South Asian Women in Media (SAWM) Sri Lanka Chapter is hosting a seminar/panel discussion on Women’s Participation in Politics to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the International Women’s Day, which falls on March 8.
The event, which seeks to broaden public discussion on the important subject of increasing women's representation in politics and decision making, will be held at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute, Horton Place, Colombo 7, from 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm on March 2 (Tuesday) 2010.
Discussions will take place in Sinhala and Tamil, with simultaneous translation.
With Parliamentary Election coming up in a few weeks, SAWM believes the issue of women’s participation in politics is both timely and relevant, especially in view of the very low percentage of women in political institutions in Sri Lanka and their resultant inability to influence decision making.
Participants will include a number of women from various parts of the country who have contested in local elections and who are active in politics. They will examine the challenges faced by women, whatever party they may belong to, in entering politic.
26 February 2010
25 February 2010
BBC seeks short documentaries about life in 'your world'
Posted on: 24/02/2010 Documentaries, Fellowships and Awards Deadline: 12/03/2010 Region: Worldwide
BBC is seeking short (no longer than 2 minutes) documentary video entries about "how you see the world." Deadline: March 12.
Applicants can use any type of camera, including a mobile phone, a point-and-click, or a friend's camcorder. Entries must be sent in any of the following formats: avi, mov, wmv, mp4, mpg, flv, 3gp, wav, mp3 or wma. Only one entry per applicants will be accepted.
BBC is looking for original films that are emotionally touching, important or visually impactful.. The first prize is HD mini-DV video camera.
For more information, click here. Tips for applicants are available here.
BBC is seeking short (no longer than 2 minutes) documentary video entries about "how you see the world." Deadline: March 12.
Applicants can use any type of camera, including a mobile phone, a point-and-click, or a friend's camcorder. Entries must be sent in any of the following formats: avi, mov, wmv, mp4, mpg, flv, 3gp, wav, mp3 or wma. Only one entry per applicants will be accepted.
BBC is looking for original films that are emotionally touching, important or visually impactful.. The first prize is HD mini-DV video camera.
For more information, click here. Tips for applicants are available here.
24 February 2010
Documentaries, Environmental, Fellowships and Awards, Photojournalism, Television
Deadline: 15/04/2010
Region: Worldwide
Young journalists between 18 and 35 years old are invited to submit photos and videos to a competition aimed at raising awareness of the human dimension of climate change through photo and video journalism. Deadline: April 15.
The winners will be selected depending on artistic excellence and a powerful message about the human dimension of climate change.
The competition is supported by the Global Humanitarian Forum.
For more information, click here. To apply, click here.
Region: Worldwide
Young journalists between 18 and 35 years old are invited to submit photos and videos to a competition aimed at raising awareness of the human dimension of climate change through photo and video journalism. Deadline: April 15.
The winners will be selected depending on artistic excellence and a powerful message about the human dimension of climate change.
The competition is supported by the Global Humanitarian Forum.
For more information, click here. To apply, click here.
20 February 2010
Nominations open for award honoring journalists whose work has improved society
Posted on: 19/02/2010
2010 Knight International Journalism Award now focuses on impact
The Washington, D.C.-based International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is seeking nominations of professional or citizen journalists whose reporting has made a significant difference in the lives of their fellow citizens. This honor reflects the mission of the Knight International Journalism Fellowships. The Fellowships aim to produce tangible changes that improve the quality and free flow of news in the public interest around the world. The deadline for nominations is April 2, 2010.
This is the 13th year that ICFJ has recognized outstanding media professionals worldwide. Past recipients include pioneering journalists who have exposed government corruption, war crimes and other important stories. This year, nominations should also include how the journalist’s work has transformed communities for the better. Nominees may be from print, broadcast or online media.
Award winners receive a trip to the United States, where they will be honored at ICFJ’s Awards Dinner on November 9, 2010. Each winner will receive a US$3,000 cash prize and a crystal trophy.
