Plus, Global Fact starts Oct. 20, climate misinformation grants are due Oct. 31, and we're hiring for three open positions. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. It's been a few weeks since we last popped into your inbox. We're still looking for a reporter to take the reins of this newsletter, but in the meantime, we wanted to make sure we shared some big updates from IFCN.  We'd also love to hear from you! Reply to this email with your best fact check from the last four weeks. In this edition you will find: • A note of congratulations to IFCN signatory Maria Ressa at Rappler • A reminder to register for Global Fact 8. The largest fact-checking event in the world starts next week.  • Information about our latest grant opportunity. This could fund your work against climate misinformation. • Job postings. Come work with us! IFCN verified signatory wins Nobel Peace Prize Maria Ressa reacts during an interview at a restaurant in City of Taguig, Philippines on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to journalists Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia for their fight for freedom of expression. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Rappler co-founder and CEO Maria Ressa's Nobel Peace Prize puts a spotlight on fact-based journalism, holding the powerful accountable, and the value of freedom of the press. There are nearly 100 organizations from more than 50 different countries in IFCN's verified signatories network. All cope with certain challenges but some operate under more unfriendly environments. The Nobel committee’s statement that “free, independent and fact-based journalism serves to protect against abuse of power, lies and war propaganda” reminds us of the risks that journalists around the world have to live with. Rappler and Ressa’s challenges are second to few but Rappler’s efforts to fight against misinformation and hold their country’s strongman president accountable will be an inspiration for the global fact-checking community. The International Fact-Checking Network is proud to have Rappler as a verified signatory in this historic moment. Its success under Ressa’s leadership is a reminder of how high we can set the bar in our efforts to hold the powerful accountable despite the odds against us as independent journalists. Global Fact 8  The International Fact-Checking Network will host the world’s largest fact-checking summit Oct. 20-23 to unite creators and consumers of fact-based reporting and uphold the integrity of the universal information ecosystem.  Throughout the four days of virtual programming, you’ll hear experiences and best practices from fact-checkers and have opportunities to network with peers from more than 55 countries.  You’ll also improve your ability to verify breaking news, practice new techniques to corroborate stories and build community trust through the exchange of factual information with experts and fact-checking organizations from around the world, including the Philippines, Brazil, Norway and South Africa. Plus, partners in the fight against misinformation like the World Health Organization will share how the impact of collaboration can protect communities and inspire meaningful discourse.  This virtual summit is for everyone who stands for truth and transparency in journalism, including fact-checkers, journalists, technologists, policymakers, leaders, educators and the public.  Together, we’ll form alliances to address misinformation on a global scale. In 2020, Global Fact was one of the first major journalism conferences to move online after the pandemic began. More than 1,000 people attended virtually across 16 time zones. The in-person conference has taken place in London, Buenos Aires, Madrid, Rome and Cape Town, where more than 300 participants from 55 countries convened in 2019. Major projects and initiatives have originated at Global Fact, including International Fact-Checking Day, the IFCN’s Code of Principles and partnerships with Big Tech.  Tickets: Full access: Free of charge for IFCN’s verified signatories General ticket: Free  VIP experience: $50 – The VIP experience includes access to exclusive summit sessions with fact-checking experts. Questions? We want to hear from you. Email us at [email protected].   GET TICKETS Climate Misinformation Grant Program The IFCN, in partnership with Facebook, is pleased to announce the launch of the Climate Misinformation Grant Program, an initiative to support organizations working to combat false and misleading information about climate change. Up to $800,000 will be awarded, with individual grant amounts ranging up to $100,000. The Climate Misinformation Grant program is an initiative to support organizations working to combat climate misinformation. Organizations around the world are encouraged to apply. The grant is structured to allow applicant organizations with diverse backgrounds to participate in collaborative partnerships between fact-checkers, climate experts and other organizations.  Eligibility criteria are listed here. Evaluation and final selection of applicant organizations will be conducted by an independent panel of judges with domain expertise in climate change. APPLY BY OCT. 31 Job listings for the IFCN Come work with the International Fact-Checking Network. Here, we participate in the United Facts of America event in May 2021.  Community & Impact Manager The Community and Impact Manager will help run our new and existing initiatives and support collaborative efforts among fact-checkers internationally. This person will have a demonstrable passion for this field, many ideas about making the practice of fact-checking better, and the wherewithal to turn them into reality. The responsibilities are but are not limited to supporting the team in communicating with the international fact-checking community, coordinating IFCN’s collaboration efforts, monitoring and evaluating IFCN’s community-facing activities and projects. Please consult the job description for further information. An international understanding of fact-checking, communication skills and nonprofit background is preferred. Excellent command of English and travel flexibility under normal circumstances are required. Program Officer The Program Officer will play an important role in carrying out the existing and upcoming programs of the International Fact-Checking Network. This person will have a demonstrable passion for this field, dedication to supporting the global fact-checking community and upholding higher standards in the field, and working towards sustainable development for the fact-checking organizations across the globe. Please consult the job description for further information. An international understanding of fact-checking, communication skills, and familiarity with the media landscape is preferred. Excellent command of English is required. Reporter The IFCN is searching for its new Reporter. The premier alliance of fact-checkers in the world needs its new team member who is passionate about writing and who is also deeply interested in covering mis/disinformation to be a full-time reporter. The Reporter will have the opportunity to have access to more than 100 fact-checking organizations in more than 60 different countries and cover the ever-evolving fact-checking practice and its impact on the fight against misinformation. This person will also have the means to follow social media companies and their practices as far as their impact on our information ecosystem. We look forward to sending Factually on a weekly basis once we find our next reporter. If you miss hearing from us, we suggest signing up for Open Tabs. 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