Events

Applications are now open—until September 14, 2025—for the newly launched International Civil Society Week (ICSW) Journalist Fellowship 2025, offering journalists worldwide a fully funded opportunity to participate in one of the most significant global civil society gatherings. What Is ICSW? ICSW is the world’s largest assembly of civil society actors, convened by CIVICUS, a global civil society alliance with over 15,000 members across 175+ countries. Co-organized with the Asia Democracy Network (ADN), the 2025 edition will take place November 1–5, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand. Grounded in a legacy dating to the 1995 CIVICUS World Assemblies,...

Vodacom has officially announced the entry dates and prize money for the 2025 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards (VJOYs), one of South Africa’s most prestigious journalism honours. The awards, now in their 23rd year, recognise outstanding reporting across multiple platforms and celebrate the essential role of journalists in strengthening democracy and accountability. Entries for the 2025 edition open on Monday, 1 September 2025, and will close on Friday, 10 October 2025. Journalists from print, radio, television, online, and photography are eligible to submit their work. The competition continues to uphold its tradition of inclusivity,...

The selection panel of the prestigious Václav Havel Human Rights Prize has announced its three finalists for 2025. The laureate will receive €60,000, along with a trophy and diploma, recognition of outstanding civil-society contributions to human rights across Europe and beyond. Among the finalists are two imprisoned journalists from the South Caucasus: Mzia Amaghlobeli of Georgia and Ulvi Hasanli of Azerbaijan—both emblematic of unwavering commitment to press freedom under repression. Amaghlobeli is a co-founder of independent media outlets Batumelebi and Netgazeti, and her arrest followed courageous reporting amid protests. Hasanli, director of Abzas Media, has...

Assel Satubaldina, managing editor of The Astana Times, has been selected for the prestigious Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalism Fellowship, a flagship United Nations program that aims to deepen journalists’ understanding of international affairs and the UN system. Her selection marks a significant achievement both for her career and for Kazakhstan’s growing representation in global media initiatives. The fellowship, which runs virtually during September and October 2025, brings together journalists from developing countries and economies in transition. Fellows participate in high-level briefings with senior UN officials, take part in interviews and press events, and build professional...

Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna has been posthumously awarded the Order of Freedom, Ukraine’s highest civilian honour, following confirmation of her death in Russian captivity. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the award in recognition of her “outstanding personal contribution to the development of independent journalism, the defence of freedom of speech, and unwavering civic position.” Roshchyna, 28, was an award-winning freelance war reporter who had covered frontline stories in eastern and southern Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion. She went missing in August 2022 while reporting in the occupied territories. After nearly three years of silence and failed...

Columbia University has named four women journalists as the recipients of the 2025 Maria Moors Cabot Prizes, recognizing their outstanding contributions to journalism across the Americas. This marks only the second time in the prize’s 87-year history that all Gold Medal honorees are women, highlighting the growing influence and leadership of women in investigative and public interest reporting. Nora Gámez Torres of the Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald was praised as one of the most reliable and consistent voices on Cuba in U.S. media. Her reporting has offered deep insights into Cuban civil society...

The Journalists’ Charity officially launched the Wales Media Awards 2025 on 18 July 2025, inviting news organizations, freelancers, student reporters, photographers, audio teams, and digital storytellers from across Wales to submit high‑quality journalism produced between June 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025. This annual awards program celebrates outstanding journalistic excellence in English and Welsh, across categories including News Writer, Political Journalist, Podcast of the Year, Community Journalism, and Outstanding Contribution to Journalism. Last year’s awards took place on 15 November 2024 at Cardiff’s Parkgate Hotel. The Wales Media Awards not only honor journalism but also...

Italy has designated May 3, World Press Freedom Day, as its official National Day in Memory of Journalists Killed in the Line of Duty, underscoring a commitment to upholding press freedom in a polarized media environment. The initiative, endorsed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, aims to honor journalists who have made the ultimate sacrifice while underlining the public’s right to independent reporting. Meloni’s commemoration emphasized both historical and contemporary challenges faced by Italian journalists, from the tragic murders of foreign correspondents like Ilaria Alpi and Maria Grazia Cutuli to the ongoing risk of intimidation and legal pressure...

The Council of Europe, in collaboration with the EU-funded PRO‑FREX programme, organised a two-day “Training of Trainers” session in Shkodër, Albania, aimed at enhancing the capacity of law enforcement to protect journalists. Over 25 senior police instructors, academy representatives, and legal officers participated, engaging in interactive exercises focused on threats journalists face, European Court of Human Rights standards, and practical strategies for reporting incidents. This training aligns with Albania’s broader EU accession agenda, acknowledging that a free press is foundational to democracy. It emphasises the police's ethical and legal obligations—both domestic and international—to uphold freedom...

