Freedom of Expression news from Sri Lanka
Post election media clamp down in Sri Lanka – Update 02.
MFSL note 29 January 2010
Editor arrested:
The editor of ‘Lanka Irida’ Chandana Sirimalwatta, who had been asked to call over at the CID to get a statement, has been arrested on detaining orders.
Mr. Sirimalwatta, who went to the Criminal Investigation Department today afternoon, had been questioned for more than two hours. The CID has informed his lawyers that he had to be detained as he has to be further questioned.
( http://www.lankatruth.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4599:idi-amin-in-action-lanla-editor-arrested&catid=34:lead-news&Itemid=50 )
Sirimalwatta was harassed and intimidated on several occasions in 2010. Irida Lanka, Sinhala language weekly ( a pro opposition newspaper), he edits has been under immense pressure over the last year. His newspaper played a major role in opposition commom candidate Saratha Fonseka's precedential election campaign.
Pl send your concerns to: email cid@police.lk; phone Director CID 011-2447319
www.lankaenews.com staff under threat
Popular Sinhala language website lankaenews staff is under surveillance and pressure as authorities mounting various intimidations against the news site. Website is not accessible in Sri Lanka for last three days. On 28th January night unknown group surrounded the lankaenews office located in Rajagiriaya, Boralla and stayed there nearly two hours inquiring about the staff. The vehicle they arrived had the number plate of 32-8432. They had padlocked the office before leaving.
At least four more websites with critical content remain blocked by state as well as privately owned servers in Sri Lanka: www.lankanewsweb.com, www.srilankagaurdian.org , www.infolanka.com, and www.nidahasa.com.
Sirasa TV threatened
Popular TV channel which provided election coverage to both main contender in recently concluded presidential election was threatened by high government official for not providing them with video footage related to common opposition candidate Sarath Fonseka.
http://www.lankatruth.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4592:sirasa-threatened-for-telecasting-general-leaving-hotel&catid=35:local&Itemid=50
TV station has been placed under "protective custody" of military form the election day on wards.
See more information: http://www.indexoncensorship.org/2010/01/sri-lankan-rajapaksa-media-election-censorship/#comments
mediafreedominsrilanka ; by a group of journalists working voluntarily.
mediafreedominsrilanka@gmail.com
29 January 2010
Knight International Journalism Fellowship in Malaysia
Posted on: 08/01/2010
The International Center for Journalists is seeking outstanding applicants for a Knight International Journalism Fellowship in Malaysia. Applicants should have solid experience in digital media reporting and editing, experience with digital media technology, experience in newsroom convergence, knowledge of or experience with citizen journalism and blogging, and media-management experience. Applicants should be fluent in English. Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia or Chinese is recommended, but not required. The Fellowship duration is a minimum of one year and is open to any nationality.
Project focus:
Integrate a citizen journalist network into a digital newsroom to create new Web content and features based on citizen reports and information.
The International Center for Journalists, a non-profit, professional organization based in Washington, D.C., promotes quality journalism worldwide in the belief that independent, vigorous media are crucial in improving the human condition. For more information on the Knight International Journalism Fellowships, please visit our website: www.knight.icfj.org.
To access the online application, go to http://knight.icfj.org/OurFellows/ApplyforaFellowship/tabid/64/Default.aspx
The International Center for Journalists is seeking outstanding applicants for a Knight International Journalism Fellowship in Malaysia. Applicants should have solid experience in digital media reporting and editing, experience with digital media technology, experience in newsroom convergence, knowledge of or experience with citizen journalism and blogging, and media-management experience. Applicants should be fluent in English. Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia or Chinese is recommended, but not required. The Fellowship duration is a minimum of one year and is open to any nationality.
Project focus:
Integrate a citizen journalist network into a digital newsroom to create new Web content and features based on citizen reports and information.
