The 2003 Natali Prize for Journalism
Excellence in Reporting Human Rights, Democracy and Development
A stable, democratic and secure society depends upon independent journalism and a free media.
The Natali Prize for Journalism: Excellence in Reporting Human Rights, Democracy and Development was established in 1992
by the the European Commission and is administered by the International Federation of Journalists.
The Natali Prize is awarded to journalists from the written press who have demonstrated a striking insight and
particular dedication to the reporting of human rights issues within the context of the development process.
In 2003, the International Federation of Journalists will award a Natali Prize in five regions: Europe; Africa; the Arab
World, Iran and Israel; Asia and the Pacific; Latin America and the Caribbean.
This international programme, which is supported by the European Commission's DG Development, is driven by professional
journalistic values and judged by professional journalists themselves.
The Natali Prize
The Natali Prize is awarded annually to journalists from the written press for outstanding reporting on human rights,
democracy and development. In 2003, one Natali Prize will be awarded in each of the following five regions: Europe (EU
Member and Non-Member States); Africa; the Arab World, Iran and Israel; Asia and the Pacific; Latin America and the
Caribbean.
All prize nominees will be special guests of the International Federation of Journalists at the Natali Prize-Giving
Ceremony in Brussels in October 2003. Each prize winner will receive a Trophy and a Financial Award of €10,000. An
additional Gold Medal Award will be awarded to an overall winner.
Who can enter?
The 2003 Natali Prize is open to print and on-line journalists employed by the local media in the five regions listed
above. Eligible journalists should have written reports, which focus on human rights, democracy and development. Each
applicant or group of applicants must submit ONE article (or a series of articles on ONE subject) published between 1
January 2002 and 31 December 2002.
How to enter
It is easy to enter. Simply fill in the Application Form and mail or fax it along with a copy of your article to one of
the addresses listed below. Please read the Rules of the Competition before submitting your entry. The deadline for
entries is 31 May 2003. There is no entry fee.
For all entry information see… http://www.ifj.org/hrights/lorenzo/inpr.html