The Women in Media 2025 conference, held in Suva, Fiji, brought together female journalists from across the Pacific region to address ongoing challenges and advocate for meaningful reforms in the media industry. The gathering served as a crucial platform for discussing gender equality, safety, representation, and the unique obstacles women face while working in media throughout the Pacific. Journalists, editors, media leaders, and advocates shared personal experiences, research findings, and collective strategies aimed at breaking down systemic barriers that hinder women’s progress in the field. Participants emphasized the need to ensure that women not only...

The Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP), led by Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) and the Stanley Center for Peace and Security, has opened applications for its COP30 Reporting Fellowship. The program will support journalists from low- and middle-income countries to cover the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), taking place in Belém, Brazil, in November 2025. Fellowship Details: In-Person Cohort: Journalists will travel to Belém for both the World Leaders’ Summit (Nov 6–7) and COP30 (Nov 10–21). Virtual Cohort: For Pacific Island journalists who will participate remotely. Support Includes: Round-trip airfare, accommodation, meals, insurance, local...

On June 2, 2025, three journalists from Akhbar Al Khaleej, a sister publication of the Gulf Daily News, were recognized for their outstanding contributions to journalism at the 2025 Prime Minister’s Award for Journalism in Bahrain. Mohammed Qasim Al Saie received the Best Interview Award. Ali Abdulkhaleq was honored with the Best Visual Journalistic Content Award. Jamil Ahmed Sarhan earned the Best Infographic Report Award. These accolades underscore the journalists' commitment to excellence and the vital role of media in Bahrain's development. Reference -  https://www.gdnonline.com/Details/1354675/A-moment-of-pride-for-three-AAK-journalists

"Gaza: Journalists Under Fire" – National Film Premiere & Panel Discussion by Arab Center DCDate: Wednesday, May 29, 2025Time: 6:00 PM EDTLocation: Arab Center, Washington, DCThe Arab Center, in collaboration with Brave New Films and the National Writers Union, presents the premiere of Gaza: Journalists Under Fire. This documentary commemorates the lives and work of Palestinian journalists Bilal Jadallah, Heba Al-Abadlah, and Ismail Al-Ghoul, who were killed while covering the war in Gaza. A panel discussion will follow the screening, featuring experts and advocates addressing media suppression, freedom of the press under occupation, and the...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Amnesty International Group 471 Hosts Public Event Honoring World Press Freedom Day Carlsbad, CA — In recognition of World Press Freedom Day, Amnesty International San Diego North County Group 471 will host a free public event on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Pilgrim United Church of Christ in Carlsbad. The event will spotlight the growing threats faced by journalists around the world and highlight the vital role of a free press in defending human rights and freedom of speech. The evening will feature a screening of the acclaimed Frontline documentary "Putin vs. the Press", followed...

The executive director and editor-in-chief of the Media Development Foundation and Myth Detector is a key advocate for press freedom in Georgia. DW Director General on presenting the DW Freedom of Speech Award: "Tamar Kintsurashvili’s work is crucial in the fight against disinformation and in promoting media literacy in Georgia. Her efforts to combat domestic and international propaganda are essential for freedom of the press, freedom of expression and trust in free media. The country is currently at a crossroads: a parliament without an active opposition, a frozen EU accession process and new authoritarian media laws that...

The 3rd edition of the Mediterranean Agora for Journalism is taking place from April 28 to 30, 2025, in Marseille, France. Organized by Journalisme & Citoyenneté, this event brings together journalists, media professionals, and civil society actors to discuss the future of journalism in Africa and the Mediterranean region. Key Themes and Events Opening Evening (April 28): Held at the MUCEM, this session titled “Syria, A Time for Hope?” explores the challenges and prospects of reporting on Syria. Translations are available in French, English, and Arabic. Second Evening (April 29): At the Palais du Pharo,...

The discussion, ‘Stop the killing of journalists in the world’s deadliest war zones: Palestine, Syria and Yemen’, will feature the participation of: Nasser Abu Bakr, IFJ Vice-President and President of the Palestinian Journalists‘ Syndicate (PJS - Palestine) Adhwan Alahmari, IFJ West Asia sub-group President and President of the Saudi Journalists’ Association (SJA - Saudi Arabia) Mouzon Morshed, President of the Syrian Journalists’ Association (SJA - Syria) Nabil Al Osaidi, Honorary Treasurer of the Yemeni Journalists’ Syndicate (YJS - Yemen) Opening remarks will be delivered by the IFJ President Dominique Pradalié and the discussion will be moderated by...

