ICIJ welcomes 10 new members to world journalism community

The Worldwide Consortium of Investigative Journalists is welcoming 10 new members to its world community, increasing the consortium to a few new international locations because the journalism nonprofit continues its mission to deliver collectively journalists to inform tales that rock the world.

The brand new members hail from 9 international locations, together with for the primary time reporters from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Equatorial Guinea. All 10 journalists have beforehand partnered with ICIJ and its community on world investigations, from the Pandora Papers to Deforestation Inc., and convey a wealth of data and years of expertise to the consortium.

“ICIJ prides itself on working with one of the best investigators from all around the world, and our latest members are a testomony to that philosophy,” mentioned Govt Director Gerard Ryle.

“These are confirmed reporters who perceive the ability of investigative journalism to make actual change on the planet round us, and we’re trying ahead to working with them on our future initiatives,” Ryle mentioned.

ICIJ’s community now numbers practically 300 members from greater than 100 international locations.

The brand new members earned their invites by means of their journalistic integrity, collaborative spirit and monitor information of exposing corruption, injustice and inequality by means of highly effective storytelling. Journalists are chosen by ICIJ’s Community Committee, which is run by members from around the globe who’re elected by their friends.

“We reviewed the profiles of dozens of superb candidates, so we’re very proud to introduce these new members, who’ve already proven that they’re wonderful reporters and — simply as vital — fantastic collaborators who will uphold the excessive requirements of the ICIJ community,” mentioned Francisca Skoknic, chair of the committee. “They’re becoming a member of a gaggle of devoted journalists who attempt to make the world higher with each story, and we’re excited to welcome them into our fold.”

The brand new members are:

• Vyacheslav Abramov, Kazakhstan
• Eldiyar Arykbaev, Kyrgyzstan
• Joan Baxter, Canada
• Andrés Bermúdez Liévano, Colombia
• Stéphane Horel, France
• Delfin Mocache Massoko, Equatorial Guinea
• Hulda Miranda Picado, Costa Rica
• John-Allan Namu, Kenya
• Gloria Riva, Italy
• Elizabeth Thompson, Canada

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