Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldMedia and Journalism
LocationRemotely
Deadline2024-10-30
Opportunity description
UNESCO is a specialized agency of the United Nations, established in 1945 to promote global peace and security through cooperation in education, sciences, culture, and the arts, as well as supporting press freedom. It has 194 member states and works with partners from various sectors. UNESCO aims to foster sustainable development and human rights through its key programs in education, natural sciences, culture, and communication. The organization manages projects like literacy improvement and cultural heritage protection. UNESCO also awards an annual Press Freedom Prize, recognizing individuals or institutions defending press freedom in challenging circumstances.
Benefits
Prize of $25,000.
Eligibility criteria
- Candidates shall have significantly contributed to press freedom anywhere in the world representing all types of media including digital media.
- Institutions, other entities, or non-governmental organizations that meet the criteria mentioned above are also eligible to apply.