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New initiative celebrates excellence in video journalism from underrepresented regions
A new media initiative, the Global Video News Awards, has been launched to recognise and amplify outstanding journalism from the Global South, addressing long-standing imbalances in whose stories gain international visibility. Unveiled at a high-profile event in Dubai, the awards aim to honour video journalists, camera operators, producers, and documentary makers whose work deepens public understanding of social change, conflict, culture, and public-interest issues across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Entries will be judged on impact, originality, ethical reporting, and narrative depth, with finalists receiving professional development opportunities such as networking and mentorship alongside prizes. Organisers highlighted how digital platforms and mobile technologies have empowered storytellers to reach global audiences without reliance on traditional Western media gatekeepers. Media professionals welcomed the initiative as timely, noting that global news landscapes are increasingly shaped by reporting from the Global South. The awards signal growing recognition of diverse narratives and efforts to make international journalism more inclusive.
To read the full story: https://tjcproject.org/global-video-news-awards-set-to-elevate-storytelling-from-the-global-south/