The International Center for Journalists, a non-profit, professional organization based in Washington, D.C., promotes quality journalism worldwide in the belief that independent, vigorous media are crucial in improving the human condition. For more information on the Knight International Journalism Fellowships, please visit our website: www.knight.icfj.org.
To access the online application, go to http://knight.icfj.org/OurFellows/ApplyforaFellowship/tabid/64/Default.aspx
Human Rights Journalists to be awarded
Posted on: 28/01/2010 Fellowships and Awards, Human Rights Deadline: 15/02/2010 Region: Worldwide
Teams of journalists from around the world whose reporting focuses on human rights can submit works to the KC Kulish International Award for Excellence in Print Journalism. Deadline: February 15.
This year's award theme is “Inclusive Development” – the process of ensuring that all marginalized or excluded groups are included in the development process.
Entries must have been published in a daily print newspaper in 2009. Teams must consist of at least three journalists.
The winner will receive a cash prize of US$11,000, which will be awarded at a ceremony in New Delhi, India.
For more information, visit http://www.patrika.com/kckaward/index.html or email kckaward@epatrika.com.
Teams of journalists from around the world whose reporting focuses on human rights can submit works to the KC Kulish International Award for Excellence in Print Journalism. Deadline: February 15.
This year's award theme is “Inclusive Development” – the process of ensuring that all marginalized or excluded groups are included in the development process.
Entries must have been published in a daily print newspaper in 2009. Teams must consist of at least three journalists.
The winner will receive a cash prize of US$11,000, which will be awarded at a ceremony in New Delhi, India.
For more information, visit http://www.patrika.com/kckaward/index.html or email kckaward@epatrika.com.
Use of the Web in online investigative reporting to be awarded in Italy
Posted on: 25/01/2010 Fellowships and Awards, Investigative Reporting Deadline: 28/02/2010 Region: Worldwide
Investigative journalists who have made innovative use of the Internet (crowdsourcing, collaborative journalism, mashups, Web 2.0, etc.) in reporting are invited to submit works to the 2010 Digital Heretics Award, to be awarded at a journalism festival in Italy. Deadline is February 28.
Submissions can be in the form of video, audio, text, photographs, animation or a mix of the above. Submitted works should be in English or Italian and the authors must be under the age of 35. They should have been published online between January 1, 2009 and January 31, 2010.
The first prize is €2000 (US$2800) which will be awarded during the 2010 International Journalism Festival in Italy.
For more information, click here or contact eretici@festivaldelgiornalismo.com.
Investigative journalists who have made innovative use of the Internet (crowdsourcing, collaborative journalism, mashups, Web 2.0, etc.) in reporting are invited to submit works to the 2010 Digital Heretics Award, to be awarded at a journalism festival in Italy. Deadline is February 28.
Submissions can be in the form of video, audio, text, photographs, animation or a mix of the above. Submitted works should be in English or Italian and the authors must be under the age of 35. They should have been published online between January 1, 2009 and January 31, 2010.
The first prize is €2000 (US$2800) which will be awarded during the 2010 International Journalism Festival in Italy.
For more information, click here or contact eretici@festivaldelgiornalismo.com.
Fellowship at Harvard University open to international journalists
Posted on: 25/01/2010 Fellowships and Awards Deadline: 01/02/2010 Region: Worldwide
International journalists are encouraged to apply for a one-semester fellowship at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. Deadline is February 1.
Fellows will be domestic or international journalists, scholars or policymakers who are interested in the influence of the press on public policy and politics.
The purpose of the Fellowship Program is to advance existing research in press/politics and to provide an opportunity for distinguished experts to reflect on their discipline.
Applicants must be fluent in English. Applicants should stay in residence during the fellowship. A stipend is paid to the fellows but they are not reimbursed for travel and living expenses.
For more information click here or email Edith Holway at edith_holway@harvard.edu.
International journalists are encouraged to apply for a one-semester fellowship at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. Deadline is February 1.
