International Labour Organization (ILO) Voices against Child Labour: Media Competition

The International Labour Organization (ILO) invites journalists, filmmakers, photographers, students, or media professionals to participate in the Voices against Child Labour media competition. This competition is not just a contest; it’s a call to action to raise awareness, engage communities, and advocate for change. It is an opportunity for these professionals to leverage their influence to make a real difference in the fight against child labour.

Objectives

• Increase public awareness and understanding of child labour in Africa.
• Empower local communities, activists, and media personnel to contribute to the fight against child labour.
• Showcase innovative strategies to combat child labour.
• Inspire action and advocacy at grassroots and policy levels through compelling storytelling.

Themes

• The realities of child labour in Africa
• Technology innovations in eradicating child labour
• Gender perspectives in child labour
• Community-led solutions to child labour
• Role of supply chain actors in combating child labour

Eligibility

• Journalists, filmmakers, photographers, and media professionals from Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, and Egypt who are employed by either African or international media outlets focusing on African topics.
• Students enrolled in any African university from the specified countries.
• Participants must be above 18 years old.
• Each participant can submit entries in a maximum of two categories: video, written media, photo stories.
• All entries must be accompanied by the corresponding signed consent forms as attached.
• To prepare your participation in this competition, you are recommended to first undertake this ITC-ILO on-line training: SELF-GUIDED COURSE ON REPORTING ON CHILD LABOUR FOR MEDIA

Awards

• Grand Prize: One journalist will be invited to report on the ILO’s Knowledge Sharing Forum in Nairobi, Kenya, with all expenses covered by the ILO.
• Top Journalists: Up to 10 participants will be invited to a knowledge sharing event in Kampala, Uganda, with full sponsorship.

Submission Guidelines

• Submissions via email or WeTransfer to [email protected].
• Clearly label the subject with “APPLICANT NAME_PROFESSIONAL OR STUDENT_VIDEO/WRITTEN/PHOTOGRAPHY.”
• The email content should be:

1. WeTransfer submission for video, attached writing or attached photo stories with descriptive caption;
2. Consent forms;
3. CV of the applicant (indicate gender)

• Written submissions, including articles and essays, should not exceed 800 words.
• Video submissions must not be longer than 7 minutes.
• Entries should focus on the specified thematic areas related to child labour in Africa.
• Original and recently developed entries (from June 2023) are accepted.
• Entries can be in French, English, or local languages with translations/subtitles if necessary.
• Adhere to high journalistic standards and ethical reporting guidelines.
• Consider the following guides to guide the development of your submission:

Child labour: A practical guide for journalists 
GUIDELINES CHILD LABOUR 
Ethical and quality reporting on child labour 
Child Labour: A Practical Guide for Journalists – TIP SHEET

Application Deadline: April 30, 2024

• Submissions containing harmful, misleading, defamatory, or inappropriate content, or promoting illegal activities, will be disqualified.

Don’t Miss This Opportunity: Join the ILO Voices Against Child Labour media competition and lend your voice to this crucial cause. Submit your compelling stories, videos, or photographs to raise awareness and inspire positive change. For detailed guidelines and submission instructions, visit the Official Webpage of the ILO Regional Media Competition. Together, let’s make a difference in ending child labour in Africa.