Posted on: 18 December 2009

Region: Sub-Saharan Africa

A 10-part series of radio reports addressing issues surrounding gender equality in Southern Africa is available for use by radio stations in the region. Among the issues discussed are gender violence, media and education. The guide, The Roadmap to Equality: Voices and Views, aims to encourage local action for ratification on gender equality.

Dates: December 24 to 31, 2009

Region: Middle East and North Africa

Arab bloggers are invited to participate in a campaign that aims to urge the Arab blogging community to discuss women’s issues in society and culture. From December 24 to 31, 2009, Arab bloggers can express their opinions and observations relating to Arab women, openly and without restraint. According to the organizers, the campaign, called “Kolena Laila,” aspires to enrich the dialogue of Arab social life and its successes and failures.

Deadline: January 22, 2010

Region: Worldwide

Filmmakers seeking to make social change through their work are encouraged to submit short films to Media that Matters Film Festival.  Deadline: January 22, 2010. Submission should be no longer than 12 minutes and and focus on social or environmental issues.

Deadline: February 25, 2010

Region: Worldwide

A contest that aims to recognize coverage of hunger and poverty is seeking submissions from print and electronic journalists around the world. The deadline is February 25, 2010.

Works can be on economic inequaility, unemployment, domestic empowerment, sustainable development and more.

Dates: April 21 to 25, 2010

Region: Italy/Worldwide

An international journalism festival in Perugia, Italy, welcomes journalists from around the world. The event will be held April 21 to 25, 2010. The International Journalism Festival will provide journalists and journalism students with networking and discussion on media in society. Participation is free.

http://www.ijf10.org/it

Deadline: January 31, 2010

Country: Russia

Russian media published or aired in languages of minorities living in Russia or covering minority issues are encouraged to apply for grants. Deadline: January 31, 2010.