Fellows will be domestic or international journalists, scholars or policymakers who are interested in the influence of the press on public policy and politics.
The purpose of the Fellowship Program is to advance existing research in press/politics and to provide an opportunity for distinguished experts to reflect on their discipline.
Applicants must be fluent in English. Applicants should stay in residence during the fellowship. A stipend is paid to the fellows but they are not reimbursed for travel and living expenses.
For more information click here or email Edith Holway at edith_holway@harvard.edu.
Asian journalists can apply for Journalism M.A. fellowships in the Philippines
Posted on: 21/01/2010 Basic Journalism, Fellowships and Awards Region: Asia and the Pacific
Asian journalists with a strong commitment to good journalism, leadership qualities and an excellent professional and academic record are encouraged to apply for a fellowship for the 2010-2011 M.A. in Journalism at the Philippines' Konrad Adenauer Asian Center for Journalism at the Ateneo de Manila University (ACFJ).
A grant covers tuition and other expenses for the two-year M.A. Journalism program, which is offered by the Ateneo de Manila University with ACFJ's support. Since its inception in 2003, 90 journalists from 15 Asian countries have received grants.
Ateneo's M.A. Journalism is distinctive for its innovative use of online and conventional learning methods. The master's program covers 12 courses -- six are purely online courses, three are held in the conventional classroom, and another three are hybrid courses that take place alternately online and on-campus.
The program's design allows working journalists and other media professionals to study at their own pace and time, and in their own homes or workplaces. Lecturers come from Asia as well as Australia, the U.K. and the United States.
Application forms for the fellowship grant are available upon request via e-mail sent to newsroom@admu.edu.ph. For more information, go to http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=287
Asian journalists with a strong commitment to good journalism, leadership qualities and an excellent professional and academic record are encouraged to apply for a fellowship for the 2010-2011 M.A. in Journalism at the Philippines' Konrad Adenauer Asian Center for Journalism at the Ateneo de Manila University (ACFJ).
A grant covers tuition and other expenses for the two-year M.A. Journalism program, which is offered by the Ateneo de Manila University with ACFJ's support. Since its inception in 2003, 90 journalists from 15 Asian countries have received grants.
Ateneo's M.A. Journalism is distinctive for its innovative use of online and conventional learning methods. The master's program covers 12 courses -- six are purely online courses, three are held in the conventional classroom, and another three are hybrid courses that take place alternately online and on-campus.
The program's design allows working journalists and other media professionals to study at their own pace and time, and in their own homes or workplaces. Lecturers come from Asia as well as Australia, the U.K. and the United States.
Application forms for the fellowship grant are available upon request via e-mail sent to newsroom@admu.edu.ph. For more information, go to http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=287
Competition to honor journalism about water supply, sanitation, hygiene
Posted on: 15/01/2010 Documentaries, Environmental, Fellowships and Awards, Investigative Reporting Region: Worldwide
Journalists throughout the world who have reported on issues related to water supply, sanitation or hygiene can submit works to the 3rd edition of the WASH Media Awards.
Submitted works must be published or broadcast between March 1, 2009 and April 1, 2010.
Articles or broadcasts can be submitted in English, French, Spanish, Russian or Portuguese. Works not originally published or broadcast in one of these languages must be translated into one of the five competition languages.
Seven prizes will be awarded:
One in each of the five competition languages for developing country journalists
One for the best entry focusing on gender (women and WASH) for developing country journalists
One for the best entry from a developed country journalist
The winners in the seven competition categories will be invited to participate in the World Water Week, in Stockholm in September 2010. The competition is supported by the Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) and The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI).
For more information, click here.
Journalists throughout the world who have reported on issues related to water supply, sanitation or hygiene can submit works to the 3rd edition of the WASH Media Awards.
Submitted works must be published or broadcast between March 1, 2009 and April 1, 2010.
