CIME Forum 2009: Coming Up Next Month!
The annual CIME Forum 2009 will draw professionals to a cross-cultural discussion table to explore the role of ethical media in democracy. The event will provide tangible strategies for making ethical decisions in daily journalism tasks that contribute to building and consolidating democracy. The CIME Forum will include panel discussions, training workshops, meetings with leaders in the media profession, visits to media houses and much more. FORUM DETAILS | DETAILS EN FRANÇAIS
• What: CIME FORUM 2009: " Covering Elections: The Role of Ethical Reporting in African Democracy-Building "
• Who: journalists representing several continents
• When: 19-22 February 2009
• Where: Cotonou, Benin ( West Africa)
• Why: To provide training and open discussion on how applying ethical principles in daily journalism work can contribute to building and consolidating democracy.
• How: To become part of this international gathering, please send an email to forum@cimethics.org.
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Call for Proposals: CIME Forum 2009 in West Africa
The Center for International Media Ethics CIME (www.cimethics.org) is hosting the CIME Forum 2009 on February 19-22 in Cotonou, Benin in West Africa.
The topic of this year's CIME Forum is "Covering Elections: The Role of Ethical Reporting in African Democracy-Building". The event will provide training and discussion for journalists on how applying ethical principles in the media can contribute to building and consolidating democracy.
Call for proposals: If you are a journalist or journalism professor interested in attending the CIME Forum 2009 as a panelist or workshop instructor, please send your resume and a 1-page description of how you would like to address the topic of ethics in elections reporting during the Forum. Email: forum@cimethics.org.
Become a CIME Member
All CIME Members are eligible for funding toward participation in CIME activities, awards and research opportunities; taking on CIME leadership positions across the world; submitting articles for publication by CIME; presenting at the annual CIME Forum or other international events, and much more.
CIME welcomes applications from journalists of any country or origin. To apply for Membership, please fill out the application on the Members page of our website, including a copy of your resume and two letters of recommendation.
You may also contact our staff directly at membership@cimethics.org with any questions or comments. We look forward to receiving your application!
CIME Opportunities: Interns and Volunteers
CIME is now hiring Interns and Volunteers on an ongoing basis, in Chicago and around the world. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume and a cover letter to hiring@cimethics.org. We look forward to hearing from you soon! |
