Institute for the Study of Human Rights Advocates Program

October 9, 2013 By Sonia Pun


Deadline- 1 November 2013

The Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) has been announced by Institute for the Study of Human Rights (ISHR), University of Columbia. The mission of this program is to strengthen the skills, knowledge, and networks of proven human rights defenders at the grassroots level.

Objectives-

• Skills workshops on advocacy planning and strategies, fundraising, press and media, and building sustainable organizations
• Columbia University courses on human rights, public health, the environment, development, and labor rights
• Meetings and networking opportunities with NGO staff, activists, policymakers, representatives of international institutions, and academics

Benefits-

ISHR makes every effort to provide full fellowships to cover program costs as well as travel and housing. A reasonable stipend is also provided to cover basic costs. ISHR staff will work with interested candidates who have been wait listed for the Program to identify potential funding sources in cases where ISHR has not secured the resources to provide a full fellowship.


Eligibility & Criteria-

• The Program is designed for lawyers, journalists, doctors, teachers, social workers, community organizers, and other human rights activists working with NGOs on issues including sexual and gender-based violence, domestic violence, minority rights, LGBT rights, labor rights, migration, health, social exclusion, environmental justice, and corporate social accountability.
• Participants are selected on the basis of their previous work experience in human rights, commitment to the human rights field, and demonstrated ability to pursue graduate-level studies. Full-time students or government officials will not be considered. Applicants holding full or part-time jobs pursuing their advocacy efforts are preferred.
• Advocates must work at the grassroots level. Fluency in English is required. Preference is given to those who have not previously had opportunities to travel and study internationally. Advocates must provide proof of institutional endorsement from their organizations for their participation in the Program and must commit to returning to that organization upon completion of the Program. Only one application per organization should be submitted.

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Photojournalism competition

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/photojournalism-competition-open-worldwide


Photojournalists and multimedia teams can submit their work.

The Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar hosts a photography competition. The goal of the seminar is to promote high standards of photojournalism through an annual educational conference and the competition.

All photographs must have been taken (except for picture story entries) between Nov. 1, 2012 and Oct. 15, 2013.

The picture categories are: spot news, general news, feature, sports action, sports feature, portrait/personality, pictorial, news picture story, international news, feature picture story/essay, sports picture story, product illustration, issue illustration, multimedia slideshow and multimedia interactive presentation.

There are two types of portfolio entries for this contest: Best Portfolio or Rich Mahan Best Student Portfolio. Each portfolio must include an entry from one multiple picture category - news picture story, feature picture story and sports picture story; and from one news category - spot news, general news and news picture story.

The prizes include: US$1,000 and Nikon equipment for best portfolio; US$750 and Nikon equipment for 1st place; US$250 for 2nd place student portfolio; US$100 3rd place student portfolio; and US$500 for Best in Show.

The deadline is Nov.4.

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Nieman Foundation offers journalism research fellowships

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/nieman-foundation-visiting-fellowships-offered-worldwide


Publishers, programmers, Web designers, media analysts, academics and journalists can apply.

The Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard offers three short-term visiting fellowships for research projects designed to advance journalism.

Applicants must demonstrate how their work at Nieman may improve the prospects for journalism’s future. This may be related to research, programming, design, financial strategies or another topic.

Nieman Visiting Fellows are invited for a few weeks to three months, depending on the scope of the project. They will have access to the resources at Harvard and throughout Cambridge, including scholars, research centers and libraries.

Fellows’ employers are encouraged to extend salary and benefits during the period of study. If they do not, a standard Nieman stipend will be provided. The Nieman Foundation will also help candidates find temporary housing.

Applicants must upload a proposal of up to 500 words on their project and how they plan to spend their time at Harvard, how the work will benefit journalism, and the amount of time, up to 12 weeks, needed to complete the work.

The deadline is Nov. 8.

For more information, click here.

Human rights program open for journalists

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/human-rights-program-open-journalists-worldwide

Journalists from low-income countries can apply for this program at Columbia University.

The Institute for the Study of Human Rights (ISHR) is accepting applications for the Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP). It will begin in the latter half of August and run until mid-December 2014.

The program leverages the resources of Columbia University and international organizations such as Human Rights Watch and WITNESS to provide proven grassroots leaders with skills-building and networking opportunities.

Through workshops, seminars, Columbia University classes and meetings with policy makers and potential funders, participants will share their experiences, reflect critically on their strategies, and plan future campaigns.

HRAP is designed for lawyers, journalists, doctors, teachers, social workers, community organizers and other human rights activists. Advocates must provide proof of institutional endorsement from their organizations for their participation in the program and must commit to returning to that organization.

Applicants from high-income countries will not be considered except those representing marginalized communities.

ISHR makes every effort to provide full funding to cover participants’ program costs as well as travel and housing. A stipend is also provided for basic costs.

The deadline is Nov. 1.

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Contest open to editorial cartoonists

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/contest-open-editorial-cartoonists-worldwide

Editorial cartoonists from around the world can enter this contest.

The United Nations is accepting entries for its Ranan Lurie Political Cartoon Awards.

Submissions should reflect fundamental UN principals, the importance of human dignity, mutual respect and friendship among nations, as well as economic consideration and environmental responsibilities toward each other.

Entries for these awards may be made by any professional individual, and should consist of political cartoons printed in any publication published anywhere, in any language. The entry must consist of reproductions only. The cartoon reproductions will be accepted only as published, with the name of publication, language and date included, accompanied by a newspaper reprint and translated into English.

The first-place winner will receive US$10,000. The second-place winner will receive US$5,000 and the third-place winner, US$3,000.

Submissions must have been published between Sept. 1, 2012 and Oct. 15, 2013.

