Applications Invited for the Global Media Competition on Labour Migration

Organization:
International Labour Organization (ILO)

Event Duration:
17 September 2024 - 31 October 2024

Apply By:
31 October 2024

About the Organization

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is devoted to promoting social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights, pursuing its founding mission that social justice is essential to universal and lasting peace.

About the Event

In celebration of the tenth anniversary of the Protocol of 2014 to the Forced Labour Convention, the Competition aims to award a special prize dedicated to reporting on forced labour and trafficking in persons.

GENEVA (ILO News) – The ILO is launching the tenth edition of its annual Global Media Competition. Its goal is to highlight fair and balanced media reports on labour migration. This is crucial due to the impact that negative and stereotypical public narratives can have in fueling discrimination and abusive practices towards migrant workers.

Awards

• Four Professional Prizes:

  • Cash Prize: US$1,200
  • Special Prize: Dedicated to forced labour and trafficking in persons.

• One Student Prize:

  • Cash Prize: US$500
  • Alternatively, winners can choose a paid fellowship to participate in an online ITC-Turin course on fair recruitment, forced labour, or labour migration in 2025.

How to Apply

• Deadline for Submissions:
  31 October 2024 (23:59, Central European Time)

• Application Method:
  Submit via the online entry form: Apply Here

Additional Information

For more details, please visit:
ILO Global Media Competition

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