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Deadline: 17 May 2011

Topic: Refugees and Human Rights

How to Submit a Poem: Download the Entry Form here PDF format

Eligibility: This contest is open to all aspiring poets who are students in Grades 4-12 and attending schools in the greater Toronto area. Poems will be written in English with a maximum of 24 lines. Awards will be given based on the following three grade categories for a total of three first prizes: Group I grades 4-5-6, Group II grades 7-8, Group III grades 9-10-11-12. Current employees or relatives of UNHCR Canada or COSTI Immigrant Services are not eligible to enter the contest.

Prizes: Three First Prizes of $200.00 each. Three Second and Third Prizes of $100.00 each.

Decisions: Judges will be members of the UNHCR Toronto Office, COSTI Immigrant Services, others to be announced. Entries will be judged on the basis of originality, creative imagination, characterization, artistic quality, adherence to the topic, and rules established for the contest. All decisions of the judges are final.

Fees: There are no entry fees, no subsidy payments, and no purchases of any kind required to enter and win the contest.

Rights: All poems remain the property of the artist. By submitting a poem for this contest, the artist grants permission to UNHCR Canada and COSTI Immigrant Services to publish the poem, profile contest participants, and use submitted materials in any manner related to refugee and human rights promotion, including for World Refugee Day. UNHCR Canada and COSTI Immigrant Services are under no obligation to publish any contest entries. The artist is under no obligation to purchase a copy of the publication in which the poem may appear.

Winners will be invited to an open ceremony for prize awards and photo/interview opportunity, children younger than 16 will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult that can authorize and sign on their behalf.

Notification: All prize winners will be notified by mail and posted at www.costi.org

For further information, contact:
Mary Pam Vincer
vincer@costi.org
416.244.8989

Q. How does the contest work, and what prizes can I win?

A. UNHCR Canada and COSTI Immigrant Services are sponsoring the second annual greater Toronto area “Refugees and Human Rights Child and Youth Amateur Poetry Contest” to bring greater attention to human rights abuses and the plight of refugees. Each poem will be evaluated by our selection committee.

There are three school grade categories awarded a First Prize of $200 each. The categories are grades 4 to 6, grades 7 to 8 and grades 9 to 12. Each category will also be awarded a Second and Third Honourable Mention in the form of a plaque.

Q. What is the topic and how do I enter the contest by mail?

A. Please enter only one original poem, 24 lines or fewer, on the subject “Refugees and Human Rights”, in any style. The subject is very broad and you can choose to express your views on any aspect of “Refugees and Human Rights”.

Please mail or email your poem to the following address:

Poetry Contest
1710 Dufferin St.
Toronto, ON
M6E 3P2
Email: admin@costi.org

Contact Information:

For inquiries: admin@costi.org

For submissions: admin@costi.org

Website: http://www.costi.org/

Deadline: 15 July 2011

What’s this contest all about?

The United Nations has chosen 2011 as the International Year for People of African Descent. To celebrate, the Office of African Nova Scotian Affairs is holding a writing contest for young writers aged 13-22.

The contest is open to Nova Scotians of all backgrounds, but entries must express a connection to the culture, heritage, and/or experiences of people of African descent. For example, stories and poems could be set in historical or contemporary African Nova Scotian communities, they could focus on a prominent person of African descent, or they could connect in another way. It’s up to you — be creative!

Who can enter?

Any Canadian citizen or landed immigrant who has lived in Nova Scotia since Oct. 1, 2010, and who is between the ages of 13 and 22 as of the contest closting date – July 15, 2011. The contest is split into two age categories: 13-17 and 18-22.

What do I have to do?

Send us your short story, poem(s) or spoken word lyrics by July 15. Stories can be up to 2,500 words long. You can submit up to five poems or spoken word pieces, to a total maximum length of 1,500 words.

What can I win?

In each age group, we’ll be giving out three prizes:

First place - $500
Second place - $250
Third place - $150

Winners also get to have lunch with Lawrence Hill, author of the acclaimed best seller The Book of Negroes. And they’ll be recognized at an awards ceremony during the African Diaspora Heritage Trail conference, being held September 22-24 in Halifax.

How do I enter?

