Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Media21 Global Journalism Network offers global media workshop

Region :Worldwide
Country :None
Topic :Fellowships and Awards

28/07/2008
Experienced journalists are invited to apply for Media21 Global Journalism Network’s global issues media workshop, which will focus on the challenges of migration in the 21st century from November 24 to December 7. Deadline to apply: October 15.
The first part of the workshop will be held in Geneva, Switzerland for three days where expert panels will discuss the aspects of migration, refugees and trafficking affecting countries from Europe to Afghanistan.
The next part will be held in Andorra as part of the 3rd Future of Europe Summit. Journalists will be exposed to international businesses, academia, non-governmental organizations and policy representatives.
Chosen applicants also will receive the opportunity to participate in a week-long field trip to certain parts of Africa or Europe.
The cost for traveling, food and lodging, field trip and tuition is EU€5,400(US$8,465). Limited grants are available.
For more information, contact Daniel Wermus at dwermus@infosud.org or visit http://www.media21geneva.org.