WIN!!! An all expenses paid trip to Paris

The Every Human Has Rights Media Awards Celebrating Human Rights :

In December 2008, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Internews and the Every Human Has Rights campaign, supported by The Elders, will celebrate a year of collaboration with leading human rights organisations through the Every Human Has Rights Media Awards. “The Elders” is a group of world leaders convened by Nelson Mandela to use their wisdom, independent leadership and experience to tackle some of the world’s toughest problems. Founding Elders are Desmond Tutu, Kofi Annan, Mary Robinson, Lakhdar Brahimi, Graca Machel, Muhammad Yunus, Fernando Cardoso, Gro Brundtland, Ela Bhatt and Jimmy Carter. Recognizing outstanding contributions by the Media: 30 journalists from around the world will be selected by a professional international jury and awarded an all expenses paid trip to Paris in December 2008, where they will meet Human Rights leaders and receive a prize for their contribution to illustrating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with powerful and eye-opening stories. Amongst the 30 winners, the following special awards will be given: o Best TV: EUR1000 o Best radio: EUR1000 o Best print (online and offline): EUR1000 o Best citizen journalism/blog item: EUR1000 o Best investigative report: EUR1500 o Most courageous investigation/best unpublished story: EUR2000 o 1 prize of the public for the most eye-opening report: EUR1000 Deadline for applications: Applications will be accepted until 15 September 2008, midnight, Paris time. How to apply: Read the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the competition rules, register for upcoming info on the competition and apply here between August15 and September15, 2008. NB: Applications will only be accepted online. For assistance, please contact us.On the Web Contacts Awards official website: http://www.everyhumanhasrights.org/media-awards Agathe Dalisson - Awards organiser agathe@internews.fr