AHCJ is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism. Now in its 21st year, the contest recognizes the best of health care journalism across all platforms. The 2024 contest drew 438 entries in 14 categories; there were 14 first-place winners. “Every year the contest committee takes steps to improve the AHCJ Awards. This year we chose to focus on revamping the student category in an effort to level the playing field for student reporters,” said Christine Herman, AHCJ board member and contest committee chair. This year, entries...

Donegal Town journalist Aoife Breslin has been honoured with Croatia’s Golden Pen Award, known locally as the Zlatna Penkala. Based in Dublin and writing for the Lonely Planet, Aoife was recognised for her work on an article exploring Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast. The evocative travel feature brought readers on a journey from must-see tourist hotspots such as Diocletian’s Palace to a rural olive oil producer, from luxury hotels to ancient ruins, and her personal highlight, kayaking on the pristine waters of the Adriatic. She was thrilled to return to Croatia to pick up the prestigious award....

Date: October 15 - 18, 2025  The nation’s largest media convention for professionals and college students, MediaFest 25, will take place October 15-18 at the Grand Hyatt Washington. Hosted in the heart of the nation’s capital, just a short walk from iconic landmarks, including the National Mall, Smithsonian Museums, White House, and Washington Monument. Sponsored by the Associated Collegiate Press, College Media Association, and Society of Professional Journalists, MediaFest 25 will offer a dynamic lineup of workshops, networking opportunities, and industry-leading speakers. Organizers are currently accepting proposals for session presentations. For more details and to submit a session proposal, visit MediaFest25.com...

South Africa’s journalists, the time has come to showcase your excellence! The South African National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) in partnership with Standard Bank, sponsors of the Sikuvile Journalism Awards, reminds all journalists to submit their finest work from January 1 to December 31, 2024, for the prestigious 2025 awards. The call for entries officially opened in early February, and we urge all journalists not to wait until the last minute to enter. The deadline of March 31st is fast approaching, and any delay could cost you an opportunity to be recognised for your exceptional reporting....

Journalists solidarity for the freedom of journalism at the 38th ordinary session of the Assembly of The African Union at the headquarter of AU in Addis Ababa on 15 February 2025.   https://x.com/ajhumanrightsar/status/1890846797821620632?s=46&t=DaP6__pf7FbJCsSLf_fetg  

February 17, 2025 Thiruvananthapuram: The state capital will host the national women journalists' conclave on Tuesday and Wednesday. The conclave is organised by the information and public relations department. Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the event at Mascot Hotel on Tuesday. VK Prasanth, MLA, will preside over the function, with health minister Veena George as the chief guest. Mayor Arya Rajendran and journalist Maya Sharma will deliver keynote speeches. Meanwhile, a photo exhibition featuring works by women journalists and photographers will be inaugurated by higher education minister R Bindu on Monday at Tagore Theatre....

Location: Doha, Qatar - Date: February 09 - 10, 2025 - This conference, titled “Journalism in the Global South: Expanding Epistemological Frameworks,” delves into contemporary theories and research on journalism practices emerging from the Global South. Discussion topics will focus on the dominant global news narratives that often overshadow marginalized voices, offering alternative perspectives that empower individuals to share their own stories. The conference will also address the ethical implications faced by journalists and media organizations—a crucial dialogue given the recent geopolitical shifts that highlight these issues. Furthermore, we will examine the dynamics of journalism education...

Dr. Agnès Callamard is Secretary General at Amnesty International. She leads the organization’s human rights work and is its chief spokesperson. She is responsible for providing overall leadership of the International Secretariat, including setting the strategic direction for the organization and managing relations with Amnesty International’s national entities. Agnès has been a prominent figure in the human rights world for decades. In 2016, she was appointed as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary, or arbitrary killings. Along with her UN work, Agnès was also the Director of Global Freedom of Expression at Columbia...

Nominations are invited for the Shorenstein Journalism Award 2025. The Walter H. Shorenstein Asia Pacific Research Center (APARC), Stanford University's hub for the interdisciplinary study of contemporary Asia, invites nominations for the 2025 Shorenstein Journalism Award. The award recognizes outstanding journalists and journalism organizations for their significant contributions to reporting on the complexities of the Asia-Pacific region. The award alternates between recipients who have primarily contributed to Asian news media and those whose work has mainly appeared in Western news media. In the 2025 cycle, the award will recognize a recipient from the former category....

