Lorenzo Natali Prize to award journalists defending human rights

Posted on: 05/05/2010
Fellowships and Awards
Deadline: 31/08/2010
Region: Worldwide

Journalists committed to defending democracy and human rights, good governance and improved standards of living around the world can apply for the 2010 Lorenzo Natali Journalism Prize. Application materials in a number of categories will be accepted until August 31.

The competition is organized by the European Commission in cooperation with Reporters Without Borders and the World Association of Newspapers. Last year, 1,000 journalists from 130 countries applied for prizes.

Works must have been published between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010. The first prize winner in each region will receive EU€5,000 (about US$6,430).

For information and to apply, visit http://www.nataliprize2010.eu/content/en/prize/rules/index.htm