U.S. contest announced for improving access to services online
12/03/2010

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation recently announced a contest for the development of online applications that would improve citizens' access to government and community services in the United States.

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Religion stylebook available for journalists
12/03/2010

Journalists can now access an online stylebook focused on the major world religions, denominations and religious organizations often covered by the media.

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'Avoiding plagiarism' guide available for writers and editors
12/03/2010

Many writers accused of plagiarism claim that they inadvertently include others' work, explains a recent article in the magazine the Columbia Journalism Review. In response, Craig Silverman, the editor of RegretTheError.com, suggests methods that writers and editors can use to avoid plagiarism in their work.

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Fellowship available for trauma journalism trainers
12/03/2010

A fellowship in New York City will provide journalism educators with techniques for preparing students to report on the sensitive nature of human tragedy. Deadline: March 26.

The program will be held June 17 through 19 at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in New York City, through the U.S.-based Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma.

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New report explores limited access to information in Africa
12/03/2010

The U.S.-based Carter Center recently released a report on access to information in Africa. The report, "Regional Findings and Plan of Action," is a result of the recent African Regional Conference on the Right of Access to Information held February 7 to 9, in Accra, Ghana.

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Journalism 2.0 for Instructors online course offered in Portuguese
12/03/2010

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. Brazil time.

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Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting seeking World Water Day essays
12/03/2010

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.

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UNESCO appeals for submissions to Women Make the News initiative, 2010
05/03/2010

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).

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Resource provides ten tactics for turning information into action
05/03/2010

Rights advocates can now access a new resource exploring the use of information and digital technology in advocacy work.

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OSI to celebrate 30 years of civil rights organization, grassroots leadership
05/03/2010

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. In May, the organization’s founder folksinger/songwriter Si Kahn will retire from Grassroots Leadership.

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