Lorenzo Natali Prize for Journalism

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Excellent in Reporting Human Rights, Democracy and Development

One of the World'smost valued prizes for journalism recognising the best reporting of 2002.

Entries close 31 May 2003

A stable, democratic and secure society dpends upon independent journalism and a free media.

The Lorenzo Natali Prize for Journalism.

Excellence in Reporting Human Rights, Democracy and Development was established in 1992 by the countries of the European Union and is administered by the International Federation of Journalists.

The competition is open to print and /or on-line journalists who have demonstrated a striking insight and particular dedication to the reporting of human rights issues within the context of the development process in 2002. The International Federation of Journalists will award a Naatali Prize in five regions: Europe; Africa; the Arab World, Iran and Israel; Asia and Pacific; Latin America and the CAribbean.

Each prize winner will receive an award of 10,000 pounds. An additional Gold Medal Award will be awarded to an overall winner.

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For a copy of the 2003 Rules of the Competition and Application Form you may contact Mr Jyrki Tomi in the Delegation of the European Cmmission, P.O. Box 76, Port Moresby, Telephone : +675 321 3544, Fax : +675 321 7850.

This information is available on The International Federation of Journalists WEB-site at : CLICK HERE to be taken to the website. (www.ifj.org/hrights/lorenzo/inpr)

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1. Applications are invited from individual or groups of print and/or on-line journalists employed by the local media in the regions outlined in rule 11.

2. Applicants can only enter once (individually OR in a group).

3. Applicants must submit ONE article (or a series of articles on ONE subject), which addresses human rights, democracy and development.

4. Entries must be for articles, which have been published in the general news media between 1 January 2002 and 31 December 2002.

5. Entries must be submitted written in one of the 11 official languages of the European Union or in Arabic, or with an adequate translation into one of these languages. (If translation costs impede your participation, please contact the IFJ.)

6. Print journalists must submit an original copy or a high quality photocopy of the original article. On-line journalists are required to send a copy of the published article in HTML format by e-mail or on a floppy disk or a CD-ROM, OR a URL that can be viewed unaltered for judging from June to December 2003. A senior editorial manager must certify that the work was published on an Internet site.

7. The name of the author and the date of publication should be clearly indicated on all articles submitted (print and on-line) or be accompanied by a letter from a senior editorial manager certifying that the applicant is the author of the article and that it was published on the said date. (Note that no articles submitted to the Natali Prize will be returned.)

8. Each entry must be made with the written consent of the author.

9. An independent jury made up of media, development and human rights professionals will examine the entries and put their recommendations to the European Commission.

10. The European Commission will award the Natali Prizes on the basis of a proposal from the jury.

11. One Natali Prize will be awarded in each of the following five regions:

Europe (Member and Non-Member States of the European Union)
Africa
The Arab World, Iran and Israel
Asia and the Pacific
Latin America and the Caribbean

The jury will allocate entries to their relevant regional category.

12. A decision may be taken to award no Prize in any of the above categories.

13. The jury will consider: the quality of professionalism and journalistic standards applied in the preparation and dissemination of the article, the exemplary nature of the article and its impact on and relevance to public opinion.

14. The decision of the jury and the European Commission shall be final.

Each prize winner will receive a Trophy and a Financial Award of €10,000.

16. The deadline for submission is 31 May 2003.

17. The European Commission has the right to reproduce and disseminate the work submitted in its publications and in publicity material for the Natali Prize.

18. Articles written by current members of staff of the European Community institutions or the IFJ will not be considered for the Natali Prize.

19. Applicants submitting more than ONE article (or a series of articles on more than ONE subject) for consideration by the jury will be disqualified.

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Born in 1922, married with two daughters, died in Rome on 29 August 1990. Lawyer.

In 1944 he joined the Italian partisan forces. Decorated for valour on the battlefield. Wounded in action.

Deputy for the Abruzzi constituency in seven successive Parliaments. Member of the national council of the Christian Democratic Party.

He occupied many government posts, first as under-secretary to the Prime Minister, then to the Minister for Finance and the Minister for the Treasury.

He subsequently occupied the posts of Minister for Merchant Shipping, Minister for Tourism and Cultural Events and Minister for Public Works.

As Minister for Agriculture he played an active part in the Council of Ministers of the European Communities, directing work on agriculture during the Italian Presidency.

In November 1976 Italy appointed him to the Commission.

From 6 January 1977 to 5 January 1981 he was Commission Vice-President with special responsibility for enlargement, the environment, nuclear safety and relations with the European Parliament.

In the course of his duties, he contributed to the successful completion of the negotiations for Greece's accession and to the start of negotiations with Portugal and Spain.

He also contributed to the implementation of important measures to prevent pollution and improve the quality of life.

From 6 January 1981 to 5 January 1985 he was Commission Vice-President with special responsibility for Mediterranean policy, enlargement and information.

From 6 January 1985 to 6 January 1989, he was Commission Vice-President with special responsibility for development co-operation.

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Application Form :

Print out this form, fill it in and fax or mail it along with a copy of your article if you submit an article from the printed press. If you submit an article from the on-line press, print out this form, fill it in and fax or mail it along with a copy of the article in HTML format on a floppy disk or a CD-ROM, or copy the application form into the body of an e-mail, fill it in and e-mail it to projects@ifj.org along with a copy of your article in HTML format or a URL to the article submitted.

Please read the Rules of the Competition before submitting your entry.
For addresses see this page.
Entries should be at collection points by 31 May 2003.
All entries should be clearly marked The 2003 Natali Prize for Journalism.



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Ann-Christina Hansen
International Federation of Journalists
Résidence Palace
155, Rue de la Loi
1040 Brussels
Belgium

Phone: +32 2 235 22 07
Fax: +32 2 235 22 19

E-mail: projects@ifj.org