IJNet contributor

Sherry Ricchiardi

Sherry Ricchiardi Ph.D. is the co-author of ICFJ's Disaster and Crisis Coverage guide and international media trainer who has worked with journalists around the world on conflict reporting, trauma and safety issues.

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Media Innovation

Why disclosing AI use is essential for newsrooms to maintain audience trust

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Aug 14, 2025
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Digital and Physical Safety

CPJ safety advisory outlines guidance for journalists traveling to the US

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Jul 14, 2025
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Crisis Reporting

Rubryka's solutions journalism offers a beacon of hope in war-torn Ukraine

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Apr 7, 2025
Digital and Physical Safety

New initiative launches to protect climate journalists worldwide

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Nov 21, 2024
Crisis Reporting

Gazan journalists persevere in world's deadliest conflict for media

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 16, 2024
Press Freedom

Supporters fight for release of Guatemala's Jose Rubén Zamora

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Jul 29, 2024
Specialized Topics

Trauma awareness journalism: A news industry toolkit

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Jul 8, 2024
Digital and Physical Safety

Ethics for protecting vulnerable sources

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Jun 10, 2024
Digital and Physical Safety

Religion reporting can be risky: Resources for staying safe

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Sherry Ricchiardi
May 28, 2024
Specialized Topics

Guidelines for transforming crime coverage

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Mar 26, 2024
Environmental Reporting

Covering climate change through a solutions and data lens

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Jan 11, 2024
Representation

Resources to enhance coverage around women on climate change

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 4, 2023
Freelancing

Pitching best practices for freelancers

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Feb 7, 2023
Environmental Reporting

Data drives media coverage of climate refugees

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Jan 9, 2023
Information Integrity

How to use OSINT data to debunk Russian disinformation

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Sep 14, 2022
Data Journalism

How to find hidden gems in census data

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Sherry Ricchiardi
May 20, 2022
Data Journalism

Humanizing data: Connecting numbers and people

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Jan 25, 2022
Audience Engagement

Local newsrooms in the U.S. reimagine their beats to build engagement

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Jul 26, 2021
Data Journalism

How to find and use data to report on conflict

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Jun 2, 2021
COVID-19 Reporting

Tips for reporting on COVID-19 vaccines

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Dec 17, 2020
Information Integrity

When covering conspiracies and disinformation, avoid adding credibility

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 7, 2020
COVID-19 Reporting

Using data to illustrate COVID-19's impact on vulnerable communities

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Aug 31, 2020
COVID-19 Reporting

Photojournalists at risk covering protests, coronavirus

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Jul 14, 2020
Journalism Basics

Exploring boundaries between journalism ethics, charity and advocacy

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Jun 25, 2020
COVID-19 Reporting

Key quotes: Journalists’ safety on the frontline of COVID-19

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Apr 27, 2020
Digital and Physical Safety

Trump administration threatens press freedom, CPJ report finds

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Apr 24, 2020
COVID-19 Reporting

Key quotes: The stark contrast in reporting epidemics in South Africa

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Apr 17, 2020
COVID-19 Reporting

Key quotes on linkages between COVID-19 and migration

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Mar 31, 2020
COVID-19 Reporting

Key quotes: Are our health systems prepared for COVID-19?

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Mar 30, 2020
Representation

Immigration reporting's gender bias, and tips to overcome it

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Feb 4, 2020
Specialized Topics

Covering climate change's effects on our mental health

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Dec 18, 2019
Collaborative Journalism

Media around the world join forces to report on climate change crisis

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 22, 2019
Investigative Journalism

Journalists investigate suicide, share tips for handling sensitive topics

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Sep 24, 2019
Information Integrity

Determining when a medical study is newsworthy — and true

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Jun 26, 2019
Multimedia Journalism

Jordanian podcast network revives storytelling tradition

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Sherry Ricchiardi
May 21, 2019
Information Integrity

Fact-checking is for everyone, with the help of these resources

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Apr 8, 2019
Miscellaneous

Global study offers unique insight into state of journalism today

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Mar 20, 2019
Specialized Topics

Challenges for covering violent extremism

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Feb 21, 2019
Information Integrity

Inside Nigeria's CrossCheck

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Dec 20, 2018
Information Integrity

UNESCO handbook targets misinformation

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Dec 3, 2018
Information Integrity

Fact-checking around the world: Inside Croatia’s Faktograf

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Specialized Topics

Rules of Engagement: When should journalists intervene?

