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The Anna Lindh Euro-Mediterranean Foundation for the Dialogue between Cultures (ALF) and the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) have launched the second edition of their Journalist Prize for Cultural Dialogue. The Journalist Prize aims at encouraging journalism that effectively contributes to open dialogue between cultures and people by spreading awareness of diversity and tolerance. In a region where globalization and the emerging information society are having a tremendous impact on people, the media play a key role in depicting the challenges euro-med people face in their daily lives.

The competition is open for all journalists of one of the 37 Euro-Mediterranean countries. Every year, 4 journalists, two from the EU countries and two from the Mediterranean partner countries are selected by a jury, consisting of renowned journalists and intellectuals and under the presidency of the Anna Lindh foundation. The winners receive a special Trophy and an award of 5000 Euros each. To participate, journalists must submit an article or a series of articles which tackles, directly or indirectly the theme of “cultural dialogue”. Submitted articles should illustrate models of presence or lack of dialogue between cultures and mutual respect, through current situations and events.

Eligible articles must have been published between 1st of May 2007 and 31st of October 2007, in a print media registered in one of the 37 Euro-Med countries. Deadline for participating is 31 October 2007.

Candidature file has to include the following: 1. An original or scan of the original article. 2. A full translation in English OR French in case the article is in a different language. 3. A copy of an identity document. 4. CV.

Candidates can apply online by filling the application form online at http://www.euromedalex.org OR by sending it by courier to Anna Lindh Euro-Mediterranean Foundation for the Dialogue between Cultures, P.O. Box 732 El Mansheya, Alexandria 21111 – Egypt.

For more information on the Prize, please contact: Anna Lindh Foundation: Ms. Ingy Sedky; Tel: +203 4831832 / 953 Email: ingy.sedky@bibalex.org

On November 5th, NUJ members across all sectors and regions will take part in a day of action in defence of quality and standards in media, against job cuts and for fair pay and decent pensions. The NUJ is urging EVERY member, chapel and branch to get involved. For more ideas, resources and links to all the sites listed below visit www.standupforjournalism.org.uk

Online petition

Please sign the petition and urge non-members to do the same. It is our chance to send a loud and clear message to all media owners about the importance we as professionals attach to having the necessary resources - staff, terms and conditions, budgets - to enable us to produce quality media. Click here to sign: www.ipetitions.com

Contact your MP

Email your MP here and ask them to sign Early Day Motion 1994. Read the text of the motion here and check if your MP has signed. There are also postcards available to send to your MP. These can be requested from campaigns@nuj.org.uk