To enter, download an entry form here and fill it out. You can send your entries by email to ansa_newsletter@gov.ns.ca, and please use the phrase “IYPAD Creative Writing Contest” in the subject line.

You can also send entries by mail or drop them off at our office:

Office of African Nova Scotian Affairs
5670 Spring Garden Road, Suite 604
PO Box 2691 Halifax, NS B3J 1H6

Important formatting rules: Electronic entries must submitted as a Microsoft Word or RTF document, while hard-copy entries must be typed in black ink on plain white paper (8 ½” x 11”). Use a decent-sized, easy-to-read font, such as Times New Roman 12-pt. Fiction entries must be double-spaced, while poetry can be single-spaced.

All entries must have a one-inch margin on all sides, with pages numbered in order in the upper right-hand corner. As well, the title of your manuscript must appear on each page, but DO NOT include your name on the actual manuscript – only on your entry form. That way your entry will be anonymous to the judges.

Also, remember that all entries must be signed, including those submitted by email. If you’re under 18 years old, a parent or guardian needs to sign the form too. You can scan and email, send by fax to 902.424.7189 … just make sure you send a signed form.

When is the deadline?

Emailed and hand-delivered entries must arrive by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 15. Mailed entries must be postmarked by July 15. Hard-copy entries will not be returned.

How much does it cost to enter?

We’re glad you asked. The answer is nothing – it’s free!

How does the judging work?

A panel of accomplished Nova Scotian writers, poets and performers will read the entries and select a set of finalists in each age group. These finalists will be sent to our honourary judge, Lawrence Hill, and he’ll choose the winners in each age group. So you could have your work read by one of Canada’s most well-known authors. And you could get to have lunch with him too. (If that sounds kind of intimidating, don’t worry… he’s a really nice guy.)

What important legal details do you need to tell me?

-By entering the contest, you accept that the Office of African Nova Scotian Affairs (ANSA) may contact you to request a photo and/or biographical information for use in promotional materials and announcements relating to the contest.

-You also release and forever discharge the Province of Nova Scotia, the Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs, and their officers, employees and representatives, from all liability for any damages, losses or claims arising from participation in the competition or resulting from the conferral, acceptance or use of the award obtained and for the aforementioned disclosures or uses.

Can you summarize in a convenient list of bullet points?

* The contest is open to all Nova Scotians aged 13-22, as of July 15, 2011.
* Entries must express a connection to the culture, heritage and/or experiences of people of African descent.
* Entries may be short stories (up to 2,500 words) or poems or spoken word lyrics (up to 5 pieces, and a maximum of 1,500 words).
* A signed entry form must accompany all entries.
* An entrant’s name must not appear on the manuscript.
* Entries may be emailed to ansa_newsletter@gov.ns.ca or mailed or hand-delivered to: Office of African Nova Scotian Affairs, 5670 Spring Garden Road Suite 604, PO Box 2691, Halifax NS B3J 1H6.
* Contest deadline is 4:30 p.m. on July 15, 2011. Awards will be presented during the African Diaspora Heritage Trail conference, Sept. 22-24, 2011.
* You could win cash. And hang out with Lawrence Hill! What more do you need? Get writing!

Download contest entry form >>

Contact Information:

For inquiries: ansa_newsletter@gov.ns.ca

For submissions: ansa_newsletter@gov.ns.ca

Website: http://www.gov.ns.ca/ansa

Deadline: 2 May 2011

Rights Media Print Intern (Ghana)

Positions: 1
Location: Accra, Ghana
Term:6 months
Posted: April 7, 2011
Deadline: May 2, 2011
Start Date: July 2011
Remuneration: monthly living stipend, plus flight and visa

Description of Host Organization:

The Daily Guide is Ghana’s second largest newspaper, with coverage and distribution throughout the country. Using the power of journalism the newspaper focuses on promoting good governance, democracy and freedom of speech. Because of its large readership, there is strong potential to reach a diverse audience with human rights and governance information and education. In addition to the main Daily Guide newspaper, the media house owns other outlets including Guide Young Blazers (a youth issues publication), and an online news site.

