*The submitted stories should be published, aired or broadcasted on Kosovo media during the period from November 1st 2017 to August 30th 2018
Through this initiative, BIRN and ACDC, under the project “OmbudsWatch – Promoting Ombudsperson’s role in Kosovo”, supported by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Kosovo, believes that journalists rewarded for their successful coverage of the topics of interest will improve further mobilization and engagement with these issues in the future. This initiative is a means to adding significance to the coverage of human rights issues, and the work of the Ombudsperson, setting a new standard for media reporting.
Stories will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Style of writing and writing skills;
- The value of the story and the impact it has on the audience;
- Addressing the rights of minority communities, women’s rights and LGBT rights in a unique manner;
- Degree of logistical challenges;
- Inclusiveness of the story;
- Available sources used in information collection;
- In-depth reflection of the current circumstances in Kosovo with regard to the given marginalized communities;
- Impact it has eventually had after the publication.
In addition to the basic criteria, the following will be taken into account for TV submissions:
- The quality of picture and sound;
- The quality of video and sound;
- Technical realization of the story.
All applications for the Human Rights Award, under the “OmbudsWatch – Promoting Ombudsperson’s role in Kosovo” Project, supported by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Kosovo, and implemented by BIRN Kosovo and ACDC, must be received by September 23d, 2018 by 00:00, at the following e-mail address: diellza.salihu@birn.eu.com
*Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.
Any questions pertaining to the Human Rights Award can be directed to the e-mail address mentioned above.
Applications from qualified women and men candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds are strongly encouraged. Gender balance will be taken into account during the selection process.
The journalistic prize will be accompanied by a monetary stimulation (1st prize 800 euros, 2nd prize 600 euros and 3rd prize 400 euros) for each of the three winning stories.
The prizes will be awarded on the first week of October 2018.
The applications received will be evaluated by a professional jury composed of 3 members, out of which there will be one journalist/editor, one human rights activist as well as one representative from the Ombudsperson.