Articles or broadcasts can be submitted in English, French, Spanish, Russian or Portuguese. Works not originally published or broadcast in one of these languages must be translated into one of the five competition languages.
Seven prizes will be awarded:
One in each of the five competition languages for developing country journalists
One for the best entry focusing on gender (women and WASH) for developing country journalists
One for the best entry from a developed country journalist
The winners in the seven competition categories will be invited to participate in the World Water Week, in Stockholm in September 2010. The competition is supported by the Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) and The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI).
For more information, click here.
IWMF Seeks Nominations for 2010 Courage, Lifetime Awards
Posted on: 13/01/2010
In celebration of its 20th anniversary year, the International Women's Media Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2010 Courage in Journalism and Lifetime Achievement awards.
For two decades, the Courage in Journalism Awards have honored the courage of women journalists who have demonstrated extraordinary strength of character in pursuing their profession under difficult or dangerous circumstances, such as government oppression, political pressure, physical danger or other intimidating obstacles. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a woman journalist who has a pioneering spirit and whose determination has paved the way for future generations of women in the media.
Nominations for the 2010 awards will be accepted until March 5, 2010.
Learn more and nominate a journalist by clicking here.
In celebration of its 20th anniversary year, the International Women's Media Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2010 Courage in Journalism and Lifetime Achievement awards.
For two decades, the Courage in Journalism Awards have honored the courage of women journalists who have demonstrated extraordinary strength of character in pursuing their profession under difficult or dangerous circumstances, such as government oppression, political pressure, physical danger or other intimidating obstacles. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a woman journalist who has a pioneering spirit and whose determination has paved the way for future generations of women in the media.
Nominations for the 2010 awards will be accepted until March 5, 2010.
Learn more and nominate a journalist by clicking here.
Magazine and news designers invited to submit works to competition
Posted on: 15/01/2010 Print Journalism Deadline: 20/01/2010 Region: Worldwide
Magazine and newspaper designers are invited to submit their creative design works to the Best News Design Creative Competition. The deadline for non-American participants is January 20.
The competition is sponsored by the U.S.-based Society for News Design and S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University to recognize excellence in news design, graphics, and photography.
The competition is open to all general circulation newspapers and magazines. Submissions are judged in 18 different categories including World's Best Designed-Newspaper, News Design, Breaking News Topic, Special News Topics, and Multimedia Design.
All entries must have been published between January 1 and December 31, 2009. The competition will be judged in February.
For more information click here.
Magazine and newspaper designers are invited to submit their creative design works to the Best News Design Creative Competition. The deadline for non-American participants is January 20.
The competition is sponsored by the U.S.-based Society for News Design and S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University to recognize excellence in news design, graphics, and photography.
The competition is open to all general circulation newspapers and magazines. Submissions are judged in 18 different categories including World's Best Designed-Newspaper, News Design, Breaking News Topic, Special News Topics, and Multimedia Design.
All entries must have been published between January 1 and December 31, 2009. The competition will be judged in February.
For more information click here.
Competition to honor international female activist bloggers
Posted on: 15/01/2010 Basic Journalism, Women Deadline: 31/01/2010 Region: Worldwide
Female bloggers outside the United States, blogging to raise awareness, consciousness or funding to change their community, region, country or the world, are eligible to win one of four scholarships. Nominations close January 31.
Scholarship winners will receive: A full 2-day conference pass to BlogHer '10; Round trip airfare to and from New York, NY for the BlogHer '10 annual conference; 2 nights stay at the Chicago Sheraton during the conference; the opportunity to present their work during a prominently-scheduled session at BlogHer '10.
Nomination forms must describe not only the mission of the blog/blogger and how they are effecting change, but also how they could benefit from their BlogHer experience.
For more information, click here or contact elisa@blogher.com
Female bloggers outside the United States, blogging to raise awareness, consciousness or funding to change their community, region, country or the world, are eligible to win one of four scholarships. Nominations close January 31.
