[color=#42a6c6][size=3]Shireen Abu Akleh Training Program for Palestinian Broadcasters and Journalists[/size][/color] [color=#42a6c6][size=2]Introduction[/size][/color] [color=#000000][size=2]United Nations is inviting applications for the 2023 Shireen Abu Akleh Training Programme for Palestinian Broadcasters and Journalists (formerly known as the annual training program for Palestinian broadcasters and journalists).[/size][/color] [color=#000000][size=2]As part of the special information program, mandated by the United Nations General Assembly, the UN Department of Global Communications (DGC) organizes the annual Shireen Abu Akleh Training Programme for Palestinian Broadcasters and Journalists. The program aims to provide hands-on skills training on media related topics as well as expose the selected journalists to the work of the United Nations, with particular attention to its various activities and programs affecting the lives of the people in the region.[/size][/color] [color=#000000][size=2]This program is usually held in November/ December. Exact dates and format will be confirmed in due course.[/size][/color] [color=#000000][size=2]The training program is coordinated by the Palestine Unit of the Peace and Security Section, which is located in the Campaigns and Country Offices Division (CCOD) of DGC. Since it started in 1995, more than 200 journalists/trainees have benefited from the program.[/size][/color] [color=#42a6c6][size=2]For more information, follow hashtag: #PalJournos[/size][/color] [color=#42a6c6][size=2]Qualifications Required[/size][/color] [ol] [li][color=#000000][size=2]University degree (B.A. or equivalent) in journalism/media/ or any other field.[/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2]At least one year of work experience in the field of journalism, which could be in print/online/broadcast media.[/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2]Mastery of the English Language.[/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2]Candidates should be between the ages of 23-33 years.[/size][/color][/li] [/ol] [color=#42a6c6][size=2]Please note[/size][/color] [ul] [li][color=#000000][size=2]The United Nations will cover the costs of travel and accommodation [restrictions apply, please see below*].[/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2]The Department of Global Communications will ONLY inform participants who have been selected[/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2]Applications from candidates employed within the UN system will not be considered.[/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2]Participants will be required to comply with all rules of the program and submit final projects, in order to ensure successful completion of the program.[/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2]Only applications completed through the online form will be accepted.[/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=2]At the end of the program, participants are required to return on the flight provided by the United Nations, one day after the training program is completed.[/size][/color][/li] [/ul] [color=#42a6c6][size=2]APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2023 TRAINING PROGRAMME ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED[/size][/color] [color=#000000][size=2]Due to the large number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.[/size][/color] [color=#42a6c6][size=2]* Important Disclaimer:[/size][/color] [color=#000000][size=2]If the organizers determine that holding an in-person training is not possible due to the COVID-19 pandemic or other reason determined by the United Nations, the United Nations shall have the right to cancel, postpone and/or modify the format of the training program to an online course to be held virtually. Such a decision will be made closer to the date of the training program and will be communicated directly to the selected participants.[/size][/color] [color=#000000][size=2]In case the training program is cancelled, postponed or modified in format for any reason, the United Nations shall bear no financial or legal responsibility or liability whatsoever as a result of this cancellation, postponement or modification. If the program is held virtually, selected journalists will be able to attend the online training program, free of charge. The United Nations will not arrange for or cover the costs of any travel, accommodation or other expenses for participants in the online program.[/size][/color] [color=#42a6c6][size=2]Qualified Palestinian journalists can apply by following these two simple steps:[/size][/color] [color=#000000][size=2]1) REGISTER IN [url=https://elearning.un.org/]the website HERE[/url][/size][/color] [color=#000000][size=2]2) APPLY through the link below[/size][/color]