The application deadline is Nov. 15.

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Tow-Knight Center for Entrepreneurial Journalism

http://ijnet.org/node/230671

The Tow-Knight Center for Entrepreneurial Journalism at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism is now accepting applications for the 2014 Advanced Certificate Program. The program begins on January 21, 2014 and ends on May 23, 2014. Applications are due at the end of October. The application is easy and quick to complete, so we encourage you to apply!

Apply Now!

We welcome applicants with a passion for innovation and experience in journalism and/or related media, business or technology fields.

This page is a resource for interested candidates, where you can find what you need to know about the application process, fees, our alumni and any other questions you might have.

So, tell me a bit more about the entrepreneurial journalism program…

The Tow-Knight Entrepreneurial Journalism Program is a unique, 15-week intensive immersion into the entrepreneurial process. Each year we select a small group of outstanding individuals who spend the winter and spring with us in the heart of New York City developing their own entrepreneurial journalism projects (sites, apps, services, products, etc). Here’s more on the curriculum. Each participant earns an advanced certificate in Entrepreneurial Journalism — the first such certificate in the country– through a combination of coursework, practical training and building something new! Watch a four-minute video to learn more about what our program is like.

What kind of candidate are we looking for?

Anyone with passion for an idea, an interest in entrepreneurial journalism and professional experience in either journalism, media, technology or business. Minimum requirements include creativity, English fluency and a tolerance for risk, uncertainty and occasional failure. We thrive on diversity and consider all applicants on the basis of their individual strengths.

How do I apply?

Easy! Just submit the application.

What are the application questions?

Here’s a list of the application questions in case you’d like to answer them offline before submitting your application.

When is the application deadline?

Our application season lasts through October 31.

When will I know if I’ve been accepted?

Final decisions for 2014 will be made in November. Regardless of when you submit your application, we will reply to your application within a month of submission with follow-up questions, an interview request, or an update on our process.

Is there any tuition assistance?

Scholarship assistance is available in some cases for tuition, though we generally do not have funding for living expenses or travel.

What are the program dates for the 2014 class?

The 15-week program runs from January 21, 2014 through May 23, 2014. Classes are held on Mondays from 9:30am to 5:30pm. Workshops and field trips to startups take place on Wednesdays and Fridays during the daytime, with occasional weekday evening seminars. Special weekend sessions, independent work, group trips and other events will also be scheduled during the term.

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John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships program at Stanford

http://ijnet.org/node/225062

The John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships at Stanford is a program for accomplished journalists and journalism entrepreneurs. Each year, 12 U.S. and eight International journalists are selected to spend an academic year at Stanford working on a journalism challenge they have identified.

This ambitious program is a force for journalism innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership. Fellows spend their time absorbing knowledge, improving skills and developing prototypes that will enable them to be effective innovators for years to come.

And they do it the way Knight Fellows always have: They set their own course and alter it as they see fit. They leverage the resources of a great university and Silicon Valley. And they learn from rich interactions with journalists from around the world.

What are we looking for?

We want journalists and journalism innovators who have already accomplished a lot and are ambitious to do more. Ideally, candidates will have at least five years of professional experience. Fellows receive a stipend of $65,000, plus supplements for moving expenses, health insurance, books, housing and childcare. All program activities and most classes are open to spouses and partners of Fellows.

The application deadline is Dec. 1, 2013, for international applicants and Jan. 15, 2014, for U.S. applicants. For more information, visit our website.

MIT hosts journalism bootcamp on energy, climate

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/mit-hosts-journalism-bootcamp-energy-climate-worldwide

Journalists interested in how energy is extracted from nature and the consequences can apply for a three-day workshop at MIT.

The Knight Science Journalism Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is accepting applications for its intensive course on energy and climate, which will take place at MIT's campus in Cambridge.

First-rank experts will discuss topics ranging from solar power research such as the artificial leaf and wearable solar panels, to understanding the mechanics of climate models. The course will explore the fact and fiction of climate change and the intersection of science and politics.

Participants are required to attend all sessions.

Selected journalists will receive US$750 for travel expenses and will be provided lodging for three nights. Meals will be provided.

The deadline is Oct 11.

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World Health Organization hosts photo contest

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/world-health-organization-hosts-photo-contest-worldwide

Anyone ages 14 to 19 can participate in a photo competition.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking images, demonstrating health and illness through the eyes of youth.

The themes of the photos include: adolescents engaging in healthy activities, adolescents learning about health; adolescents using health services; staying healthy despite the environment and risk-behaviors; and adolescents advocating health.

The winner of the competition will have the opportunity to work with WHO as one of 10 contributing photographers for the Health for the World’s Adolescents Report. Each winner will be provided with a grant of $US1,000 to take photos.

The deadline is Oct. 15.

For more information, click here.

Environmental reporting grants available

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/environmental-reporting-grants-available-worldwide

Media professionals who report on the environment or are interested in strengthening the environmental news community can apply for a grant.

The Earth Journalism Network is seeking to invest in strategic opportunities for media development, build the capacities of local environmental journalism networks and their members, and help energy reporters respond to their communities’ needs.

Projects aimed at building networks of environmental journalists are especially encouraged to apply. Projects that use innovative methods to build networks or distribute environmental news will also be favorably viewed.

The network has a total of US$50,000 available for the coming year, to be divided among at least five projects.

In the past, the Earth Journalism Network has supported local initiatives such as the creation of an SMS-based environmental news service in the Philippines, the development of training materials for the use of Web 2.0 tools in environmental journalism in Argentina and the establishment of a network of environmental journalists in South and Central Asia.

The deadline is Oct. 15.

For more information, click here.