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Bulletin 437
November 19, 2007	Unsubscribe
Live Discussion: Participate! Press Restrictions: What's your strategy? The governments of Georgia, Pakistan and Somalia are among those that have shut down independent media in recent weeks, silencing opposing views in the name of national emergencies. Among other things, officials in those countries have taken TV and radio stations off the air and limited the movement of journalists. Do you experience similar restrictions in your own country? If so, how do you deal with it? Are there any ways to safely bypass state restrictions and report the news? IJNet would like to hear your opinion. We invite you to answer these questions or add some of your own. Participate! Or create a discussion of your own!
Upcoming deadlines Photo contest raises awareness of disabled people Asia and the Pacific 11/20/07 Coverage of disabilities eligible for contest in Armenia Armenia 11/23/07 Prize for Armenian journalists honors reporting on disabilities Eastern Europe 11/23/07    Worldwide   Commonwealth broadcasting conference to be held in Bahamas Worldwide The Commonwealth Broadcasting Association (CBA) is organizing its annual general conference in Nassau, Bahamas, from January 23 to 26. The theme is “Empowering the People.”   Contest honors best reporting on health care Worldwide Reporters who have covered health issues can submit their best work for the Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism. Deadline: January 16.   World Press Photo contest open to photojournalists worldwide Worldwide World Press Photo is now accepting applications for its 2008 contest, open to photojournalists around the world. Deadline: January 10.    Sub Saharan Africa   African journalists form new federation Sub-Saharan Africa A new group calling itself the Federation of African Journalists formed at the recent meeting of the African Journalists’ Congress, held from November 12 to 14 in Abuja, Nigeria. The group aims to unite African affiliates of the International Federation of Journalists to better meet challenges faced by journalists across the continent.   Journalism organizations protest Somali radio shutdown Sub-Saharan Africa The International Federation of Journalists has called on Somalia’s government to reopen three radio stations it shut down on November 11 and 12.   Award honors best South African newspaper reporting South Africa The Mondi Shanduka Newspaper Awards are open to entries from across South Africa. Deadline: January 25.    Eastern Europe and Central Eurasia   Coverage of disabilities eligible for contest in Armenia Eastern Europe-Central Eurasia Armenian journalists who have reported on the need for equal opportunities for disabled people can enter a nationwide competition. Deadline: November 23.   Georgian competition seeks human rights photos Eastern Europe-Central Eurasia The Human Rights Center in Georgia (HRIDC) has announced a photo contest on human rights for Georgian photojournalists. Entry deadline: December 3.   Competition invites students to write about refugees Eastern Europe-Central Eurasia Jesuit Refugee Services (JRS) is calling for entries to its annual Writing About Refugees competition for student journalists. Deadline: February 22.    Asia and the Pacific   Web site provides news from troubled Pakistan Pakistan In response to the government’s recent shutdown of independent news media, Pakistan Global Voices Online has launched the Pakistan Emergency 2007 Special Coverage Web site.    New UNESCO report analyzes Mongolian media Mongolia UNESCO has published a 115-page report on the Mongolian media landscape, and it’s available free online.   International media show solidarity with Pakistani colleagues Pakistan Journalists in Asia and around the world organized various demonstrations of their support for embattled colleagues in Pakistan, according to a release from the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ).    Middle East and North Africa   Forum on press freedom set for December in Beirut Middle East and North Africa The second Arab Free Press Forum, organized by the World Association of Newspapers (WAN) in cooperation with Lebanon’s An-Nahar newspaper, is scheduled for December 9 in Beirut.   A new media law to be passed by the Iraqi Parliament Middle East and North Africa International media experts recently met with Iraqi officials and broadcasters to discuss a proposed law on media and telecommunications in Iraq, according to UNESCO. Among other things, the law would recognize the Iraqi Media and Communications Commission (CMC), an independent regulator that began its in 2004.   BBC Arabic service to lead workshops for broadcasters Middle East and North Africa BBC Arabic plans to launch a series of Arabic-language, multimedia workshops that would incorporate training on radio, TV and online reporting.    Latin America    Photojournalism to be theme of workshop in Buenos Aires Argentina Journalists interested in improving their photographic skills can register for a workshop to be conduced by the Association of Argentine Journalism Entities (ADEPA) on November 22 and 23.   Meeting in Guadalajara features multimedia workshops Latin America Conferences and workshops on new forms of journalism are among the events planned for the third International Meeting of Journalists and the 21st International Book Fair. The event is scheduled for November 30 to December 2 in Guadalajara, Mexico.   Communication prize open in journalists in Ecuador Ecuador Ecuadorian journalists whose work contributes to the growth of the community and the people can enter a national competition. Deadline: January 14.   Prize to recognize works in journalism genres Colombia Colombian journalists who work for national or foreign media can compete for the journalism prize of the Círculo de Periodistas de Bogotá (CPB). Entry deadline: January 12.	WWW.IJNET.ORG  PAID ANNOUNCEMENTS Reach a global audience of media professionals by posting your announcement on the IJNet Web site and in our weekly bulletin. Announcements should be 250 words or less. To place your announcement, contact edi...@icfj.org or telephone (1-202) 737-3700. View announcements Points to ponder How useful has IJNet been for you? Share your stories. "For me, IJNET is one of the best organizations that guide journalists in their daily activities. 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Paid Announcements Knight International Rapid Responder: Web Portal Developer for Guatemala  Position Summary Knight International Journalism Fellowships is seeking a multimedia journalist with web expertise to help create an online community to connect, protect, and build capacity for Guatemala’s rural and indigenous journalists. The Rapid Responder will use web technology, radio, digital storytelling and blogging to create an electronic forum for information, education, dialogue, and cultural and creative exchange between and among rural and indigenous journalists. The web portal will allow sharing of audio, photographs, video, and online training for indigenous communities in Guatemala and the United States. It also will initiate a flow of news, stories, oral histories and training programs designed to help rural journalists improve local standards across borders. The position would also involve training in the maintenance of the portal. Qualifications and Skills: - Minimum of 10 years professional journalism experience required - Experience in digital media required - Fluency in Spanish required - Experience in Latin America preferred - Fellowship open to any nationality Application:  To apply, please send a letter of interest and your resume to kni...@icfj.org by December 15. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.knight.icfj.org/.   Knight Fellowships at Stanford Stipend:  $60,000+ Deadline for international applicants is: December 15, 2007. Eight international journalists win Knight Fellowships at Stanford each year.  The fellows get nine months of study, intellectual growth and professional change at one of the world's great universities, right in the middle of Silicon Valley - in classes, independent study and research and special forums with academic and journalism leaders. At the end of the year they return to the rapidly changing journalism landscape with a renewed sense of purpose, deeper knowledge and tools to tackle the challenges ahead. Fellows receive a stipend of $60,000 plus tuition, and supplements for health insurance, books, housing and childcare. All benefits and activities of the program are open to spouses and partners of Fellows. We're looking for:  - Reporters and editors and anchors  - Photographers and producers and news directors  - Editorial cartoonists and multimedia producers - and more We want journalists who have already accomplished a lot and are ambitious to do more. Candidates must have five years professional, full-time experience.  To apply, go to: http://knight.stanford.edu/application/index.html and complete the application form.  Applications must be postmarked by December 15, 2007 to be considered for the 2008-2009 academic year. For more information, please visit: http://knight.stanford.edu/ or email knigh...@lists.stanford.edu
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