GIJN Global Shining Light Award 2025

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Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2025

Information

The GIJN Global Shining Light Award recognizes investigative journalism from developing or transitioning countries, done under threat or duress. It awards top winners with an honorary plaque, US$2,500, and a trip to the 2025 Global Investigative Journalism Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to accept the award.

Benefits

US$2,500 and a trip to the 2025 Global Investigative Journalism Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to accept the award; honorary plaque

Eligibility

The journalist, journalism team, or media outlet must have produced independent investigative reporting originating in and affecting a Global South country between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2024.

Application

Submit an entry via the provided online form

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