Call for Applications: Global Journalism Workshops

The Media21 Global Journalism Network Geneva launches two workshops to enhance public awareness of global issues through better coverage

Journalists are invited to join two global journalism workshops being organised by Media21 Global Journalism Network Geneva. The project, the brainchild of the Swiss-based media network InfoSud, is designed to enhance broader public awareness of global issues through better coverage worldwide. It also aims to encourage more effective interaction between the media and important information resources such as donor governments, United Nations agencies, NGOs, the private sector, academics, and other specialists.

'Ending Wars, Building Peace: How Effective are International Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding Efforts' will be held in Geneva, Switzerland from March 31 to April 12, 2008, with field trips to Afghanistan and Lebanon. Deadline for the grant application is on Feb. 24, 2008. For more information, visit this page.

The 'Understanding Global Health Threats' workshop, to be held from May 25 to June 6, 2008, will also be held in Geneva, Switzerland, with field trips to be announced soon. Deadline for grant application is on April 28, 2008. Visit this page for the complete details.