APPLY: Save the Children seeks entries for global journalism award

Save the Children International (SCI), the charity organisation, has launched its inaugural global media awards to celebrate excellence in journalism for child rights.

A statement issued Wednesday by the organisation said the awards commemorate the centennial anniversary since the League of Nations adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child, a milestone achievement spearheaded by Eglantyne Jebb, SCI’s founder.

Belinda Goldsmith, SCI director of the global media unit, said the organisation is thrilled to recognise remarkable efforts journalists make to report on issues affecting children while driving positive change.

“Journalism plays such a crucial role in advocating for the rights and well-being of children, while holding those responsible to account,” Goldsmith added.

Professional journalists from around the world whose stories have played a pivotal role in shedding light on critical issues affecting children are invited to apply for the award.

Entries are accepted in all mediums, including print, broadcast (TV, radio, and podcast), photography, and digital (multimedia/data).

Stories must have been published or broadcast for the first time between July 31, 2023 and August 1, 2024.

The competition features two distinct categories — local/regional media and international outlets/wires. A winner will be selected from each category.

An independent jury of judges will review the shortlisted submissions to decide the winners, SCI said.

Confirmed judges include Caroline Kimeu (The Guardian), Julia Ross-Roy (What in the World podcast, BBC World Service), Marie Segger (The Economist), Sorin Furcoi (Al Jazeera), Sola Ogundipe (Vanguard Newspaper), Waad Al-Kateab (Filmmaker), Will Grant (BBC), and Zyma Islam (The Daily Star).

Winners will be announced on November 20 which is World Children’s Day. They will receive a trophy, a personalised certificate, and an invitation to attend an SCI international press trip or programme.

Additionally, all shortlisted finalists will be awarded personalised certificates in recognition of their outstanding contributions.

Entries can be submitted at www.savemediaawards.com