Events

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...