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17 April 2013

Thomson Reuters seminar on global security coverage open

Deadline: 2/6/13

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/thomson-reuters-seminar-global-security-coverage-open-worldwide

Print, broadcast and online journalists worldwide can apply for funding to attend a three-day seminar in Tbilisi, Georgia.

TrustMedia, a Thomson Reuters Foundation Service, invites journalists to apply to attend "Reporting on Terrorism and Global Security," uniting security experts, authoritative commentators and journalists for a series of lively presentations and debates.

Topics will include Georgia's post-Soviet neighbors and the fight for resources in the region; insurgency in the Caucasus; security, terrorism and the media; reporting on drones and casualties; and state of al Qaeda.

Journalists from across the globe are eligible for the GSS, but those from Iran, Syria, Egypt, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Central Asia, Russia, Armenia, Turkey, Georgia, Algeria, Mali, Nigeria, India, and Yemen are especially encouraged to apply.

The application deadline is June 2.

For more information, click here.

Journalism course on international justice offers fellowships

Deadline: 7/5/13

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/journalism-course-international-justice-offers-fellowships-worldwide

Professional print, broadcast or online journalists with at least three years experience can apply for a scholarship to attend a month-long course in the Netherlands.

The Radio Nederland Training Center offers "Inside International Justice," a workshop designed to teach journalists relevant knowledge, contacts and examples of best practices for covering institutions that deliver international justice to encourage independent reporting.

Journalists from developing countries can receive a full scholarship covering international and on-site travel, accommodation, insurance, tuition fees and meal allowances.

Eligible countries include: Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Armenia, Autonomous Palestinian Territories, Bangladesh, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Burma, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Colombia, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Djibouti, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Laos, Lesotho, Macedonia, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Samoa, São Tomé and Principe, Senegal, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Scholarship applicants must submit a registration form, resume, letter of motivation including an argument for scholarship eligibility and proof of proficiency in English by May 7.

For more information, click here.

13 April 2013

PUBLIC STATEMENT BY SRI LANKA CHAPTER, SOUTH ASIAN FREE MEDIA ASSOCIATION : attack on Uthayan press, Jaffna, on April 13th, 2013.

SAFMA-SL condemns burning of Uthayan newspaper printing press

Who is regularly targeting Media in the North?

A gang of unknown persons has again violently attacked a newspaper institution in the North early this morning (Saturday, 13th April) setting fire to and severely damaging its printing press. While condemning this attack, the Sri Lanka Chapter of the South Asian Free Media Association (SAFMA-SL) points out that, after the defeat of the Liberation Tigers of Thamil Eelam, unknown groups of men have been regularly attacking media personnel, offices and equipment in the North.

This morning the target was the head office of the Uthayan newspaper, in the heart of Jaffna city. Barely two weeks ago, the regional office of theUthayan in Kilinochchi, which town is also the Army’s headquarters in the Vanni was violently attacked and three staffers were injured, the elderly manager critically, and computers and other equipment destroyed.

In previous weeks, other Jaffna-based Tamil language newspapers, namely the Valampuri and the Thinakkural, came under violent attack, in which stocks of their newspapers were burnt, distribution vehicles damaged and editorial and distribution personnel injured.

This year alone, there seems to have been, on average, a fortnightly attack on the Tamil language media in the North. Given that the insurgent forces are supposed to have been eliminated and the North is under secure control by the security forces, these regular and frequent attacks by unknown gangs of men operating close to major military installations, can mean one of two possibilities. Either there is a significant revival of insurgency, which the security establishment has yet to officially acknowledge and is unable to control, or, these regular attacks on the media of the Tamil-speaking people is a deliberate campaign by politically powerful elements operating with the knowledge of the security establishment.

Both possibilities point to the incompetence of the Defence Ministry in managing the post-war situation in the country. To date, the security authorities have not been able to inform the public about the perpetrators. It is time that the Defence authorities divert their energies from urban development and gave more attention to this burning problem that reflects negatively on the nation’s image, while antagonising whole communities.

- SAFMA Sri Lanka.

09 April 2013

Science journalism fellowship open

Deadline: 5/17/13
Location: MA United States 
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http://ijnet.org/opportunities/science-journalism-fellowship-open-worldwide

Professional journalists, producers and editors worldwide can apply for a week-long fellowship in Boston.

Sponsored by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), the Ocean Science Journalism Fellowship is designed to introduce journalists to the wide-ranging field of ocean engineering. The fellowship will be held September 8-13.

The program will offer seminars, lab visits and field expeditions. Topics to be covered include marine biology, geology, marine chemistry and physical oceanography.

Previous fellows include journalists from the International Herald Tribune, Discover magazine, The New York Times and more.

The program is open to professional writers, producers and editors with at least two years of experience. Fellows receive a travel allowance and accommodation for the week. Apply by May 17.

For more information, click here.

