Worldwide journalists invited to submit works on Iraq elections

Reporters and citizen journalists worldwide are invited to participate in the Allvoices Iraqi Elections Reporting Incentive, a contest designed to inspire citizen and professional journalists interested in reporting on Iraq news related to the Parliamentary Elections scheduled to take place March 7. Deadline to submit works: March 24.

Contestants are invited to:

•    Share perspectives on the upcoming Iraqi elections
•    Describe how the elections will affect the future of Iraq and its diverse communities
•    Highlight and assess the untold Iraqi election stories
•    Discuss the most important issues Iraq is facing such as the refugee and human rights problem
•    Report how the Iraqi people feel about the impending American pullout and the level of support for coalition forces as it relates to the elections

The compitition will award the top submitted stories, based on page views. The first place winner will earn US$500, second place will earn US$250, and US$100 for the third. Winners will be announced and prizes will be awarded within 30 days of the contest's end.

For more information contact Michael Sherf at Michael@allvoices.com or call +1 (415) 493-8335.