UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, and The Guardian are launching the Efua Dorkenoo Pan African Award for Reportage on FGM for journalists reporting on FGM across Africa. The award is intended to increase media awareness and engagement on FGM within community, national and regional media outlets and recognize and encourage outstanding efforts of journalists throughout Africa.
Worth
- The overall winner will receive one month of training at the FGM Multimedia and Investigations Unit at The Guardian in London.
- All trip and living costs will be covered by the organizers.
Eligibility
- Professional journalist working in or for print press (daily, weekly, monthly), radio or TV in Africa or a freelancer with proof of publication of commissioned material. Contest will be limited to journalists working for Africa-based news outlets
- A national of an African country
- Print story, not exceeding 2,000 words
- Radio report, from 4 to 15 minutes
- TV report, from 4 to 15 minutes
Deadline: January 4, 2016
To apply and for more information visit here