Environmental journalism fellowships open

Deadline: 5/15/13

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/environmental-journalism-fellowships-open-worldwide

Early-career journalists can apply for a fellowship.

Middlebury College and the Monterey Institute of International Studies are accepting applications for the Middlebury Fellowships in Environmental Journalism. The fellowship takes 10 journalists near the start of their careers and helps them work through an ambitious reporting project in print, Web-based, or radio journalism, from the beginning through publication or broadcast.

Fellows meet together twice during the year; once in the fall on the Middlebury campus in Vermont, and once in the spring at the MIIS campus in California.

Graduate fellows each receive US$10,000 to help with reporting and living expenses during the fellowship year. Reporting projects dealing with economics, culture, global issues, and the like are acceptable, as long as they center in some way on the human relationship with the physical world.

The deadline is May 15.

For more information, click here.

Award open to video journalists

Deadline: 6/3/13

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/award-open-video-journalists-worldwide

Freelance video journalists who cover international news and current affairs can apply for an award.

The Rory Peck Awards, sponsored by Sony UK Ltd, are billed as the only awards aimed at honoring freelance cameramen and camerawomen. The Rory Peck Trust was established in 1995, two years after freelance cameraman Rory Peck was killed while filming in Moscow.

There are three awards: news, features and the Sony Professional Impact Award.

In all categories the awards recognize quality of camerawork, but also take into account individual endeavor, initiative and journalistic ability.

All entries must have have been broadcast (television, agency feed, recognized online news publisher) between June 1, 2012 and May 31, 2013.

The application deadline is June 3.

For more information, click here.

University scholarships open to students from developing countries

Deadline: 5/31/13

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/university-scholarships-open-students-developing-countries-worldwide

Outstanding students from developing countries who wish to pursue an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in journalism or communications can apply for a scholarship.

The ISH/London Met Scholarships, jointly run by International Students House (ISH) and London Metropolitan University, aims to help excellent students from around the world fund their education.

Successful candidates receive free tuition for the duration of their degree at an undergraduate or postgraduate level, along with one year of free accommodation at the International Students House.

Undergraduate applicants must be from one of the following countries: Afghanistan, Armenia, Angola, Bhutan, Cameroon, Cuba, East Timor, Gambia, Indonesia, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Mongolia, Namibia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Tibet, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Zimbabwe.

The application deadline is May 31.

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05 April 2013

Taiwan Foundation for Democracy’s 2013 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award

April 4, 2013 By fundsforngos Leave a Comment

The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy is acceptingapplications for the 2013 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award (ADHRA). This Award is given oneindividual or organization that has made significant contributions to the advancement of democracy or human rights in Asia through peaceful means.

As the first national democracy assistance foundation in Asia, the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy is committed to supporting courageous individuals andgroups who build democracy, stand up for justice and defend human rights, especially those in our home region.

The Award consists of a sculpture and a US$100,000 grant from the TFD to support the ongoing work of the laureate, to be presented at an official ceremony in Taipei on December 10th, International Human Rights Day.

Nominations are open to the public from April 1st, and TFD Chairman Wang Jin-pyng invites you to send us yournomination for the 2013 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award.

To submit a nomination, you have to download the official 2013 ADHRA Nomination Form and refer to the enclosed instructions. All nomination materials are due no later than June 30, 2013. 
For more information, visit this link.

03 April 2013

Human Rights Scholarship (HRS) Program in Sydney, Australia

April 1, 2013 
By fundsforngos3


Deadline- 31 October 2013

Local or International applicants are invited to apply for Human Rights Scholarship (HRS) programs to pursue graduate research studies at the University of Melbourne. This Scholarship is offered to thosewho are able to demonstrate their commitment to the peaceful advancement of respect for humanrights.


Required documents-
  • A clear statement (maximum of one page) outlining how applicant intended studies relate to the human rights field and will further understanding of human rights.
  • A statement (maximum of one page) that demonstrates (by noting activities applicants have been engaged in) their commitment, over a period of time, to the peaceful advancement of respect for human rights.
  • A reference that comments on applicants involvement in human rights. Applicants referee may, for example, work for a human rights organization. Applicants referee is asked to provide their contact details.
  • Any other letters of recommendation or support applicant wish to provide that are relevant to their application (optional).
  • A 25-word summary outlining how applicants area of study will contribute to the field of human rights.