Job Description:

* Assist in the Production of Human Rights and Governance Content: The intern will work in the newsrooms of the Daily Guide. Their job will be to work side-by-side with local journalists, training and assisting in researching human rights and governance stories. The intern will work with the local journalists through all elements of story production, from initial conception through publication. Their job is NOT to write or voice the story—it is merely to guide and assist the local journalist to report on human rights. jhr’s goal is to transfer knowledge—not to do the work ourselves.
* Deputy News Editor Role: The interns will participate in editorial meetings at Daily Guide. By participating in story assignment and the news process, the intern will help add a human rights and good governance angle to many general news stories.
* Journalism Information Kits: The intern will train local journalists on the research and writing skills needed to research and develop kits for reporting on specific human rights and governance issues. The purpose of these kits is to provide background information on a specific topic to all journalists at a host organization. Interns will also be expected to provide practical information in the journalism tool kits, such as interviewing techniques, sourcing a story and sound editing. Kits will be developed on a variety of human rights and governance topics including gender issues and HIV/AIDS.
* Workplace Workshops: Workshops will be held within the newsroom of the Daily Guide. Each workshop will focus on various information and techniques necessary to report effectively on human rights and governance issues. The training will be inclusive and respectful of differing levels of ability. Workshops will cover a variety of topics and will be tailored to the needs of those with whom the intern works. The workshops can be both formal and informal in structure depending on the nature of the particular occasion.
* Canadian Engagement: The intern will write one blog posting per month focusing on their personal experiences as a Canadian intern working in Ghana. The intern will also submit to jhr and/or Speak Magazine 4 stories/articles that they have worked with local journalists to produce, each month, and will speak at one Canadian University about their experiences upon their return.

Skills/Experiences/Qualifications:

* A postsecondary degree or diploma in journalism
* Experience working in radio production
* Experience or demonstrable interest in teaching and training
* Knowledge of human rights
* Excellent personal skills
* Excellent written and communication skills
* Knowledge of host country

IYIP Eligibility criteria:

* be between 19 and 30 years of age
* be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident legally entitled to work in Canada
* be a post-secondary graduate
* be unemployed or underemployed
* out of school
* ready to begin their professional career
* have not participated in an internship with the Career Focus stream of the Government of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy (YES)

Rights Media Print Intern (Malawi)

Positions: 1
Location: Blantyre, Malawi
Term:6 months
Posted: April 7, 2011
Deadline: May 2, 2011
Start Date: July 2011
Remuneration: monthly living stipend, plus flight and visa

Description of Host Organization:

The Daily Times is one of Malawi’s premier daily newspapers. Based in Blantyre, The Daily Times is an independent newspaper committed to providing news that is both reliable and accessible to the Malawian public. The paper enjoys a large audience for human rights and governance stories. The newspaper also has three sister publications, including two weekend paper that focuses on feature stories and analysis.

Job Description:

* Assist in the Production of Human Rights and Governance Content: The intern will work in the newsrooms of the Daily Times. Their job will be to work side-by-side with local journalists, training and assisting in researching human rights and governance stories. The intern will work with the local journalists through all elements of story production, from initial conception through publication. Their job is NOT to write or voice the story—it is merely to guide and assist the local journalist to report on human rights. jhr’s goal is to transfer knowledge—not to do the work ourselves.
* Deputy News Editor Role: The interns will participate in editorial meetings at Daily Times. By participating in story assignment and the news process, the intern will help add a human rights and good governance angle to many general news stories.
* Journalism Information Kits: The intern will train local journalists on the research and writing skills needed to research and develop kits for reporting on specific human rights and governance issues. The purpose of these kits is to provide background information on a specific topic to all journalists at a host organization. Interns will also be expected to provide practical information in the journalism tool kits, such as interviewing techniques, sourcing a story and sound editing. Kits will be developed on a variety of human rights and governance topics including gender issues and HIV/AIDS.
* Workplace Workshops: Workshops will be held within the newsroom of Daily Times. Each workshop will focus on various information and techniques necessary to report effectively on human rights and governance issues. The training will be inclusive and respectful of differing levels of ability. Workshops will cover a variety of topics and will be tailored to the needs of those with whom the intern works. The workshops can be both formal and informal in structure depending on the nature of the particular occasion.
* Canadian Engagement: The intern will write one blog posting per month focusing on their personal experiences as a Canadian intern working in Ghana. The intern will also submit to jhr and/or Speak Magazine 4 stories/articles that they have worked with local journalists to produce, each month, and will speak at one Canadian University about their experiences upon their return.

