The competition features five categories: TV, radio, print media, internet outlets/blogs, and multimedia. For the 1st place a winner receives a KGS 35’000 prize (equivalent); for the 2d place – a KGS 25’000 prize (equivalent) and for the 3d place – a KGS 15’000 prize (equivalent) at a ceremony in Bishkek. All prizes will be awarded by the Ambassador of Switzerland to the Kyrgyz Republic, René Holenstein.
The stories can be about all aspects and types of gender-based violence and should make a contribution to the public’s greater awareness and understanding of the issues related to gender-based violence and harmful practices. Each submission must demonstrate professionalism, meet international journalistic standards and demonstrate a striking insight into reporting on gender-based violence. The Embassy of Switzerland reserves the right not award prizes if submissions are of inadequate quality.
All articles/stories should be in Russian, Kyrgyz or English languages and published/broadcasted between November 25, 2015 and December 10, 2015.
The deadline is December 11, 2015. One journalist can provide up to 5 articles/stories for participation in the competition.
All articles/stories should be submitted on a CD-ROM, indicating the name, media outlet, the date of publication/broadcasting and contact details of a submitting journalist (phone number, email) and brought to 21, Erkindik (11th floor), The Embassy of Switzerland in the Kyrgyz Republic (“Competition for journalists”).
For additional information, contact the Embassy by phone (0312) 301036 (ext. 845382)