Scholarship winners will receive: A full 2-day conference pass to BlogHer '10; Round trip airfare to and from New York, NY for the BlogHer '10 annual conference; 2 nights stay at the Chicago Sheraton during the conference; the opportunity to present their work during a prominently-scheduled session at BlogHer '10.
Nomination forms must describe not only the mission of the blog/blogger and how they are effecting change, but also how they could benefit from their BlogHer experience.
For more information, click here or contact elisa@blogher.com
Journalism scholarships available for programmers/developers
Posted on: 15/01/2010 Fellowships and Awards Region: Worldwide
Skilled programmers or Web developers interested in pursuing a master's degree in journalism can apply for fully funded scholarships to attend Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism in the U.S.
Attendees will learn to apply their talents to the challenge of creating a better-informed society; learn to find, analyze and present socially relevant information that engages media audiences; apply technology as a way to connect people and information on the Web or new delivery platforms; and more.
The degree can be earned in just a year.
To learn more, click here.
Skilled programmers or Web developers interested in pursuing a master's degree in journalism can apply for fully funded scholarships to attend Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism in the U.S.
Attendees will learn to apply their talents to the challenge of creating a better-informed society; learn to find, analyze and present socially relevant information that engages media audiences; apply technology as a way to connect people and information on the Web or new delivery platforms; and more.
The degree can be earned in just a year.
To learn more, click here.
Courageous women journalists around the world to be awarded
Posted on: 17/12/2009 Access to Information, Fellowships and Awards Deadline: 05/03/2010 Region: Worldwide
Courageous female journalists will be recognized through the 2010 Courage in Journalism and Lifetime Achievement Awards being sponsored by the International Women's Media Foundation. Deadline is March 5, 2010.
Nominations are being sought from women working in news media around the world who exhibit extraordinary strength in pursuing journalism under difficult or dangerous circumstances.
Awards will be presented at ceremonies in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. Each winner will be awarded US$5,000.
All nominations must be in English.
For more information, click here.
Courageous female journalists will be recognized through the 2010 Courage in Journalism and Lifetime Achievement Awards being sponsored by the International Women's Media Foundation. Deadline is March 5, 2010.
Nominations are being sought from women working in news media around the world who exhibit extraordinary strength in pursuing journalism under difficult or dangerous circumstances.
Awards will be presented at ceremonies in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. Each winner will be awarded US$5,000.
All nominations must be in English.
For more information, click here.
Year-long fellowships will focus on mental health reporting
Posted on: 07/01/2010 Fellowships and Awards, Health Deadline: 19/04/2010 Region: Worldwide
Journalists from across the world can apply for the Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health in Journalism, which provides stipends to journalists to report on topics related to mental health or mental illnesses. Deadline for applications for the 2010 to 2011 fellowship: April 19.
Journalists must have at least three years experience in any news medium. Topics are flexible; past fellows have studied topics including demographic analysis of mental health maladies and services affiliated with the treatment of mental health conditions.
Fellows are provided flexibility in scheduling their project work throughout the year. They make two expense-paid visits to The Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia, in the U.S.
The fellowship year will begin in September 2010.
For more information on the fellowship year, click here. For information on how to apply, click here.
Journalists from across the world can apply for the Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health in Journalism, which provides stipends to journalists to report on topics related to mental health or mental illnesses. Deadline for applications for the 2010 to 2011 fellowship: April 19.
Journalists must have at least three years experience in any news medium. Topics are flexible; past fellows have studied topics including demographic analysis of mental health maladies and services affiliated with the treatment of mental health conditions.
Fellows are provided flexibility in scheduling their project work throughout the year. They make two expense-paid visits to The Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia, in the U.S.
The fellowship year will begin in September 2010.
For more information on the fellowship year, click here. For information on how to apply, click here.