To learn more, click here. To submit a nomination, click here. For more information contact Emily Schult at eschult@icfj.org.
2010 Knight International Journalism Award now focuses on impact
This is the 13th year that ICFJ has recognized outstanding media professionals worldwide. Past recipients include pioneering journalists who have exposed government corruption, war crimes and other important stories. This year, nominations should also include how the journalist’s work has transformed communities for the better. Nominees may be from print, broadcast or online media.
Award winners receive a trip to the United States, where they will be honored at ICFJ’s Awards Dinner on November 9, 2010. Each winner will receive a US$3,000 cash prize and a crystal trophy.
To learn more, click here. To submit a nomination, click here. For more information contact Emily Schult at eschult@icfj.org.
Essay competition focuses on the 'morality of profit'
Posted on: 19/02/2010
Deadline: 28/02/2010
Region: Worldwide
Writers worldwide are invited to enter a global essay competition on the theme "the morality of profit." The first place winner will receive US$20,000. Deadline: February 28.
The competition In light of the global economic crisis, a "discussion of the morality of profit is timely," according to the organizers, the SEVEN (Social.Equity.Venture) Fund.
The second place winner will receive US$10,000 and third place US$5,000.
A selection of the best submitted work will be published.
For the application and for more information, click here.
Deadline: 28/02/2010
Region: Worldwide
Writers worldwide are invited to enter a global essay competition on the theme "the morality of profit." The first place winner will receive US$20,000. Deadline: February 28.
The competition In light of the global economic crisis, a "discussion of the morality of profit is timely," according to the organizers, the SEVEN (Social.Equity.Venture) Fund.
The second place winner will receive US$10,000 and third place US$5,000.
A selection of the best submitted work will be published.
For the application and for more information, click here.
Fellowship offered to female journalists covering human rights
Posted on: 19/02/2010
Human Rights
Deadline: 09/04/2010
Region: Worldwide
The U.S.-based International Women's Media Foundation is accepting applications for the 2010/2011 Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship, which is open to women journalists whose work focuses on human rights and social justice. Deadline: April 9.
The fellowship allows one woman journalist to spend an academic year in a tailored program with access to Boston-area universities as well as the newspapers the Boston Globe and The New York Times.
The fellowship will run from September 2010 to May 2011. The Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship is named for the 1998 IWMF Courage in Journalism Award winner and Boston Globe correspondent who was killed in Iraq in May 2003.
For more information, click here.
Human Rights
Deadline: 09/04/2010
Region: Worldwide
The U.S.-based International Women's Media Foundation is accepting applications for the 2010/2011 Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship, which is open to women journalists whose work focuses on human rights and social justice. Deadline: April 9.
The fellowship allows one woman journalist to spend an academic year in a tailored program with access to Boston-area universities as well as the newspapers the Boston Globe and The New York Times.
The fellowship will run from September 2010 to May 2011. The Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship is named for the 1998 IWMF Courage in Journalism Award winner and Boston Globe correspondent who was killed in Iraq in May 2003.
For more information, click here.
13 February 2010
Communication and Poverty photo competition
Posted on: 12/02/2010
Photo journalism
Deadline: 01/05/2010
Region: Worldwide
Photojournalists from around the world can submit works to the World Assocation for Christian Communication's (WACC) seventh annual photography competition under the theme "Community and Poverty." Deadline: May 1.
The competition is being held through the online photo-hosting site Flickr. Applicants must set up Flickr accounts in order to participate.
There is a US$500 cash prize for the first place winner, and US$200 will be awarded to five commendable submissions.
For more information, contact MC@waccglobal.org or click here.
Women / Tools / Technology: Building Opportunities
Women / Tools / Technology: Building Opportunities & Economic PowerPosted on: 10/02/2010
Ashoka's Changemakers and ExxonMobil have joined up to launch a global challenge, Women
Tools
Technology: Building Opportunities & Economic Power. Together they are looking for the best ideas which enable women to access and use the power of tools and technology to expand their opportunities for economic advancement, reaching their full potential in the workplace and in their communities.