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Investigative Journalism

Global journalism initiative to uncover politicians’ tax returns

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Specialized Topics

When interviewing trauma victims, proceed with caution and compassion

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Digital and Physical Safety

How journalists can protect their mental and emotional health while covering traumatic events

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Investigative Journalism

A trove of resources for collaborative investigative reporting

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Digital and Physical Safety

Report documents escalating online attacks against journalists

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Digital and Physical Safety

Cameroonian journalists face ban on political reporting

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Journalism Basics

For women journalists, mentoring can make the difference

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Specialized Topics

Improve your national security, terrorism reporting with these databases

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Specialized Topics

Resources for journalists reporting on the Zika virus

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Digital Journalism

With 144 Stories project, Dawn.com memorializes one of Pakistan’s biggest tragedies

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Representation

Advice for female journalists facing harassment on the job

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Representation

Cameroon’s women journalists launch #StopSexualHarassment237 campaign

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Digital and Physical Safety

TrollBusters: online pest control for women journalists

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Digital and Physical Safety

How newsrooms can fight online harassment targeting female journalists

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Digital and Physical Safety

At-risk journalists can turn to 'Emergencies Response Team' for help

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Specialized Topics

Beyond breaking news: Humanizing violent events

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Digital and Physical Safety

Pakistani media leaders compile list of safety recommendations for journalists

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Specialized Topics

Five survival tips for reporting about religion in dangerous environments

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Media Innovation

Experts offer insights into drone innovation

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Data Journalism

Network promotes data journalism in the Arab world

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Digital and Physical Safety

How photojournalists can protect themselves in risky environments

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Digital and Physical Safety

Tips and resources for covering terrorism

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Digital and Physical Safety

Resources and safety tips for journalists covering political conventions

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Digital and Physical Safety

Council of Europe platform tracks violations of press freedom, attacks against journalists

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Digital and Physical Safety

UNESCO releases report on digital threats to journalists

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Specialized Topics

Resources for covering migration and refugees

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Representation

In European media experiment, only women choose the news

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Representation

Tips for combating gender-based harassment in the newsroom

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Digital and Physical Safety

CPJ issues media safety advisory for covering US presidential inauguration

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Information Integrity

Q&A with Alexios Mantzarlis: A new age of global fact-checking

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Digital and Physical Safety

IWMF responds to security concerns about new app Reporta

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Digital and Physical Safety

Tips for Ukrainian reporters covering conflict, plus eight free safety manuals for journalists

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Multimedia Journalism

Online database spotlights women photojournalists for hire

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Digital Journalism

Investigating fake Ph.Ds turns into case study for newsrooms

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Specialized Topics

Covering budgets: Tips for putting faces to the numbers

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Digital and Physical Safety

Digital security tips and resources for journalists

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Information Integrity

Ukraine’s StopFake acts as first line of defense against propaganda

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Digital and Physical Safety

New app Reporta provides safety net for journalists operating in danger zones

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Digital and Physical Safety

Tools for planning high-risk reporting assignments

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Information Integrity

Fact-checking around the world: Inside Bosnia-Herzegovina’s fact-checkers

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Digital and Physical Safety

UNESCO publication promotes safety programs for journalists

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Specialized Topics

Advice for journalists researching scholarly studies and reports

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Freelancing

Checklist for freelance reporters: 'Fortune favors the bold, especially those with a sound plan'

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Specialized Topics

Advice for interviewing refugees with respect and compassion

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Digital and Physical Safety

Media watchdogs release online safety resource for journalists covering Syria

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Digital and Physical Safety

Global coalition sets safety standards for freelance journalists

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Representation

Study highlights harassment, coping strategies of women journalists

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Data Journalism

Challenges in data journalism

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Digital and Physical Safety

UNESCO publishes timely primer for covering terrorism

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Freelancing

Veteran journalist Jason Motlagh shares tips for aspiring international freelancers

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Journalism Basics

Putting a ‘Spotlight’ on follow-up stories

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018
Specialized Topics

Tips for journalists fact-checking public figures

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Sherry Ricchiardi
Oct 30, 2018