Reporting competition on indigenous peoples open

Reporting competition on indigenous peoples open

Print, radio, TV and online journalists and documentary filmmakers can apply for this award.

The Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact, with funding support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, is organizing the Indigenous Voices in Asia Awards. The awards acknowledge media professionals who cover issues regarding indigenous people.

The categories include print, TV, radio, online and documentary.

An outstanding reporting award of US$1,000 and two special recognition awards of US$300 will be given for the most outstanding reporting on indigenous peoples’ rights and issues between November 2012 and November 2013.

The deadline is Nov. 25.

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