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➡️ The IRE Office will be closed on Friday, March 27, to attend the funeral of our late Executive Director Diana R. Fuentes.

In loving memory: Diana R. Fuentes

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IRE Recognizes Legacy of Late Executive Director Diana Fuentes with Ring of Honor Nomination

IRE's Board of Directors voted Sunday, March 22, 2026, to nominate the organization’s late Executive Director, Diana R. Fuentes, for induction into its Ring of Honor.

IRE mourns the loss of Executive Director Diana R. Fuentes

It is with the heaviest hearts that the IRE Board and staff share the news that our executive director, Diana R. Fuentes, died unexpectedly today in Washington, D.C. As we process this loss, we invite you to join us in reflecting on the incredible impact she had on all of us, and on IRE.

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IRE calls on Russia to free jailed U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich
April 7, 2023 | Comments Off on IRE calls on Russia to free jailed U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich

April 7, 2023 Contact: Executive Director Diana Fuentes, diana@ire.org Investigative Reporters and Editors is profoundly disturbed by the arrest of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich by Russian authorities. Gershkovich is an experienced U.S. journalist assigned to cover important topics like Russian politics, the country’s economy and the war in Ukraine. The Wall Street Journal…

Announcing the 2022 IRE Award winners & finalists
April 3, 2023 | Comments Off on Announcing the 2022 IRE Award winners & finalists

The winners of the 2022 IRE Awards reflect the undeniable tenacity of journalists working day in and day out to hold powerful people and systems accountable.

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March 21, 2023 | Comments Off on Sign up for the 2023 IRE Conference mentorship program

Applications are now open to participate in the IRE Conference mentorship program!

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