The ICFJ Insider

"The ICFJ Insider" is a blog run by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ). Over the past 30 years, we have trained 80,000 journalists in 180 countries. Our hands-on programs advance quality journalism worldwide by combining the best professional practices with new technologies. We believe that responsible journalism empowers citizens and holds governments accountable. www.icfj.org

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Interviewing the NC Secretary of Commerce overlooking the beautiful garden at New Otani Hotel. — Andy Curliss, ICFJ Japan 2014 Fellow and News & Observer staff writer

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Are you an international journalism student looking to intern in Washington, DC? Consider applying for our Scripps Howard Semester in Washington Internship Program! Learn more: http://bit.ly/interninwashington (at Capitol Hill- Washington DC)

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ICFJ’s Global Business Journalism program at Tsinghua University is encouraging cultural exchange! Read more about this amazing program via ICFJ.org here: http://j.mp/tsinghuaicfj

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“Despite efforts to curb violence, attacks against journalists continue,” writes ICFJ Knight Fellow Javier Garza. Find out how Garza aims to upgrade security protocols for journalists by reading his latest blog post for ICFJ here: http://j.mp/journalistsecurityblog (Image CC-licensed by Isaac Mao.)

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Congratulations to IJNet.org’s journalist of the month Leigh Cuen!

“Don't try to match other people's expectations," she advises. "Don't write about fashion if you want to write about sports. Don't let anyone else tell you what "real journalism" is. Learn how to recognize propaganda and always critique yourself. You decide how credible your work will be. So put in that extra time."

Read more: http://j.mp/leighcuen

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Burmese journalists can cover U.S. elections in our #icfjburma program! Apply by August 27! http://j.mp/icfjburma

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Want to know what it’s really like to take part in one of ICFJ’s programs? Check out this Storify of ICFJ’s Roadblocks Along the New Silk Road program in South Asia! This multimedia journalism training program taught young journalists to cover youth, women and migration issues affecting the region. http://j.mp/icfjsouthasia

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It was a pleasure to have our 2014 Knight International Journalism Award winner Oluwatoyosi Ogunseye in the ICFJ offices yesterday! We can’t wait to honor her incredible work at our 30th Anniversary Awards Dinner on November 10th. Learn more about Ogunseye right here: http://j.mp/ogunseye

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Are you passionate about the work we do at ICFJ? Join our team! We’re now seeking a communications intern for fall 2014! Details: http://j.mp/commsintern

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By using a tool developed by ICFJ Knight Fellow Gustavo Faleiros, the environmental news site Carto Chaco is revealing deforestation in South America and allowing journalists to contextualize the problem.

Learn more via ICFJ.org!

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If you’re passionate about climate change issues, why not report on them?  Check out these awesome climate change reporting opportunities from ICFJ, and apply today! Europe, Asia and Africa: http://j.mp/icfjclimateglobal  United States: http://j.mp/icfjclimateus

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The winners of our #icfjhealth reporting contest shed light on critical maternal and child health topics! Read about the 4 winning journalists and their outstanding reports here: http://j.mp/icfjhealthwinners

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ICFJ's President Joyce Barnathan (@ICFJoyce) & Communications Director Maite Fernandez (@maits) are at Google for Media Summit today. We'll be sharing the latest updates via @ICFJ on Twitter! #G4MNYC

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ICFJ is proud to announce winners of our global maternal and child health reporting contest! Read about the winning journalists and their outstanding entries right here: http://j.mp/icfjhealthwinners

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ICFJ Knight Fellow Mariano Blejman’s startup accelerator HacksLabs has awarded funding to five outstanding data journalism projects! Learn more about these outstanding data-driven projects here: http://j.mp/hackslabs

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ICFJ is thrilled to be co-sponsoring next week’s #G4MNYC Google For Media Summit! Journalists, register now for this fun and educational event right here: http://j.mp/google4mediamnyc

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Did you miss ICFJ’s big announcement this week?

The Washington Post’s top editor Martin Baron will keynote our 30th Anniversary Awards Dinner, DC’s premier international journalism gala!

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://j.mp/icfj30thdinner