Date: February 27 - 28, 2025 Location: Online -  Beyond Surviving: a Conference on Taking Big Swings and Building Resilience in Tough Times Thursday, Feb. 27 - Friday, Feb 28, 2025 DO YOU WANT TO Hear what top editors want in pitches? Learn insider secrets to landing fellowships, diversifying revenue, and creating a portfolio of meaningful work? Connect with a community of creators who make a good living while telling stories that have an impact? Register for Institute for Independent Journalists 2025 Freelance Conference! 12 live sessions, delivering 15 hours of learning, for just $59...

Date: March 06- 09, 2025  Location: Minneapolis, USA -  Join IRE & NICAR for our annual data journalism conference - March 6-9, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. To help plan your conference, check out the schedule at a glance below. Wed, March 5 3 - 6:30 pm: Pick up your badge or register on-site at the conference registration desk located on the 4th floor of the hotel Thu, March 6 7:30 am - 5 pm: Pick up your badge or register on-site at the conference registration desk located on the 4th floor of the hotel 8...

Date: 20 - 24 November, 2025  Location: Kuala Lampur, Malaysia -  https://gijc2025.org/

Date - April 24 - 26, 2025 -  Location - Seattle, USA -  What to expect at NHSJC HELPFUL INSTRUCTION Hundreds of instructional sessions how to improve your publications and sites — and serve your readers and community. Pre-convention workshops that take a deep dive into trends and technology. Registration opens at noon CT on Jan. 28. HONORS & RECOGNITION Presenting the top national awards in scholastic media — NSPA Pacemakers, Individual Awards and Best of Show JEA National Student Media Contests and Quiz Bowl JEA & NSPA recognition of the nation’s top journalism advisers NEWSMAKERS & EXPERTS The...

Date - 21 - 23 October 2025 - Location - Madrid, Spain -  In 2025, FIPP will mark a historic milestone – its 100th anniversary. To celebrate a century of innovation and leadership in the global media industry, we are thrilled to take the FIPP World Media Congress back to Madrid from 21st to 23rd October 2025. This event will bring together media professionals from across the globe for three days of insightful discussions, keynote presentations, workshops, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Whether you’re a seasoned industry leader or a rising innovator, the FIPP Congress promises to...

Date: March 25, 2025 Location: Leonardo Royal Hotel, Tower Hill, London -  The Society of Editors is delighted to announce the highly anticipated Media Freedom Conference 2025: The Future of News, in partnership with Allwyn and Vodafone.  This conference is designed for anyone who works in news, particularly newsroom leaders and emerging leaders who aspire to drive innovation and bring about meaningful change. It is aimed at delegates who are agents for change, seeking solutions and ideas to shape the future of journalism. Renowned as a cornerstone event for newsroom leaders, editors, journalists, and academic thought...

Date: 09 - 13 April 2025  Location: Perugia, Italy -  International Journalism Festival will be held on 09 - 13th April 2025.    https://www.journalismfestival.com/

January 15, 2025 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the AU and  46th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council 12th -16th February 2025 #38AUSummit ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR JOURNALISTS NOW OPEN The Information and Communication Directorate (ICD) of the African Union Commission (AUC) hereby announces that the online registration for journalists interested to cover the 46th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council and the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the AU Heads of State scheduled to take place from 12th - 16th February 2025, has been launched on the AU website. These two sessions will be preceded by that of the Permanent...

Date: May 05-07 - Source: UNESCO -  Location: Bucharest, Romania -  A global event organized by UNESCO to discuss issues related to press freedom and the safety of journalists worldwide.   World Press Freedom Day 2024 | UNESCO

December 21, 2024 - Source: NUJ - NUJ members held vigils in Dublin and Limerick today (Saturday 21 December) to highlight attacks on journalists and journalism in Gaza. The Dublin vigil took place at lunchtime vigil at the Wolfe Tone Statue, St Stephen's Green, where members and their joined the vigil of remembrance and to protest at the killing and targeting of journalists in Gaza. The Irish Executive Council of the National Union of Journalists asked members to take time from their Christmas preparations to extend solidarity to our sister union in Palestine, to remember...

December 15, 2024 - Source: malaymail - KUCHING - Former TV3 journalist Basri Mohamad, 82, was named ‘Tokoh Wartawan’ at the Kenyalang Journalism Awards 2024 (KJA 2024) held at a hotel here last night. Basri, who was the private television station’s first video journalist, had a 20-year foray into the world of broadcasting, and was appointed the station’s representative in Sarawak from 1989 to 2009. At that time, TV3’s news coverage which showcased news and information such as the uniqueness, cultural richness, and traditions of the Land of the Hornbills, was regarded as a bridge...

