FRANCO-Phonie 3.0 : Official Website -call for proposals

2013-12-06The FRANCO-Phonie 3.0 Steering Commitee opens a Call for Proposal for the development of the projects' website. Web agencies based in one of the 77 countries having the status of members or observer of the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie can apply by sending their proposals by January 1st 2014 to :


For more information on the Call : slacomba@urti.org

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URTI partners of the Global Forum on Media and Gender

2013-12-02
URTI partners the first Global Forum on Media and Gender that will be organized by UNESCO, UN Women, and media and NGO partners globally from 2 to 4 December 2013 in Bangkok, Thailand. This will be an important follow-up to one of the critical areas of concern of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, “Women and the Media Diagnosis”, and its strategic objectives.



The key objective of the Forum will be to form a Global Alliance for Media and Gender. The Forum will foster debate, provide training, encourage the sharing of experiences and host a high level session, which will be informed by the consensus of all stakeholders, and which will design the Global Alliance for the “Women and Media Follow-up” of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.

There is a need for representation at the Forum from all regions of the world and from as many countries as possible. The event will, therefore, be attended by representatives of media houses, broadcasting and journalists’ unions/associations, community media networks, NGOs advocating for gender equality and women’s empowerment, journalism education organizations and other related training institutions, media self-regulatory bodies, policy makers, relevant government bodies etc.

It will be a process that will commence long before December 2013 and will include preparatory online consultations and meetings linked to other related and already planned events in all regions. Women with the Wave regional meeting, organized by the Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union, is one such example which was supported by UNESCO.

UNESCO invites donors and other stakeholders to join forces to address one of the most important development issues of our time, gender equality and women’s empowerment. Please visit UNESCO’s website for further information or contact Alton Grizzle.


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Public Broadcasters International (PBI) Conference in Washington, DC - 6/8 Nov 2013

2013-11-06


Since 1990, Public Broadcasters International has brought public service broadcasting (PSB) executives from around the world together to share experiences and ideas about how best to deal with challenges unique to PSBs. The annual PBI Conference takes place in Washington, DC, November 6-8, 2013, and will be hosted by PBS.


PROGRAM UPDATES:

The organizers are currently confirming speakers for various sessions and they are interested in your thoughts about the Agenda. Is there something you are hoping to learn more about at PBI 2013? Email them with your ideas. Your input will guide them in preparing the sessions and ensure speakers address the topics that concern you the most. The Agenda team can be reached at PBI2013@pbs.org.

TRAVEL AND HOTEL:

PBI Registration is open. Did you know that our special Hotel rates expire on October 11? For more information on the Mayflower Renaissance, and to make reservations, visit the Hotel and Travel page here. Travel to the United States from abroad may require a Visa. Visit our Visas page to learn more about:

• Traveling to the U.S.
• Letter of Invitation
• Visa Waiver Program and ESTA

If you have any questions or concerns, write at PBI2013@pbs.org.

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