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Media in Cooperation and Transition (MiCT) is proud to implement the "Together We Report" program, which supports 15 female journalists from across Iraq in producing collaborative in-depth investigative reports from October 2024 to January 2026. This initiative is funded by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.

The journalists will work in five teams of three, each tasked with producing one investigative report over the course of a year. Two expert mentors will guide each team, providing critical support in both the creation of their reports and through capacity-building workshops that enhance their investigative skills.

The project kicked off with a four-day workshop in Erbil, where the journalists gained essential skills in collaborative journalism. They also received specialized training from a psychologist on trauma-informed interviewing techniques. Currently, all five teams are in the process of developing their investigative reports, which will be published in December 2025, focusing on a range of pressing issues.

Why Collaborative journalism?

In Iraq, many topics of public interest—such as migration, exploitation, and environmental pollution—are interconnected across its diverse governorates. Addressing these issues requires comprehensive research and in-depth analysis, which can be complex and resource-intensive. By collaborating, journalists can pool resources and expertise, allowing for a more thorough investigation of these complex issues. Working together enables a deeper understanding of the specific challenges faced in different regions, fostering a more nuanced and well-rounded perspective on local contexts.