Canadian Journalists for Free Expression Press Freedom Awards

Deadline: July 30, annually

Eligibility: The winner of the award will be a journalist/media outlet who/which: * reports on human rights issues or other issues, or from regions or countries, not often covered by other media * demonstrates a commitment to human rights by reporting without bias, sexism, racism etc. * has not won a major press freedom award from another organisation * will benefit from international exposure due to the difficulty/threats caused by their work * has overcome enormous odds simply to produce the news * has taken personal risks or suffered physical reprisals for working as a journalist

Value: Two Awards are offered, each consisting of a framed plaque and cash prize of $2,000. They will be presented to the winners at an awards ceremony in Toronto in November.

Contact: Julie Payne

489 College Street, Suite 403
Toronto, ON M6G 1A5
Phone: 416-515-9622
FAX: 416-515-7879
E-Mail: cjfe@cjfe.org
Website: http://www.cjfe.org

Description: Each year, an award is given to a Canadian journalist who, through his or her work, has made an important contribution to reinforcing and promoting the principle of freedom of the press in this country or elsewhere. More than 2,000 attacks on journalists and media organizations are registered around the world each year. For the most part, the heroes who work under these adverse and dangerous conditions are unsung. Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) honours those who adhere to their principles and even risk their lives to keep the news media free with Press Freedom Awards.

Further Details: For further information or to submit a nomination, contact CJFE. When making a nomination, please send biographical information on the journalist/media outlet, along with samples of the nominee's work and contact details.

Subject Headings:

Civil Liberties Free Speech Freedom of Expression Human Rights Journalism Awards Press Freedom