Women and nonbinary journalists often encounter obstacles, whether they’re out reporting or when they’re back in their newsrooms. GIJN has gathered resources for those who want to connect, handle harassment, and address discrimination issues. We also provide advice and tips from great women investigative journalists that may serve as inspiration.
This guide was originally published in 2019. It was written by Kira Zalan, with later additions by GIJN’s Gabriela Manuli, Nikolia Apostolou, Amel Ghani, and Laura Dixon. Editing by Reed Richardson. Lead chapter images are by Nick Jaussi and Raphael Hünerfauth for GIJN.
Editor’s Note: This guide is designed as a resource for all women, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming journalists.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Women in Leadership
Chapter 2: Networks
Chapter 3: Safety, Discrimination & Harassment
Chapter 4: Grants, Fellowships, and Awards
Chapter 5: Finding Mentors
Chapter 6: Female Experts
Chapter 7: Spotlight on Women in Investigative Journalism
Chapter 8: Reports on Women’s Issues