Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion

The European Commission campaign “2010 European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion” which aims to inform and raise awareness among citizens about poverty and social exclusion is organizing the “European Journalist Award 2010: Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion”.

The competition is open to print, online, and audiovisual journalists who have articles published or news reports aired that cover the issues of poverty and social exclusion in the European Union. Their articles or news reports must be published or aired between 1 October, 2009 and 31 August, 2010 in a media outlet who has a headquarter editorial office in one of the 27 EU Member States, Iceland, or Norway.

The deadline for entries is August 31st, 2010.

For more details on the award and how to apply please go to European Year Journalist Award 2010.