Suitcase – 2015: Journalism contest

 

UNICEF, Repat Armenia Foundation and Armenian representation of organization “Man in need” with the help of financial support of EU announce “Suitcase – 2015: Journalism annual contest in migration issues” which is implemented within the framework of the program “Support circular migration and reintegration  in Armenia”.

 

The contest aims to unite the potential of media representatives of Yerevan and regions on coverage of migration issues and encourage journalists raising issues of the field. The contest is open to representatives of media and independent journalists of Yerevan and RA regions.

 

Selection criteria

 

  • For participation it is necessary to submit stories on migration and reintegration themes, TV programs about dangers of irregular migration, press releases and journalistic materials in internet periodicals from January 1st to October 31st of 2015.
  • Journalistic ethics and authorial attitude should be observed in materials.
  • Content of the material should be available to public.
  • The chosen theme should be clear and contain comprehensive information on the theme.
  • Materials may be written in the Armenian and Russian languages.
  • Each journalist can submit more than one journalistic materials.

The jury panel consisted of field specialists and journalist-experts will select winners in the following categories: TV, radio, print and online articles, multimedia material (1st place – 180000 AMD, 2nd place – 90,000 AMD, 3th place  – 45,000 AMD).

 

Special prizes will also be provided on the following themes:

 

  • The best material for the repatriation (by Repat Armenia Foundation)
  • The best material about the social impact of labor migration on families and children within the framework of the program “Social reaction to the issues of labor migration” implemented by UNICEF with the EU financial support.

 

For participation it is necessary to complete application form and together with material submit to the Armenian representation of the organization “Man in need”. (address – Yerevan,Baghramyan 2, apt.5).

 

You can upload application form in the following websites:

 

 

 

 

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3WYq3UdJyXlZmJXR3J6SXdRekU/view

 

www.migrant.am  or

 

www.peopleinneed.am

 

Materials posted in printed press or internet periodicals can be sent in electronic version to the following address: liana.gyozalyan@peopleinneed.cz

 

Deadline for submitting application forms is November 1st of 2015 (18:00).

 

Suitcase journalistic award on migration issues is dedicated to Migrants’ International day which is annually celebrated on December 18th.

 

For additional information or questions call representative of “Man in need” Liana Gyozalyan by number 093 347 077, 010 56-25-73.

 

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