Journalist award against discrimination

More than six in 10 Europeans believe discrimination is widespread in their country, according to a January Eurobarometer poll.

And more than half feel not enough is being done to combat the problem.

The annual For Diversity Against Discrimination EU Journalist Award encourages journalists to think and write about issues such as every citizen's right not to be discriminated against, the negative effects of discrimination and the benefits and opportunities of diversity.

A reward is given to the best article published in an EU member state. The fourth edition of this competition is taking place during the European Year of Equal Opportunities for All. The EU Journalist Award will team up with the Year in organising a special prize for an article highlighting one or more of the many events of the European Year of Equal Opportunities for All.

The competition is open to journalists from all 27 EU member states.

The winner and the two runners-up as well as the winner of the special award category will receive a grant for a research trip to an EU country of their choice.

For more details on the award and to download an application form visit www.stop-discrimination.info.