Global forum for youth to discuss media and peacebuilding
Multimedia, Networking Region: Worldwide Journalism students from around the world are invited to Thailand for a conference that will focus on harnessing media and information communication technologies (ICFJ) as agents of peace. The Second Global Forum on the Power of Peace will be held May 21 to 23, in Bangkok, Thailand.
Environmental journalism sought for reporting contest in Russia
A contest in Russia that aims to foster environmental reporting and attract public attention to the theme of saving biodiversity in the eastern regions of Russia is now accepting entries. Deadline: May 15.
Training manual for media professional focuses on civic education
UNESCO has recently published a training manual on civil education as part of its efforts to broaden the capabilities of media professionals in developing countries. The manual, "Civic Education for Media Professionals: A Training Manual," focuses on principles that lie in the heart of UNESCO's mandate.
Press institute invites Russian journalists to conference
International Experience, Press Freedom Country: Russia The Barents Press Association invites journalists to its annual conference, to take place in Murmansk, Russia, May 8 and 9, which will bring together media professionals from Russian and Nordic countries.
International symposium to discuss state of online journalism
Journalists, media executives and academics from the United States, Latin America, Europe, and Asia will discuss the state of online journalism and its future at the 10th annual International Symposium on Online Journalism, scheduled for April 17 and 18, at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas.