Scholarship offers-
  • a living allowance of $28,000 per annum (2013 rate)
  • a Relocation Grant of $2,000 awarded to students who are moving from interstate in order to study at the University of Melbourne or $3,000 awarded to those who are moving from overseas
  • Thesis Allowance of up to $420 (2013 rate) for masters by research and up to $840 (2013 rate) for PhD and other doctorate by research candidates
  • paid sick, maternity and parenting leave

Eligibility criteria
  • Applicants for the HRS must be able to demonstrate that their commitment to the peaceful advancement of respect for human rights extends beyond their academic studies (such as voluntary work and/or work experience).
  • A high H2A (ie. 78-79% and above) is the minimum grade average usually required to be competitive for an HRS.
  • Applicants must have applied for, or be currently enrolled in a graduate research degree* in the human rights field at the University of Melbourne.
  • Applicants who have commenced their graduate research degree must have at least 12 months full-time or equivalent candidature remaining
  • Graduate research degrees have a research component of at least 66%.
  • International students must have an unconditional course offer at the University of Melbourne for the course for which they seek the support of a HRS.
  • Applicants seeking a HRS to undertake a graduate research degree must normally meet the academic requirements that apply to the Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) or Melbourne Research Scholarship (MRS).

For more information, visit this link

02 April 2013

Cartoon contest on press freedom open

Deadline: 4/1/13

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/cartoon-contest-press-freedom-open-worldwide

Cartoonists worldwide can participate in a contest celebrating press freedom.

The Doha Centre for Media Freedom (DCMF) has organized its DCMF World Press Freedom Cartoon Contest.

The DCMF aims to honor the bravery and creativity of courageous cartoonists and journalists who use their work to speak out against restrictions imposed on the media and society. Topics can include censorship, crackdowns on media outlets and attacks on journalists.

Each participant can contribute only one cartoon to the competition, which should address a media freedom or censorship issue from 2012 - 2013.

Cash prizes of US$1,500, US$1,000 and US$800 will be awarded to the three winners.

The submission deadline is April 1.

For more information, click here.

Reuters offers reporting course

Deadline: 2/25/13

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/reuters-offers-reporting-course-worldwide

Journalists worldwide working for broadcast news organizations can apply for fellowships to attend a course in London.

TrustMedia, a Thomson Reuters Foundation Service, offers a writing and reporting course May 13 - 17.

The core activity concerns the actual writing and reporting of news, as practiced by Reuters and other global agencies. Practical exercises form the core of the program, with an emphasis on improving basic reporting and writing skills including accuracy, impartiality, speed, clarity and structure.

Applicants must be currently working as a journalist or regular contributor to broadcast media organizations. They must be able to demonstrate a commitment to a career in journalism in their country, have at least two years’ professional experience and a good level in spoken and written English.

Full bursaries are available for journalists from the developing world/countries in political transition working for organizations with no resources for training. Bursaries include return air travel (economy class), accommodation and a modest living allowance.

Thomson Reuters Foundation also offers training for journalists from any region from an organization that has the resources to fully cover the costs of the program.

The deadline is April 1.

For more information, click here.

Environmental photography contest open

Deadline: 5/5/13

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/environmental-photography-contest-open-worldwide

Professional and amateur photographers worldwide can enter a contest.

The European Wind Energy Association and the Global Wind Energy Council are accepting entries for the Global Wind Day 2013 photo competition.

Participants are invited to submit photographs that capture personal stories behind wind energy technology. Each photograph should include a short text (no more than 300 words).

The text should describe where and how the picture was taken, and explain the decision behind capture that exact moment. It can also include personal views on wind energy and the photographer's relationship to it.

The global first-prize winner will receive an Amazon voucher with a value of EUR€1000 (US$1,290). There will be five runners up; one per continent (Europe, Asia, America, Africa and Australasia). Each continental winner will receive an Amazon voucher with a value of EUR€250 (US$320).

The deadline is May 5.

For more information, click here.

Human rights reporting contest open

Deadline: 5/31/13

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/human-rights-reporting-contest-open

Journalists from Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Germany can participate in this contest.

The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development in collaboration with Deutsche Welle broadcasting corporation is accepting entries for the German Development Media Awards. The aim of the contest is to honor journalists reporting on human rights and development issues.

Entries must have been published or broadcast in print, radio, television or online media between January 1, 2012 and May 31, 2013. Works must be written in one of the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Russian or Spanish.

The seven winners will receive cash prizes at EUR€2,000 (US$2,575) each. In addition, the awards also cover the costs for each of the seven winners to attend the awards ceremony to be held August 14, 2013 in Berlin, Germany.

The deadline is May 31.

For more information, click here.

Scripps Howard Semester in Washington open


http://ijnet.org/opportunities/scripps-howard-semester-washington-open-worldwide

Undergraduate journalism or communications students worldwide who are fluent in English can apply for an internship in Washington.

The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) will select two international students for the fall 2013 Scripps Howard Foundation Semester in Washington Internship Program, designed to give students abroad an opportunity to cover events in the U.S. capital, as well as to report and write feature stories for the Scripps Howard Foundation Wire.

Interns will work at the Scripps Howard News Service September - December. Stories written by Scripps Howard interns may be published in newspapers across the United States.

ICFJ will pay for round-trip economy airfare to and from the United States, housing, a per day meal/living/transportation allowance, and health insurance for the duration of the program.

Apply by April 13.

For more information, click here.