Events

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