Anyone can enter and have the chance to vie for one of three US$5,000 prizes. Winners will also be invited to participate in a collaboration workshop with Ashoka's Changemakers and ExxonMobil during summer 2010.
Enter by March 1 and you will be eligible for one of two early entry prizes. In addition to winning a digital camera, early entry prize winners will be featured in the Women in the World summit on March 12 and 13, 2010, and highlighted in Ashoka's Changemakers marketing materials.
How to get involved?
• Enter your idea or project that expands women’s economic opportunities through technology.
• Nominate an innovative idea for expanding women’s access to and use of technology to promote their economic advancement.
• Discuss the entries; help refine and share the solutions.
Early Entry Deadline: March 1, 2010
Final Deadline for Submissions: April 14, 2010
Have questions? Contact smintz@ashoka.org.
Ashoka's Changemakers and ExxonMobil have joined up to launch a global challenge, Women
Tools
Technology: Building Opportunities & Economic Power. Together they are looking for the best ideas which enable women to access and use the power of tools and technology to expand their opportunities for economic advancement, reaching their full potential in the workplace and in their communities.
Anyone can enter and have the chance to vie for one of three US$5,000 prizes. Winners will also be invited to participate in a collaboration workshop with Ashoka's Changemakers and ExxonMobil during summer 2010.
Enter by March 1 and you will be eligible for one of two early entry prizes. In addition to winning a digital camera, early entry prize winners will be featured in the Women in the World summit on March 12 and 13, 2010, and highlighted in Ashoka's Changemakers marketing materials.
How to get involved?
• Enter your idea or project that expands women’s economic opportunities through technology.
• Nominate an innovative idea for expanding women’s access to and use of technology to promote their economic advancement.
• Discuss the entries; help refine and share the solutions.
Early Entry Deadline: March 1, 2010
Final Deadline for Submissions: April 14, 2010
Have questions? Contact smintz@ashoka.org.
03 February 2010
Print journalists can submit works on 'inclusive development'
Posted on: 02/02/2010 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.
Entries should be sent to: KC Kulish International Award, Rajasthan Patrika Private Limited, Kesargarh, JLN Marg, Jaipur 302004, Rajasthan, 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.
Entries should be sent to: KC Kulish International Award, Rajasthan Patrika Private Limited, Kesargarh, JLN Marg, Jaipur 302004, Rajasthan, India.
For more information, visit http://www.patrika.com/kckaward/index.html or email kckaward@epatrika.com.
Documentary filmmakers invited to submit entries
Posted on: 03/02/2010
Documentaries
Deadline: 31/05/2010
Region: Worldwide
Documentary filmmakers from around the world are invited to submit entries for an International Festival of Documentary Films which will be held in Morocco in October. Deadline to submit entries: May 31.
The festival aims to contribute to Moroccan urban development -- culturally, economically and socially -- and to reflect and share the concerns of the people there.
For more information, click here or contact b_elmessaoudi_ma@yahoo.fr.
Documentaries
Deadline: 31/05/2010
Region: Worldwide
Documentary filmmakers from around the world are invited to submit entries for an International Festival of Documentary Films which will be held in Morocco in October. Deadline to submit entries: May 31.
The festival aims to contribute to Moroccan urban development -- culturally, economically and socially -- and to reflect and share the concerns of the people there.
For more information, click here or contact b_elmessaoudi_ma@yahoo.fr.
02 February 2010
Journalism prize to award coverage of social injustice
Posted on: 21/01/2010
Fellowships and Awards
Deadline: 22/03/2010
Region: Worldwide
Journalists working as correspondents worldwide are welcome to apply to the ninth Miguel Gil Moreno Journalism Prize, which will award work that reflect the late Moreno's coverage of social injustice. Entries must be in -- or translated into -- Spanish. Deadline: March 22.
