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Applications open: 2017 Women’s Edition-Africa Program
The Population Reference Bureau (PRB) is accepting applications for its new Women’s Edition-Africa program, which brings together 10 to 12 senior-level women journalists from…
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Journalism Spotlight: Albert Ken Dapatem
In this interview in our Journalism Spotlight series, the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation's Albert Ken Dapatem talks about the challenges of covering religion in such a diverse nation. He also talks…
Journalism Spotlight: Atsoutse Tossou, Afrique et Religions
Atsoutse Tossou is a researcher with a special interest in religion in today’s world. Originally from Togo in West Africa, Atsoutse Tossou is co-founder of the Africa and…
Global Plus: Research shows the power of humility
In a series of scientific advances, researchers are developing a body of evidence challenging old stereotypes of humility as the province of weak-willed, stoop-shouldered individuals of low…
Perspectives on IARJ in Africa: Elisa Di Benedetto
IARJ Co-managing Director and Web Editor Elisa Di Benedetto shares her perspective on this year's conference in Ghana, including a key insight: While everyone who attended was aware of…
Applications open: IRP Reporting Fellowships on Climate Change Conference
International journalists covering environment and climate change can apply for the International Reporting Project (IRP) fellowship to report on the 2016 climate…
Covering the Hajj, from the holy lands
In September 2016, South Africa based journalist Yazeed Kamaldien reports on the Hajj, traveling to Madinah and Makkah in Saudi Arabia to follow the route of millions of Muslim pilgrims from around the…
IARJ Conference Reporting on Religion and Spirituality in Africa
ACCRA, Ghana—The International Association of Religion Journalists is bringing together leading religion journalists and scholars for our July 28-29, 2016, conference…
The Church up close: Covering Catholicism in the Age of Francis
Issues of faith in public life dominate world news, but religion is often misunderstood or ignored in media coverage. It’s understandable. The world’s religions are the…
Global Plus: Religion and Immigration in Europe
The transition to more religiously and ethnically diverse societies is rarely a smooth one. An economic downturn and heightened security fears have made it particularly challenging for…