The One Young World Journalist of the Year Award recognises three of the world's most promising journalists aged 18 to 35. The award highlights the work of young journalists who are creating powerful and meaningful change, providing the essential means to ensure freedom of speech and ensuring human rights are justly upheld in all regions worldwide. These 3 young journalists have all been selected as winners based on the influential work they have carried out in their countries and communities. The winners were selected from a shortlist by One Young World’s expert judging.   The Winners   César...

The 32nd edition of RSF’s Press Freedom Awards took place on 3 December 2024 in Washington, DC. The laureates were: Palestinian journalist Waël al-Dahdouh (Courage Prize); Ukrainian journalist and co-founder of the NGO The Reckoning Project, Nataliya Gumenyuk (Impact Prize); Indian journalist Ravish Kumar (Independence Prize), Burkina Faso journalist Mariam Ouédraogo (Mohamed Maïga Prize for African Investigative Journalism) and Belgian photojournalist Gaël Turine (Lucas Dolega-SAIF Photo Prize). Each year, the RSF Press Freedom Awards honour the work of journalists and media outlets that have made significant contributions to the defence and promotion of press freedom worldwide....

Date: Thursday, 28 November 2024 - Rory Peck Awards Celebrating the most outstanding work by freelance journalists & filmmakers worldwide.   Date and time: Thu, 28 Nov 2024 18:30 - 23:00 GMT Location: BFI Southbank Belvedere Road London SE1 8XT United Kingdom   About this event This year's Rory Peck Awards Ceremony is happening on Thursday 28th November 2024 at 18:30 at the BFI Southbank! Join us for a night of celebration and recognition as we honor outstanding achievements by freelance journalists and filmmakers working in news and current affairs. Established in 1995, the Awards highlight the significant contribution of freelancers to the...

November 27, 2024 - Source: Public Media Alliance - The leaders of eight international public service media broadcasters – the DG8 – met in Sydney to discuss key challenges for public media, including journalist safety, censorship, the value of public service media today and how to engage with third-party platforms. The leaders of eight international public service media broadcasters – the DG8 – from like-minded democratic nations Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States, met on 12 and 13 November in Sydney under the presidency of the Australian Broadcasting...

November 24, 2024 - Source: Al Jazeera - Al Jazeera English Channel has won an Association for International Broadcasting (AIB) award for its consistent and uncompromising news coverage of the Gaza genocide. “War on Gaza” was announced as the winner in the Continuing News Coverage category at the 20th AIB gala evening in London on 22 November. Other nominees included CNN Worldwide, BBC and ITV. The hour-long compilation of excerpts from the perspective of committed Al Jazeera English journalists offers a fresh insight into Israel’s War on Gaza and yearlong genocide. “This year’s recognition reaffirms our...

November 20, 2024 - Source: IPI - Mission to support independent media and urge authorities to respect freedom of expression and media freedom. On November 25–26, the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners will conduct a solidarity and fact-finding mission to Slovakia to assess the state of press freedom in the country amid a scaling back of democratic freedoms. The mission will be led by the International Press Institute (IPI) and joined by ARTICLE 19 Europe, the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) and the European Center for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF). As the environment...

November 20, 2024 - Source: risingnepaldaily - By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, Nov. 20: Yadav Prasad Pant Research and Development Foundation awarded two individuals and facilitated one who made significant contributions in the fields of journalism and society. The Foundation conferred Yadav Prasad Pant Journalism Award to Madan Lamsal, Editor-in-Chief of New Business Age and Arthik Abhiyan Daily at a programme organised on the 100th memorial day of the late Dr. Pant in Kathmandu on Sunday. Likewise, Ramadevi Pant Social Award was presented to Prem Kumari Rai, Chairperson of the Home-Based Workers Women’s Dhaka Entrepreneurs Society while...

November 18, 2024 - Source: Tehran Times - The "Assassination of Truth" ceremony took place in Tehran on Monday to honor over 200 journalists killed by Israeli fire in Gaza and Lebanon in the past year. The event was attended by various Iranian officials, professors, students, local and international media activists, as well as ambassadors from several countries residing in Tehran. Peyman Jebelli, the director of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), spoke at the conference, referencing Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah's declaration that "the time of victory has come," and confirmed that the Resistance leader's...

