Events

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