UNESCO launches world press freedom prize 2010
Posted on: 14/01/2010 Fellowships and Awards, Press Freedom Deadline: 15/02/2010 Region: Worldwide
Journalists who have made a notable contribution to the defense of press freedom anywhere in the world can be nominated for the 2010 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. Deadline: February 15, 2010.
Awarded annually, the prize is marked by a ceremony and the winner will be presented with US$25,000.
Professional and non-governmental organizations working in the field of journalism and freedom of expression can nominate candidates and provide information on how they have contributed to the promotion of freedom of information over the years.
The prize, named in honor of Guillermo Cano Isaza, a Columbian journalist who was killed while reporting in 1986, will be presented on May 3 in Australia, during the World Press Freedom Day conference.
To nominate, fill in the form at UNESCO. For more information contact Sylvie Coudray at s.coudray@unesco.org.
Journalists who have made a notable contribution to the defense of press freedom anywhere in the world can be nominated for the 2010 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. Deadline: February 15, 2010.
Awarded annually, the prize is marked by a ceremony and the winner will be presented with US$25,000.
Professional and non-governmental organizations working in the field of journalism and freedom of expression can nominate candidates and provide information on how they have contributed to the promotion of freedom of information over the years.
The prize, named in honor of Guillermo Cano Isaza, a Columbian journalist who was killed while reporting in 1986, will be presented on May 3 in Australia, during the World Press Freedom Day conference.
To nominate, fill in the form at UNESCO. For more information contact Sylvie Coudray at s.coudray@unesco.org.
Deutsche Welle Master's Program "International Media Studies
We are awarding full-scholarships for Deutsche Welle Master's Program "International Media Studies" to ten applicants from Africa, Asia, Latin America or Eastern Europe (750.00 euros per month, plus tuition fees and travelling costs). Deadline for applications is April 30, 2010.
The four-semester, full-time program offers a unique course program that combines the acquisition and development of practical skills in journalism with theoretical grounding. The program ends with a master's thesis and colloquium. Successful graduates receive a Master of Arts (M.A.).
For further information about the Master's Program please see our website www.ims-master.de
To contact the Master's Programm please mail to ims@dw-world.de
The four-semester, full-time program offers a unique course program that combines the acquisition and development of practical skills in journalism with theoretical grounding. The program ends with a master's thesis and colloquium. Successful graduates receive a Master of Arts (M.A.).
For further information about the Master's Program please see our website www.ims-master.de
To contact the Master's Programm please mail to ims@dw-world.de
Journalism masters fellowship grants available for Asian journalists
Posted on: 09/12/2009 Fellowships and Awards Deadline: 12/02/2010 Region: Asia and the Pacific
Asian journalists interested in receiving a grant to pursue a Journalism Masters degree at the Ateneo de Manila University (ACFJ) in the Philippines can apply for a fellowship for the 2010 to 2011 academic year. Deadline for application submission: February 12, 2010.
The fellowship sponsor is the Konrad Adenauer Asian Center for Journalism. Fifteen fellowships are available for the forthcoming academic year.
The successful applicant will be a full-time journalist who can demonstrate a commitment to sound journalism and leadership qualities. The student must complete 12 courses to receive the degree.
The fellowship covers tuition and other expenses for the student. For more information visit http://www.ateneo.edu/acfj.
Asian journalists interested in receiving a grant to pursue a Journalism Masters degree at the Ateneo de Manila University (ACFJ) in the Philippines can apply for a fellowship for the 2010 to 2011 academic year. Deadline for application submission: February 12, 2010.
The fellowship sponsor is the Konrad Adenauer Asian Center for Journalism. Fifteen fellowships are available for the forthcoming academic year.
The successful applicant will be a full-time journalist who can demonstrate a commitment to sound journalism and leadership qualities. The student must complete 12 courses to receive the degree.
The fellowship covers tuition and other expenses for the student. For more information visit http://www.ateneo.edu/acfj.