The contest, sponsored by Spain's Miguel Gil Moreno Foundation and Random House Mondadori, will be awarded to the entry that “best shares Miguel Gil's spirit and his conception of the correspondent as an independent, generous servant of society," according to the Foundation's Web site. Works could be print, audio, video, photography or digital media.
Entries should have been published between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009. Photographs should be 18 cm. x 24 cm., in jpg format and accompanied by clips from the publications in which they first appeared. Entrants should submit no more than 10 images. Work in other media must include the name of the medium and the date on which it was published or broadcasted. All work must be accompanied by the author's short biography and each entry should include a brief CV.
Entries can be sent to info@fundacionmiguelgilmoreno.com or to the Miguel Gil Moreno Foundation, C/O Camelias, 23, bajos, 08024 Barcelona, Spain.
For more information visit http://www.fundacionmiguelgilmoreno.com/.
Fellowships and Awards
Deadline: 22/03/2010
Region: Worldwide
Journalists working as correspondents worldwide are welcome to apply to the ninth Miguel Gil Moreno Journalism Prize, which will award work that reflect the late Moreno's coverage of social injustice. Entries must be in -- or translated into -- Spanish. Deadline: March 22.
The contest, sponsored by Spain's Miguel Gil Moreno Foundation and Random House Mondadori, will be awarded to the entry that “best shares Miguel Gil's spirit and his conception of the correspondent as an independent, generous servant of society," according to the Foundation's Web site. Works could be print, audio, video, photography or digital media.
Entries should have been published between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009. Photographs should be 18 cm. x 24 cm., in jpg format and accompanied by clips from the publications in which they first appeared. Entrants should submit no more than 10 images. Work in other media must include the name of the medium and the date on which it was published or broadcasted. All work must be accompanied by the author's short biography and each entry should include a brief CV.
Entries can be sent to info@fundacionmiguelgilmoreno.com or to the Miguel Gil Moreno Foundation, C/O Camelias, 23, bajos, 08024 Barcelona, Spain.
For more information visit http://www.fundacionmiguelgilmoreno.com/.
Competition to honor journalism about water supply, sanitation, hygiene
Posted on: 29/01/2010
Documentaries, Environmental, Fellowships and Awards, Investigative Reporting
Deadline: 01/04/2010
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 http://www.wsscc.org/en/media/wash-media-awards/2009-2010/index.htm
Documentaries, Environmental, Fellowships and Awards, Investigative Reporting
Deadline: 01/04/2010
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 http://www.wsscc.org/en/media/wash-media-awards/2009-2010/index.htm
Alliance of Civilizations fellowships open to journalists worldwide
Posted on: 01/02/2010
Fellowships and Awards
Deadline: 07/02/2010
Region: Worldwide
Journalists from across the world are invited to apply for the Alliance of Civilizations International Fellowship Program (AoCIF) which will be held in March and April. Deadline to apply: February 7. For Middle East and North Africa applicants: February 14.
The Fellowship Program aims to facilitate mutual, substantive, and meaningful exposure for emerging leaders from North America, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa to media, culture, politics, business, governmental institutions, civil society, and religion in one another’s countries.
The Alliance of Civilization (AoC) was established in 2005, at the initiative of the Governments of Spain and Turkey, under the auspices of the United Nations.
For more information and to apply, click here or contact Lamis Khalilova at: Lkhalilova@gmfus.org.
Fellowships and Awards
Deadline: 07/02/2010
Region: Worldwide
Journalists from across the world are invited to apply for the Alliance of Civilizations International Fellowship Program (AoCIF) which will be held in March and April. Deadline to apply: February 7. For Middle East and North Africa applicants: February 14.
The Fellowship Program aims to facilitate mutual, substantive, and meaningful exposure for emerging leaders from North America, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa to media, culture, politics, business, governmental institutions, civil society, and religion in one another’s countries.
The Alliance of Civilization (AoC) was established in 2005, at the initiative of the Governments of Spain and Turkey, under the auspices of the United Nations.
For more information and to apply, click here or contact Lamis Khalilova at: Lkhalilova@gmfus.org.
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