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SAVE THE CHILDREN’S GLOBAL MEDIA AWARDS 2024 OPENS FOR ENTRIES

26 Jun 2024 Addis Ababa   Afghanistan   Aland Islands ...

Save the Children International launches its inaugural Global Media Awards to celebrate excellence in journalism for child rights. 

LONDON 26 June 2024 –Save the Children has announced the launch of its inaugural Global Media Awards, a prestigious initiative dedicated to honouring exceptional journalism that champions the rights of children around the world. The awards commemorate the centennial anniversary since the League of Nations adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child, a milestone achievement spearheaded by Save the Children's visionary founder, Eglantyne Jebb.

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Save the Children’s Global Media Awards 2024 welcomes professional journalists from around the world, inviting those whose storytelling has played a pivotal role in shedding a light on critical issues affecting children, while amplifying their voices and advocating for their rights.  

“Journalism plays such a crucial role in advocating for the rights and well-being of children, while holding those responsible to account," said Belinda Goldsmith, Director of the Global Media Unit at Save the Children. "As we commemorate 100 years since the Declaration of the Rights of the Child was adopted, we are thrilled to launch Save the Children’s Global Media Awards to recognise the remarkable efforts journalists bravely make to report on issues affecting children while driving positive change." 

Entries are accepted in all mediums, including print, broadcast (TV, radio, and podcast), photography, and digital (multimedia / data), and must have been published or broadcast for the first time between 31 July 2023 and 1 August 2024. The competition features two distinct categories: Local/Regional Media and International Outlets/Wires, with a winner selected from each category. 

An independent jury of judges will review the shortlisted submissions to decide the winners. Confirmed judges include Caroline Kimeu (The Guardian), Julia Ross-Roy (What in the World podcast, BBC World Service), Marie Segger (The Economist),  Sorin Furcoi (Al Jazeera), Sola Ogundipe (Vanguard Newspaper),  Waad Al-Kateab (Filmmaker), Will Grant (BBC),  and Zyma Islam (The Daily Star).  

The winners of the Save the Children Global Media Awards 2024 will be announced on 20 November, World Children’s Day, and will receive a trophy, a personalised certificate, and an invitation to attend a Save the Children international press trip or programme visit. Additionally, all shortlisted finalists will be awarded personalised certificates in recognition of their outstanding contributions. 

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For detailed information on eligibility criteria, rules, and how to enter, journalists are encouraged to visit the Save the Children Global Media Awards website at: www.savemediaawards.com 

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