The Natali Prize for West African Journalism - Applications Sought from West
African Print Journalists.

Celebrating Journalism in the Struggle for Fair and Just Development

The Natali Prize was established by the countries of the European Union in
honour of the late Lorenzo Natali, vice president of the European Commission
with special responsibilities for development issues. The Prize is awarded
to print journalists who have demonstrated a striking insight and particular
dedication to the reporting of human rights issues within the context of the
development process.

Democracy and Human Rights go hand in hand but sometimes they are brushed
aside in the drive for economic development. Development can only succeed
if freedom and individual rights are promoted and defended. But is the
message getting through?

Journalists in West Africa have an opportunity to play a key role in the
global debate through the Natali Prize for West African Journalism, a
competition organised by the countries of the European Union, to encourage
reporting which recognize the value of human rights and democracy in the
fight for fair and just social and economic development.

For a copy of the application form and rules for the Natali Prize for West
African Journalism (available in English and French) contact;

Media For Democracy West Africa
BP: 21 722, Dakar, SENEGAL
Telephone: (221) 864 12 72 / 864 04 24
Fax: (221) 825 49 45
Email: [email protected]

Ghana International Press House
C/o Kabral Blay-Amihere
Ghana Journalists’ Association
P.O. Box 4636, Accra, GHANA
Telephone: 233-21-234.692
Fax: 233-21-234.694
Email: [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE:
* Application deadline: 1 June 2001
* Applicants submitting more than ONE ARTICLE will be disqualified from
the competition.

The Natali Prize for West African Journalism is a project initiative of the
European Commission Development Directorate coordinated by the International
Federation of Journalists in Brussels.
International Federation of Journalists
266 rue Royale
B-1210 Brussels
BELGIUM.
Tel : +32 2 223 37 29
Fax : +32 2 223 03 43
Email : [email protected]
Web: http://www.ifj.org