Journalists encouraged to apply for U.S. fellowship
Posted on: 09/12/2009 Fellowships and Awards, International Experience Deadline: 31/01/2010 Region: Worldwide
Journalists from around the world are encouraged to apply for the World Press Institute fellowship program in the United States. Deadline: January 31, 2010.
Through its fellowship program, the World Press Institute brings 10 international journalists to the U.S. each year for an eight-week program to experience reporting in the country.
The 2010 WPI fellowship will begin August 16 and end October 8. It begins with a three-week residency in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. The fellows will then spend four weeks traveling to four or five U.S. cities before returning to Minnesota for the final week of the program.
Requirements for applicants, include: At least five years of full-time news experience; fluency in all aspects of English; several written essays; three letters of recommendation; and at least three work samples.
For more information click here.
Journalists from around the world are encouraged to apply for the World Press Institute fellowship program in the United States. Deadline: January 31, 2010.
Through its fellowship program, the World Press Institute brings 10 international journalists to the U.S. each year for an eight-week program to experience reporting in the country.
The 2010 WPI fellowship will begin August 16 and end October 8. It begins with a three-week residency in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. The fellows will then spend four weeks traveling to four or five U.S. cities before returning to Minnesota for the final week of the program.
Requirements for applicants, include: At least five years of full-time news experience; fluency in all aspects of English; several written essays; three letters of recommendation; and at least three work samples.
For more information click here.
Funding available to attend investigative journalism conference
Posted on: 22/12/2009 Investigative Reporting Deadline: 31/01/2010 Region: Worldwide
Investigative journalists from across the developing world can apply for funding to attend the Global Investigative Journalism Conference 2010 in Geneva, Switzerland, from April 22 to April 25, 2010. Deadline for application submission: January 31.
The conference will focus on global issues such as financial institutions and sports. Successful applicants will have their travel and accommodation subsidized. The conference will provide opportunities for networking and idea-sharing. One hundred grants will be issued.
For more information visit http://www.gijc2010.ch/en/grants.
Investigative journalists from across the developing world can apply for funding to attend the Global Investigative Journalism Conference 2010 in Geneva, Switzerland, from April 22 to April 25, 2010. Deadline for application submission: January 31.
The conference will focus on global issues such as financial institutions and sports. Successful applicants will have their travel and accommodation subsidized. The conference will provide opportunities for networking and idea-sharing. One hundred grants will be issued.
For more information visit http://www.gijc2010.ch/en/grants.
Courageous women journalists around the world to be awarded
Posted on: 17/12/2009 Access to Information, Fellowships and Awards Deadline: 05/03/2010 Region: Worldwide
Courageous female journalists will be recognized through the 2010 Courage in Journalism and Lifetime Achievement Awards being sponsored by the International Women's Media Foundation. Deadline is March 5, 2010.
Nominations are being sought from women working in news media around the world who exhibit extraordinary strength in pursuing journalism under difficult or dangerous circumstances.
Awards will be presented at ceremonies in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. Each winner will be awarded US$5,000.
All nominations must be in English.
For more information, click here.
Courageous female journalists will be recognized through the 2010 Courage in Journalism and Lifetime Achievement Awards being sponsored by the International Women's Media Foundation. Deadline is March 5, 2010.
Nominations are being sought from women working in news media around the world who exhibit extraordinary strength in pursuing journalism under difficult or dangerous circumstances.
Awards will be presented at ceremonies in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. Each winner will be awarded US$5,000.
All nominations must be in English.
For more information, click here.
Media Legal Defence Initiative helps journalists defend their rights
Media Legal Defence Initiative helps journalists defend their rights
War reporting is not the only dangerous job for a journalist. Increasingly, in many countries powerful interests are turning to legal means to oppress those who expose embarrassing truths about them - notably through the use of swingeing defamation laws. Now a new London-based organisation has been launched to help such journalists.
The Media Legal Defence Initiative (MLDI) helps to pay their legal costs or find lawyers willing to give them free support, trains lawyers in media law, arranges observation of trials and takes cases to international bodies.
