Tupilak launches anti-discrimination reporting contest [Belarus]

Print, online and broadcast journalists can apply for this contest.

The Journalists for Tolerance civil initiative and
Tupilak organize the contest "Best journalist and fighter against discrimination in Belarus in 2019."

The contest accepts print and online articles and photo, audio, video reporting.

The winner will receive a trophy and diploma.

The deadline is Dec. 1.


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Vacancy:Mongabay seeks writer [Worldwide]

Journalists with three or more years of experience with exceptional English fluency can apply for this full-time, remote position.

Mongabay is looking for a staff features writer to produce regular stories on conservation and environmental issues in English.

Responsibilities include coverage of the status of high conservation value forests, the intersection of land rights and environmental change, governance issues around natural resources extraction and development, analysis relevant to ecology and species, and threats to environmental defenders including indigenous peoples and local communities.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of conservation, land rights and environmental issues, an extensive source network, experience with data journalism and multimedia reporting, and more.

Apply now.


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Yousef Jameel Program offers Journalism fellowship [Egypt]

Egyptian students can apply for this fellowship to pursue a master's degree in journalism and mass communication at the American University in Cairo.

Yousef Jameel, working with the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP), established the Yousef Jameel Public Leadership Program, with the overall objective of building the capacity of young competent Egyptian nationals in several areas.

Students must complete their master's degrees within a period of two and a half years including an optional semester as a study-abroad.

The organizers cover full tuitions, student services and activities fees, in addition to a monthly stipend and accommodation allowance for non-residents of Cairo.

Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.2.

The deadline is Feb. 1, 2020.

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Health journalism Award seeks entries [Latin America]

Print, TV and video journalists living in Latin America who covered health issues in 2018 and 2019 are invited to compete.

Roche Labs Latin America and the Fundación Gabo (FNPI) call for the eighth edition of the Roche Health Journalism Award.

Entries may be submitted in three categories: audio journalism, digital journalism and daily coverage. Works must focus on one or more of the following topics: noncommunicable diseases, rare or orphan diseases, innovation in health care, innovation in health systems and regulation, reforms and public policies.

Winners will receive a full scholarship to participate in a workshop of their choice offered by Fundación Gabo or may choose to attend the Gabriel García Márquez Journalism Award Festival, held every year in Medellín, Colombia.

The deadline to apply is April 2, 2020.


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CIPESA offers grants for digital rights initiatives [Africa]

Organizations and coalitions working to advance digital rights in Africa can apply for funding.

The Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) is accepting entries for the Africa Digital Rights Fund (ADRF).

The fund is intended for projects in digital rights advocacy, access to information, litigation, research, policy analysis, digital literacy, disinformation, digital security skills building and more.

Grants range from US$1,000 to US$20,000.

The deadline is Dec. 6.

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