The John S. Knight (JSK) Journalism Fellowships at Stanford University in the United States is calling for applications from interested individuals who are passionate about finding ways to address challenges facing journalism and journalists. The Fellowship which commences in September 2015 and will run for 10 months is focused on journalistic …

Index on Censorship, an international organisation that promotes and defends the right to freedom of expression, is calling for nominations for the 2015 Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Awards. This Award recognises individuals and groups making the greatest impact in tackling censorship worldwide.  The Award will be held in …

The Board of Directors of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has expressed concerns over the slow pace of digital migration among many of the countries in West Africa. The Board is worried about the potential massive implications for access to information and right to freedom of expression as …

Access, an international human rights organization , in partnership with EngageMedia will hold the fourth edition of RightsCon conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Manila, in Philippines in March, 2015. RightsCon Southeast Asia conference will bring together representatives of civil society organisations, engineers, activists, lawyers, companies, and governments on …

The Martin Ennals Foundation is calling for nominations of an individual or organisation for the award of its 2015 Human Rights Defenders Award in recognition of their commitment and ongoing efforts in the defense and promotion of human rights. The award which is valued at 20,000 Swiss Francs (approx. $21,000) …

The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) has honored 12 newspaper and news publishing associations as “Centers of Youth Engagement Excellence”. This was in appreciation of the associations’ long-term commitment of engaging young people with news and also by helping teachers to use news in the classroom. WAN-IFRA …

The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) has called for concerted global effort to end impunity for the killers of journalists and provide greater protections for media working in conflict areas. This was issued in a resolution on the safety of journalists in conflict areas by the Board …

The European Federation of Journalists (IFJ) on October 7, 2014 released a study which highlighted the notion that ‘Journalists’ and their organisations must be the driving force for the future of journalism.’ The study on ‘Confronting Austerity: Financial and Employment Models in Journalism’ written by Andreas K. Bittner sought to …

Mr. Edetaen Ojo, the Executive Director of Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has been nominated  for conferment of the Fellowship of the Institute of Information  Management (FIIM) for his “exemplary performance over the years in the society and Industry”. This was made known in a letter from the Board of Directors, …

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has called on media companies to work with journalists to improve their work conditions. It also welcomed a study by its European group, the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), which highlights the idea that “Journalists and their organisations must be the driving force for …