Geoffrey Robertson QC, one of MLDI's patrons, says: "No other organisation does what MLDI does. The use of bad laws to silence the media is prevalent in vast swathes of the world. The attack on media freedom is pervasive and global. I welcome the Media Legal Defence Initiative which will help the media to fight these attacks and fills an important gap."
The support MLDI provides is determined by the specific circumstances of each case or project and may include:
Paying legal fees
Helping to access free legal advice
Taking on cases in international tribunals and supervisory bodies
Supporting the independent observation of court proceedings
Supporting strategic litigation
Providing opportunities for training in media law and litigation
Supporting the exchange of information and experience among media lawyers
For more information go to http://www.mediadefence.org or e-mail info@mediadefence.org.
War reporting is not the only dangerous job for a journalist. Increasingly, in many countries powerful interests are turning to legal means to oppress those who expose embarrassing truths about them - notably through the use of swingeing defamation laws. Now a new London-based organisation has been launched to help such journalists.
The Media Legal Defence Initiative (MLDI) helps to pay their legal costs or find lawyers willing to give them free support, trains lawyers in media law, arranges observation of trials and takes cases to international bodies.
Geoffrey Robertson QC, one of MLDI's patrons, says: "No other organisation does what MLDI does. The use of bad laws to silence the media is prevalent in vast swathes of the world. The attack on media freedom is pervasive and global. I welcome the Media Legal Defence Initiative which will help the media to fight these attacks and fills an important gap."
The support MLDI provides is determined by the specific circumstances of each case or project and may include:
Paying legal fees
Helping to access free legal advice
Taking on cases in international tribunals and supervisory bodies
Supporting the independent observation of court proceedings
Supporting strategic litigation
Providing opportunities for training in media law and litigation
Supporting the exchange of information and experience among media lawyers
For more information go to http://www.mediadefence.org or e-mail info@mediadefence.org.
Applicants sought for fellowship in Malaysia
Posted on: 08/01/2010
The International Center for Journalists is seeking outstanding applicants for a Knight International Journalism Fellowship in Malaysia. Applicants should have solid experience in digital media reporting and editing, experience with digital media technology, experience in newsroom convergence, knowledge of or experience with citizen journalism and blogging, and media-management experience. Applicants should be fluent in English. Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia or Chinese is recommended, but not required. The Fellowship duration is a minimum of one year and is open to any nationality.
Project focus:
Integrate a citizen journalist network into a digital newsroom to create new Web content and features based on citizen reports and information.
The International Center for Journalists, a non-profit, professional organization based in Washington, D.C., promotes quality journalism worldwide in the belief that independent, vigorous media are crucial in improving the human condition. For more information on the Knight International Journalism Fellowships, please visit our website: www.knight.icfj.org.
To access the online application, go to http://knight.icfj.org/OurFellows/ApplyforaFellowship/tabid/64/Default.aspx
Posted on: 08/01/2010
The International Center for Journalists is seeking outstanding applicants for a Knight International Journalism Fellowship in Malaysia. Applicants should have solid experience in digital media reporting and editing, experience with digital media technology, experience in newsroom convergence, knowledge of or experience with citizen journalism and blogging, and media-management experience. Applicants should be fluent in English. Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia or Chinese is recommended, but not required. The Fellowship duration is a minimum of one year and is open to any nationality.
Project focus:
Integrate a citizen journalist network into a digital newsroom to create new Web content and features based on citizen reports and information.
The International Center for Journalists, a non-profit, professional organization based in Washington, D.C., promotes quality journalism worldwide in the belief that independent, vigorous media are crucial in improving the human condition. For more information on the Knight International Journalism Fellowships, please visit our website: www.knight.icfj.org.
To access the online application, go to http://knight.icfj.org/OurFellows/ApplyforaFellowship/tabid/64/Default.aspx
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