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The Pulitzer Center, a non-profit organization supporting independent global journalism, offers a Gender Equality Grant for investigative, data-driven reporting. The grant is open to newsrooms and independent journalists worldwide. It focuses on issues of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, who are disproportionately affected by global crises, discrimination, and violence. The program...

This grant programme supports cross-border teams of professional journalists investigating environmental issues connected to Europe. It focuses on illegal, unreported, and unregulated environmental activities affecting European interests, both within and outside Europe. Funded projects must result in publications in at least two media outlets from different countries, including one European outlet. The programme also encourages...

About the award This award celebrates the individuals and organizations driving change for gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls around the world. The award aims to: Who can apply: Individual women’s empowerment champions, civil society, public and private institutions are encouraged to apply. Deadline : Applications close at 11:59 p.m. (New York...

The largest event dedicated to science media and science communication in the Arab world is returning for its sixth edition, in an exceptional partnership with the global PCST Network. It will take place on February 3 – 4, 2026, at the University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. The event aims to explore new...

Founded by women and for Afghan women, the Begum Organization for Women presents itself as a beacon of hope for those are seeking freedom and autonomy. Our mission is to « educate Afghan women, share their stories and defend their rights », and this is through three programs that Begum fulfils this mission: Radio Begum,...

The Arab world today stands at the intersection of shifting global alliances, prolonged conflicts, and the rise of new powers competing for influence across the Middle East. Media plays a pivotal role in this environment, not only as a mirror reflecting events but also as an active participant shaping narratives, identities, and public opinion. The...

As digital platforms increasingly shape public debate in the MENA region, they have also become tools for manipulation and disinformation. This webinar, part of ARI’s Siyasa & Silicon series, explores how disinformation networks, boosted by AI-generated content, are transforming political dynamics. It examines the key actors behind online manipulation, including political, military, commercial, and foreign...

Submissions are now open for the 2025 AIPS Sport Media Awards, the most prestigious recognition in international sports journalism. Open to professional journalists and freelancers, the awards honour excellence across photography, writing, audio, and video categories Entries must be first published or broadcast between November 5, 2024, and November 4, 2025, and can be submitted...

The Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) is now accepting submissions for the 2025 SEJ Awards for Reporting on the Environment. The awards recognise outstanding journalism on environmental issues, with works published between May 1, 2024, and July 31, 2025, eligible for entry. Entries are open across 10 categories, including features, explanatory reporting, environmental books, student...