Women photographers grant launched [Worldwide]

Image result for PHmuseumWomen and female-identifying photographers can apply for a grant.
PHmuseum has established the PHM 2017 Women Photographers Grant to empower the work of female professionals of all ages and from all countries working in diverse areas of photography.
Contestants must submit a project featuring eight to 20 photos. At least four of them must have been shot after Jan. 1, 2015. 
The first, second and third place winners will receive GBP5,000 (US$6,636), GBP2,000 (US$2,654) and GBP1,000 (US$1,327), respectively, in addition to a projection at Photo Vogue Festival 2017, a publication on YET Magazine and promotion via PHmuseum.
The New Generation Prize features a workshop at International Summer School of Photography 2018, an automatic nomination for the World Press Photo 2018 Joop Swart Masterclass, as well as a projection at Photo Vogue Festival 2017, a publication on YET Magazine and promotion via PHmuseum. 
The deadline is Oct. 12. The early-bird fee is GBP15 (US$20) until Sept. 21. The regular entry fee is GBP25 (US$33).
For more information, click here.

Globo Network offers internship [Brazil]

Image result for Globo NetworkJournalism students who will graduate in December 2018 or December 2019 can apply for an internship.
Globo Network, Brazil's largest broadcasting organization, is seeking candidates for its 2018 internship program. Participants will experience all areas of Globo TV and deepen their knowledge of the broadcast media industry.
The internship program will be held in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Brasília, Recife and Belo Horizonte for the duration of 12 to 24 months. Interns will receive a stipend, transportation allowance, life insurance and meal vouchers.
The selection process is divided into an online test, a group test and individual interviews.
The entry deadline is Sept. 28.
For more information (in Portuguese), click here.

Journalism challenge accepting projects [South Africa]

Image result for South Africa Media Innovation ProgramIndependent media companies, nonprofits and new ventures can apply for funding.
The South Africa Media Innovation Program has launched its innovation challenge for projects and organizations that are building news and information products that engage and inform local or underserved communities.
Projects must address one or more of the following focus areas: digital native products; reaching rural communities; searching for new ways to connect people with information; engaging people in official languages that are underserved; technology innovation for distribution; new revenue opportunities; and transition to digital.
The total grant funding is ZAR3,000,000, with up to ZAR500,000 per project. Winners will also receive expert advice, mentorship and training to help them develop a viable media product or platform.
The deadline is Oct. 31.
For more information, click here.

Iceland Writers Retreat open [Worldwide]

Image result for Iceland Writers Retreat AlumniWriters interested in developing their skills and contacts can apply for this program.
The Iceland Writers Retreat Alumni Award offers writers in need of financial support an opportunity to attend the Iceland Writers Retreat April 11 to 15, 2018 in Reykjavik, Iceland.
The retreat features a series of small-group writing workshops and cultural tours designed to introduce participants to Iceland’s literary heritage. The main focus will be literary fiction, nonfiction and memoir. 
Applicants can compete for either full or partial funding. Full funding covers participation in the program, accommodations and round-trip flights to Iceland. Partial funding covers the participant fee only, and neither accommodation nor round trip flights.
Candidates must demonstrate they are unable to afford the cost of flights to Iceland and accommodation to receive full funding.
The deadline is Oct. 31.
For more information, click here.

The Texas Tribune seeks fellows [US]

Image result for The Texas TribuneAspiring journalists and programmers can apply for student fellowships in Austin, Texas.
The Texas Tribune is accepting applications for its spring and summer 2018 fellowships. Fellows work part time during the fall and spring semesters and full time during the summer.
The organization hosts a range of fellowships focusing on data visualization, reporting, copy editing, photo editing, art, engagement and events.
The deadline for the spring semester is Oct. 1 and for the summer is Nov. 15.
For more information, click here.

Gulf News seeks videographer [UAE]

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Experienced broadcast journalists can apply for this position in Dubai.
Gulf News is looking for a videographer to create engaging short-form video and in-depth mini features. 
The ideal candidate is a self-starting idea-generator who can take raw footage and interviews from the field and produce strong journalism using text and graphics to build engaging stories for online video. 
Applicants must have a minimum of five years of experience as a videographer using Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Avid or similar.
For more information, click here

Documentary film festival on human rights seeks entries [Worldwide]

Image result for Ukrainian Helsinki Human Rights UnionDocumentary filmmakers worldwide who focus on human rights can submit their works to this contest.
The Docudays UA International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival, organized by the Ukrainian Helsinki Human Rights Union, will take place March 23 to 30 in Kiev, Ukraine.
Categories include docu/life, docu/right, docu/short (films up to 45 minutes long) and the national category docu/Ukraine. The winners in these categories will receive cash prizes of US$1,000. There is also the Andrei Matrosov prize and the audience award of US$1,000 each.
Competitive films must have been produced between 2016 and 2017.
The deadline is Nov. 30.
For more information, click here.

Press Release : IPC CONDEMNS ARMY INVASION OF ABIA STATE NUJ SECRETARIAT

Image result for INTERNATIONAL PRESS CENTERThe International Press Centre, Lagos-Nigeria condemns the recent invasion of Abia state NUJ secretariat by Nigerian soldiers of Operation Python Dance on Tuesday 12th of September, 2017.

According to media report, “the military personnel reportedly beat up journalists at sight and destroyed their working tools, furniture, documents and other property yet to be quantified.”

The Director of IPC, Mr. Lanre Arogundade in a statement described the unprovoked attack as shameful and a clampdown on democracy as the list of attacked journalists recently seems to grow daily with the worrisome trend becoming more condemnable.

“If the military wants to exercise its authority and strength it should be channeled into assisting the media to make progress in a democratic era and not victimizing the media professionals,” Arogundade said.

IPC therefore calls on the Chief of Defense Staff and Chief of Army Staff to thoroughly probe the incident so that all the personnel involved would be made to face the law.

While this is being done, Mr. Arogundade said the military authorities should take immediate steps to replace all damaged equipment in the Abia State NUJ secretariat.

SGD:
Melody Akinjiyan
Program Assistant/Safety Desk Officer IPC

+2348162206470