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Journalists can now access an online stylebook focused on the major world religions, denominations and religious organizations often covered by the media.  The publication, "Reporting on Religion 2: A Stylebook on Journalism’s Best Beat," includes terms that are not included in the widely-used Associated Press (AP) Stylebook.

Many writers accused of plagiarism claim that they inadvertently include others' work, explains a recent article in the magazine the Columbia Journalism Review.

A fellowship in New York City will provide journalism educators with techniques for preparing students to report on the sensitive nature of human tragedy.

The U.S.-based Carter Center recently released a report on access to information in Africa.

Portuguese speaking journalism educators with at least two years of experience are encouraged to apply for the online course "Journalism 2.0 for Instructors." The course, sponsored by the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas, is offered in Portuguese and spans four weeks.  Applications can be submitted until March 21 at 10 p.m.

In honor of World Water Day on March 22, the U.S.-based Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting is accepting essay responses to the topic, “Inadequate access to safe water and sanitation claims 4,500 lives a day. What should we do about it?” Deadline: March 31.  Contributors should base their articles on sound research, first hand reporting and personal experiences.

The United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has launched its annual Women Make the News (WMN) initiative in conjunction with International Women's Day (March 8).  WMN is a global initiative aimed at promoting gender equality in the media.

Rights advocates can now access a new resource exploring the use of information and digital technology in advocacy work. The resource, "10 tactics for turning information into action," provides original and artful ways for rights advocates to capture attention and communicate a cause.

On March 10 the Open Society Institute (OSI) will celebrate the organization Grassroots Leadership for its civil rights work in the U.S. South since its inception in 1980.