The EU-International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Joint Initiative for Migrant Protection and Reintegration is organising a reporting migration competition in West and Central African countries to foster quality reporting on reintegration and protection of migrants. Nigeria is participating in this competition.
This initiative is based on a “solutions journalism” approach, which aims at identifying and responding to key social issues. The goal of this journalistic approach is to:
- Tell migration stories in a balanced and ethical way.
- Share accurate information to help communities and families to support migrants in making informed migration choices.
- Share fair stories that can contribute to upholding the dignity of migrants worldwide.
To participate in this competition, journalists are invited to submit their published print, online or broadcast items (radio or video) on the below thematic areas:
- Irregular migration, return and reintegration
- Migrant protection
- Migrants with vulnerabilities
WORTH
Journalists will compete for a share of USD 6,000. The cash prize will be distributed as follows:
- 1st Place: USD 800
- 2nd Place: USD 500
- 3rd Place: USD 300
- Radio
- 1st Place: USD 800
- 2nd Place: USD 500
- 3rd Place: USD 300
- Television
- 1st Place: USD 800
- 2nd Place: USD 500
- 3rd Place: USD 300
- Online
- 1st Place: USD 800
- 2nd Place: USD 500
- 3rd Place: USD 300
ELIGIBILITY
- Participants must be 18 years old and older at the time the entry was published.
- Only nationals from Nigeria can participate.
- The competition is open to journalists from all media houses or freelance professionals.
- Entries must have a thematic focus on any of three above-mentioned areas.
- Entries must have a geographic focus on Nigeria.
- Entries must meet journalistic principles and basic requirements, strictly adhering to professional ethics and standards.
DEADLINE: May 6, 2022