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
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