The second edition of the European Agora for Journalism, supported by the European Union, will take place in Brussels on 20, 21 and 22 November. The topic of this edition is ‘A.I., the media, Europe and me: European Journalism and the challenge of Artificial Intelligence’. For three days, journalists from the 27 countries of the European Union and neighbouring countries will gather in Brussels to think about the future of journalism and media education in Europe. Media from Armenia, Moldova, Ukraine and Georgia are also participating in the event. Ukraine will be one of the...

International Journalist Day is observed every year on November 19. It’s a day that’s celebrated in honor of the memories of those journalists who laid down their lives while performing their duties. Journalists serve as the eyes and ears of the public. They are responsible for providing us with the necessary information we need. It is therefore important to have a day to recognize their efforts. All over the world, journalists face threats to their lives. Some are purposely targeted and murdered because of their work while some are killed in incidents such as bomb...

Mon 18 November @7pm Ethiopian journalist Amir Aman Kiyaro was arrested for reporting on the civil war in his home country. Today he talks to former ambassador Brita Wagener about the consequences of the war, his time in prison and a country where the press continues to be suppressed. The event will be moderated by Wolfgang Krach, Süddeutsche Zeitung. When a brutal civil war broke out in Ethiopia in 2020 between the central government in Addis Ababa and the forces of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), the situation became particularly dangerous for journalists. President...

Entry forms to submit work published in 2024 will open in November 2024.   The Livingston Awards recognize outstanding reporting by journalists under the age of 35. Each year, prizes of $10,000 are presented in local, national and international reporting.   Rules There is no entry fee. Prize money is paid directly to the journalists, not the media organizations. Entrants must be 34 years of age or younger as of December 31, 2024. Multiple bylines are eligible, but all must meet the age criteria. One entry per individual is accepted. One entry can be a single...

The Center for Journalism Ethics at the UW-Madison is seeking nominations for the Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics. The nomination window will open Nov. 11, 2024, with the deadline for submissions being Jan. 15, 2025.  Each news organization is limited to up to two nominations. Now in its 16th year, the Shadid Award recognizes ethical decisions in reporting stories in any medium, including print, broadcast and digital, by journalists working for established news organizations or publishing independently. The Shadid Award includes a $5,000 prize and travel expenses to accept the award and discuss the reporting at an awards...

International Press Freedom Awards Thursday 21 November, 2024 New York City Now in its 34th year, CPJ’s annual IPFA and benefit dinner honors courageous journalists from around the world. This year’s event will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2024, in New York City. John Oliver, host of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, will be master of ceremonies at the event, which will be chaired by Jessica E. Lessin, founder and CEO of The Information. CPJ’s 2024 honorees are: Shrouq Al Aila (Gaza Strip) Alsu Kurmasheva (U.S. – Russia) Quimy de León (Guatemala) Samira Sabou (Niger)  ...

Join ICFJ 40th Anniversary Awards Dinner to honor 40 years of achievements by our brave colleagues from around the world whose passion and perseverance have made a huge impact. Many are intrepid reporters who often put their lives on the line to bring us the news. Today they face unprecedented challenges, and need our help — and recognition — more than ever. U.S. headliners will join those working in countries where free media are in grave danger to showcase the importance of quality news.   November 14, 2024, 6 PM Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade...

Journalists' Commemorative Service 2024: Valiant for Truth Tuesday 12 November, 6:30 - 7:30pm A service to remember journalists, photographers, audiovisual-crew & support staff who have died on the frontline – speaker: Roula Khalaf. Location: St Bride's Church, Fleet Street Fleet Street London EC4Y 8AU United Kingdom A service to commemorate those journalists, photographers, camera-crew, sound-crew and support staff who have died on the frontline, will be held at St Bride’s Church, Fleet Street on Tuesday 12th November 2024 at 6:30pm. This year our annual service is entitled Valiant for truth, the name of an heroic character...

WEBINAR IN COMMEMORATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY TO END IMPUNITY FOR CRIMES AGAINST JOURNALISTS Date: Saturday, 02 November 2024 Time: 09.00hrs – 11.00hrs GMT Link to register for event:https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bbk2nUAdQ66pcoZPhzrWsQ Speakers: 1)    Mr. Sadibou Marong, Reporters sans Frontières 2)    Mr. Omar Faruk Osman, National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) 3)    Mr. Alfred Bulakali, ARTICLE 19 – Senegal & West Africa 4)    Ms. Nompilo Simanje, International Press Institute Moderator:     Commissioner Topsy Sonoo ACHPR Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in Africa Background: The Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in...

