. 🎥 Watch the full video: youtube.com/shorts/pBpld...

🔴 In Gaza, journalists have endured bombings, targeted airstrikes, and a suffocating siege. Now, they face hunger. ⬇️

An extraordinary eyewitness report reveals that food isn’t the only thing Palestinians in #Gaza are starved of. Fuel is almost as scarce. Read more www.thenation.com/article/en...#Gaza @thenation.com‬

Joint Statement: As Mass Starvation Spreads Across #Gaza, More Than 100 NGOs Make an Urgent Plea to Allow in Life-Saving Aid www.mercycorps.org/press-roo...

Read this #Gaza: Gaza doctors ‘becoming too weak to treat patients’ as hunger crisis deepens @arijnetwork.bsky.social @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

A new synthesis paper highlights the alarming rise of digital violence against women (DVAW) in six conflict-affected countries: #Yemen, #Syria, #Iraq, #Sudan, #Libya, & #Palestine. Read the report, release by Secdev Foundation & supported by ARIJ, here ⬇️ secdev-foundation.org/wp-content/u...

This week, ARIJ joined a two-day workshop with consultants Hala Bajani & Nadim Zaazaa from ‪@imsforfreemedia.bsky.social which explored two business model ideas, diving into strategy, monetization, financials, sales & the tools needed to move forward. A greatly productive & collaborative session!

🎉 20 Years of Impact and Commitment🎉 As ARIJ marks two decades of dedicated work, we honor everyone who believed in our mission and helped shape our journey. Thank you to everyone who stood with us along the way—and to all who see journalism as a force for meaningful change.

Journalists in Gaza are surviving on water and salt. Not by choice — but because no food is left. “We are starving with our people.” This is a humanitarian catastrophe. The world must act. 📍 #Gaza #Famine #PressFreedom @pressfreedom.bsky.social

🚨📣 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...

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...