Inside ICIJ

Sep 15, 2021

What it takes to make sure millions of secret files are kept safe, secure and searchable

Meet team member Pierre Romera, who oversees ICIJ's technology and security and ensures our data is kept safe and our global network of reporters have all the tools they need to thrive.

Sep 08, 2021

ICIJ welcomes new chief development officer

Jeffrey Woolverton brings nearly 20 years of experience in fundraising and nonprofit management, and says he is "thrilled to help ICIJ expand its philanthropic support and strategically grow our impact."

Sep 07, 2021

What it takes to train hundreds of the best investigative reporters in the world 

Meet team member Jelena Cosic, who provides training support to more than 500 reporters working on ICIJ’s investigations and using our signature platforms.

Aug 31, 2021

13 outstanding investigative reporters join ICIJ’s global network

The new members have worked on several recent ICIJ projects, and boost the consortium's global coverage with the addition of five new countries.

Aug 24, 2021

Investigating what our supporters think of our investigations

We’ve been humbled and impressed by the responses to our recent reader survey, which will help us explore new ways we can engage with our audience, and make sure all our supporters feel valued.

Jul 13, 2021

ICIJ reader survey 2021: We want to hear from you!

Please let us know what you think of ICIJ, and help us better understand how we can ensure our work is worthy of your support.

May 03, 2021

Covering corruption, coups, and war crimes in the Middle East

ICIJ’s Cairo-based investigative reporter Maggie Michael talks about the challenges of unearthing secrets and atrocities in a region where threats to press freedom abound.

Apr 20, 2021

Watch: Reliving the key moments of the Panama Papers

To mark the investigation's fifth anniversary, a panel of award-winning journalists and a documentary filmmaker share the inside story of the making of the Panama Papers, and all that has happened since.

Apr 19, 2021

ICIJ’s 2020 annual report showcases huge impact in a challenging year

Our model of collaborative journalism was uniquely placed to circumvent the reporting obstacles imposed by a global pandemic and publish Luanda Leaks and FinCEN Files, two groundbreaking investigations.

Feb 21, 2021

New members for ICIJ’s Network Committee

Dec 01, 2020

Your gift goes global with ICIJ during NewsMatch

Thanks to NewsMatch, donations to ICIJ will be doubled through the end of the year, and will support the world’s best network of reporters.

Sep 25, 2020

FinCEN Files stories from around the globe

Find FinCEN Files stories from your country, and in your language.

Sep 20, 2020

From a jumble of secret reports, damning data on big banks and dirty money

A massive global research effort for FinCEN Files turned secret records into usable information exposing the futility of U.S.-led anti-money laundering efforts.

Sep 01, 2020

‘A good idea and a serious topic’: Joop Bouma on investigative journalism

An ICIJ member since 2001, Dutch investigative journalist Joop Bouma knows about the power of collaborations – we spoke with him as he wrapped up a career spanning more than 45 years.

Aug 20, 2020

Investigating Malaysia’s history, to understand the present

Aidila Razak explains how her team re-told a critical moment in their nation’s past that sparked conversations between generations.

Aug 17, 2020

‘Trust and technology’ at heart of latest collaborative journalism tool

DatashareNetwork, developed by ICIJ and Swiss university EPFL, will allow reporters around the world to securely search one another's documents.

May 21, 2020

New board chief shares bold ambition for ICIJ

“I believe ICIJ can become the pre-eminent investigative journalism organization in the world,” ICIJ Chairperson Rhona Murphy said.

May 07, 2020

Covering the coronavirus amid misinformation and scared sources

Journalists reporting on the coronavirus from Hungary to Chile are not only faced with the risk of contagion. They share their stories.

May 03, 2020

Hostile leaders and hidden data: Press Freedom challenges in 2020

We asked our global network of reporters to share with you the unvarnished realities of their lives to mark World Press Freedom Day 2020.

Apr 16, 2020

‘I knocked at the door of the minister and he confessed’ — recollections of a veteran investigator

Micael Pereira is a senior staff writer at the leading Portuguese newspaper who worked on Luanda Leaks and many other ICIJ projects.

Mar 23, 2020

Explore company secrets in Lux Leaks using Datashare

You can now search our Lux Leaks documents without installing any software. Get a taste for how ICIJ's network of investigative reporters works using Datashare online.

Feb 12, 2020

ICIJ boosts its global journalism network

The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) has expanded its global membership of journalists to a record 267 members in 100 countries.

Feb 05, 2020

‘It was personal’ – Covering the murder of a fellow reporter

ICIJ member and Guardian reporter Juliette Garside talks about reporting on the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia and working on investigations like China Cables.

Feb 04, 2020

Reporting beyond the Luanda Leaks documents

A cross-border reporting "army" knocked on doors in Europe, visited hidden retailers in Sardinia, traveled to the Brazilian Amazon, and the French Riviera.