October 29, 2024 The Council of Europe is hosting a conference, The Protection of Journalists – a multistake holder dialogue, to highlight the importance of media safety, given the key democratic function of journalists during crises, elections, demonstrations, and in conflict zones. As indicated in the 2024 report Media Freedom in Europe, from the Platform to promote the protection of journalism and safety of journalists, press freedom remains under threat in Europe, from unlawful deployment of spyware and abusive lawsuits against journalists, to physical attacks, intimidation, detention and restrictive legislation, among other perils. Based on the Council of Europe's Recommendation CM/Rec(2016)4...

African Union Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Hosted by - AU and co-organized by UNESCO and the AU Date of the Award - November 06, 2024 - 9:00 am - November 07, 2024. Arrangement type : In-Person The Global Commemoration of this day will take place at the African Union (AU) headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, hosted by the AU and co-organized by UNESCO and the AU. The event will take place from the 6-7 November under the theme of Safety of Journalists in Crises and Emergencies. UNESCO and the AU will also co-organize a “Day of Action”...

Atlanta, Georgia, USA - Hosted by - Online News Association - Date of the Award - September 20, 2024. Deadline to submit nominations - No deadline presented on the website. Join us on Friday, Sept. 20, for a ceremony and luncheon in Atlanta during the 2024 Online News Association Conference (ONA24) as we celebrate the winners and finalists for the 2024 OJAs. Launched in May 2000, the Online Journalism Awards are the only comprehensive set of journalism prizes honoring excellence in digital journalism around the world.   2024 Online Journalism Awards Ceremony and Luncheon – ONA Events (journalists.org)

New York, USA - Hosted by - Radio Television Digital News Association - Date of the Award - October 14, 2024. Deadline to submit nominations - October 04, 2024.  The Radio Television Digital News Association has been honoring outstanding achievements in electronic journalism with the Edward R. Murrow Awards since 1971. The CBS News legend's pursuit of excellence embodies the spirit of the awards that carry his name. More than 5,000 entries from hundreds of digital and broadcast network journalism organizations competed for the 2024 National Edward R. Murrow Awards. RTDNA honors winners of the National...

New York City, USA - Hosted by - The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) - Date of the Award - October 10, 2024. Deadline to submit nominations - None on the website At UCLA Anderson, we believe that every year the Loeb entries are a synopsis of the key issues of the day. They are prescient in exposing us to the future and represent an invaluable learning tool for our future leaders. We are proud to be the stewards of Gerald Loeb's vision to recognize reporting on business and finance that informs and protects...

Washington, DC, USA - Hosted by - International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) - Date of the Award - November 14, 2024. Deadline to submit nominations - February 15, 2024. Each year, the International Center for Journalists honors outstanding colleagues with the ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award at our Tribute to Journalists. We are now seeking nominees whose pioneering coverage or media innovations have made an impact on the lives of people in their countries or regions.   2024 ICFJ Knight Awards Nominations Are Now Open | ICFJ

France - Hosted by - Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affair - Date of the Award - Early November 2024. Deadline to submit nominations - August 30, 2024. The second Anna Politkovskaya-Arman Soldin Prize for Courage in Journalism will be awarded in early November 2024, marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, established in 2013 by the United Nations at France’s initiative as a tribute to Ghislaine Dupont and Claude Verlon, French journalists who were murdered in Mali. The prize distinguishes the work of journalists and photojournalists committed to carrying out their essential...

Amsterdam, Netherland -  Hosted by - Free Press Unlimited (FPU) Date of the award - September. Deadline to submit nominations - August 12, 2024. Free Press Unlimited wants to honor journalists who risk everything to bring us the news, media pioneers who pave the way for equality and justice and those who persevere under the most difficult circumstances. The Free Press Awards will recognize exceptional work in the categories Newcomer of the Year and Most Resilient Journalist.   Free Press Awards | Free Press Unlimited

Brussels, Belgium -  Hosted by - European Commission -  Date of the award - Yet to be determined. Deadline to submit nominations - June 30, 2024.   For over three decades, the Lorenzo Natali Prize has celebrated excellence in journalism as the EU's flagship journalism award, commemorating the former Vice-President of the European Commission, Lorenzo Natali, who strongly promoted and furthered European development policies. Since its establishment in 1992, the Prize has brought stories about important worldwide issues into focus. It has recognized journalists who bring to light stories on the human impact of climate,...

New York City, USA - Hosted by - Commitee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) - Date of the Award - November 21, 2024. Deadline to submit nominations - Late April 2024. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) doesn't accept submissions for their awards. They identify and honor journalists themselves. There isn't a set submission process or deadline for CPJ awards. CPJ’s annual International Press Freedom Awards will honor courageous journalists from around the world on Thursday, November 21, 2024, in New York City. For tables and sponsorship, fill out this form. Please save the date. We look...

Johannesburg, South Africa - October 30, 2024. The African Investigative Journalism Conference is a major annual event for investigative journalists in Africa, featuring three days of story sharing, challenges discussion, networking, collaborations, inspiring talks, engagement, and advanced training. HOME - AIJC  

San Francisco, USA - October 23, 2024. This annual gathering began in 2002 when a handful of journalism funders got together to compare notes about the most pressing issues facing journalism and how funders could address them. For the past 11 years, MIF has been hosting this gathering, which continues to provide an important opportunity to strengthen connections among journalism funders and to provide opportunities for funders to discuss their work and share ideas with one another.   J Funders – Journalism Funders Gathering

Los Angeles, California, USA - September 18, 2024. Join us in Los Angeles, California, USA, 18-21 September, for the largest, in-person, signature event of the year for project professionals. PMI® Global Summit 2024 promises to gather together the global trendsetters, thought leaders, and professionals committed to elevating our world through project success.   PMI Global Summit | Project Management Institute, Inc. (gcs-web.com)

Prague, Czech Republic - September 27, 2024. Transitions is building on its strong solutions journalism track record to host the first European Solutions Journalism Summit. You can head to beautiful Prague for "dynamic, participant-driven sessions where you are the expert" — fewer panel discussions, more action. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to break down barriers and foster a sense of belonging within the European solutions journalism community.   European Solutions Journalism Summit 2024 | Solutions Journalism Network

Online - October 08, 2024. The Mental Health in Journalism Summit will be an inspiring arena to reflect on our profession, share good practices for mental health, and nurture a global movement that prioritizes a healthy work culture in the media sector. The program will feature sessions in English and Spanish.   The Mental Health in Journalism Summit - The Self-Investigation (theselfinvestigation.com)  

Georgia, USA - September 18, 2024. ONA24 is not just a journalism conference; it’s a convergence of minds shaping the future of digital journalism. Whether you’re a seasoned journalist, aspiring entrepreneur, or tech enthusiast, ONA24 will offer unparalleled learning, networking, and inspiration. From cutting-edge workshops to insightful panels, this four-day event will equip you with the tools, resources, and connections to stay ahead in today’s rapidly evolving media landscape.   Join us for ONA24 – Sept. 18-21, 2024, in Atlanta (journalists.org)

New York, USA - December 10, 2024. An international day observed by the UN to promote and protect human rights.   Human Rights Day | United Nations

New York, USA - November 21, 2024. An annual event honoring journalists who have shown extraordinary courage in defending press freedom despite facing threats and harassment.   CPJ's 2024 International Press Freedom Awards - Committee to Protect Journalists

Raleigh, N.C - November 8, 2024. A conference for science writers, offering sessions on scientific reporting, communication strategies, and networking opportunities. ScienceWriters2024 in Raleigh | ScienceWriters (www.NASW.org)  

New York, USA - November 2, 2024. A day to draw attention to the need to end impunity for crimes against journalists.   International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists | United Nations

Online - October 17, 2024. AccessFest focuses on expanding IRE’s efforts to provide more accessible training centered on belonging, equity, and inclusion in the newsroom and through better news coverage of inequities in the communities' journalists serve.   AccessFest 2024 - Investigative Reporters & Editors (ire.org)

Paris, France - September 28, 2024. A day to promote and expand universal access to information. International Day for Universal Access to Information | UNESCO  

New York, USA - September 17, 2024. The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, where global issues are discussed by member states. General Assembly of the United Nations  

July 02, 2024 - Source: IFJ -  The bravery and determination of women journalists will be recognized in a new annual prize awarded by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the International Francophone Press Union (UPF). Launched in response to the escalating threats and risks faced by women journalists, it is named to commemorate Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was killed in the Jenin refugee camp while reporting live on 11 May 2022. The inaugural award will be made in December 2024. Nominations for the Shireen Abu Akleh Prize are open to women...

Date: May 15-17, 2024 The 3rd Africa Media Convention The African Media We Want: Enhancing Freedom, Innovation, and Sustainability in a Dynamic Media Landscape Accra, Ghana May 15-17, 2024 The Africa Media Convention (AMC) is an annual conference is a collaborative platform to reflect on the fundamental role of journalism on the continent, celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom and deliberate on measures to safeguard media freedoms. It also focuses on promotion of access to information, the safety of journalists and media viability in AU Member States. This year, the 3rd AMC will be...