Skills/Experiences/Qualifications:

* A postsecondary degree or diploma in journalism
* Experience working in print
* Experience or demonstrable interest in teaching and training
* Knowledge of human rights
* Excellent personal skills
* Excellent written and communication skills
* Knowledge of host country

IYIP Eligibility criteria:

* be between 19 and 30 years of age
* be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident legally entitled to work in Canada
* be a post-secondary graduate
* be unemployed or underemployed
* out of school
* ready to begin their professional career
* have not participated in an internship with the Career Focus stream of the Government of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy (YES)

Please submit an application form found here, cover letter and resume to IYIPinternships@jhr.ca by May 2, 2010.

Please quote job title in the subject line.

jhr thanks all those who apply; however due to large application numbers only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: IYIPinternships@jhr.ca

For submissions: IYIPinternships@jhr.ca

Website: http://www.jhr.ca

Deadline: 16 May 2011

DIASPORA DIALOGUES ISSUES 2011 OPEN CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

Looking for emerging writers of short stories, poetry and creative nonfiction in the GTA.

Diaspora Dialogues invites submissions to its annual publishing/mentoring program from emerging GTA writers of short stories or creative non-fiction less than 3,000 words in length; or up to 5 poems, with each poem being no more than 75 lines. (See below for definition of “emerging.”) Applicants are welcome to enter more than one category, but no more than one submission per category, please. (Please note: Our mentoring program for emerging playwrights will be changing this year. As a result, a separate call for plays will be released shortly.)

Diaspora Dialogues is committed to supporting a literature of Toronto that is as diverse as the city itself. Writers are encouraged to keep this mandate in mind, but addressing this theme directly is not essential in the submission. The setting of the works must be, at least in part, the greater Toronto region. First and second-generation immigrants and First Nations writers are especially welcome.

Through an adjudicated process, approximately 15 writers will be chosen and each assigned (free of charge) to an established writer in a mentoring capacity to gain feedback on their work. The writers will each be given an opportunity to read their work in Diaspora Dialogues’ popular multi-disciplinary performance series, which takes place across the city throughout the year in partnership with venues like Luminato, The Word on the Street, Nuit Blanche, Harbourfront, Toronto Public Library and others.

Writers may choose to submit the finished pieces to be considered for publication in TOK: Writing the New Toronto, the annual Diaspora Dialogues anthology available in bookstores across the country.

Diaspora Dialogues supports the creation and presentation of new stories, poetry and drama that reflect the complexity of the city through the eyes of its richly diverse writers. Please see www.diasporadialogues.com for further details about us.

Submission Guidelines

· The greater Toronto region must exist in each story or poem in some way. This can mean using the city as a physical setting. It can mean exploring what the city means to you in a psychological or metaphorical way. It can mean writing about a person, issue or geographic location that is Toronto-specific. The definition is broad, but Toronto must be somehow present in the work.
· The work must be original and not previously published or produced.
· Submissions must be in English.
· Fiction or creative nonfiction must be 3,000 words or less.
· Up to 5 poems may be submitted, with each poem being no more than 75 lines.
· Only one submission per category, but you may submit to more than one category. (Example: You cannot submit two short stories, but you can submit a short story and a poem.) Play submissions are considered separately; please contact us to receive the specific submission guidelines.
· Submissions must include a short biography in paragraph form.
· The writing sample must be free of any identifying marks (no name or contact information) as applications are read blind by the jury. Please do not staple or bind in any way as the submissions will be photocopied. A completed submission form must be included.
· Submissions will not be accepted electronically or by fax.
· If you would like your submission returned, please include a self-addressed envelope with correct postage.
· Commentary/feedback is not available on submissions.

Eligibility

· Writers must not have been previously published in a full-length manuscript of their own (although appearances in magazines and/or anthologies are acceptable).
· You must not have participated in the Diaspora Dialogues mentorship program within the last 2 years.
· You must be living in the greater Toronto region, which includes York, Halton, Peel and Durham.

We welcome your submission! Deadline is May 16, 2011. Submissions will not be accepted after the deadline. Decisions will be made in June 2011.

Please mail or drop off submissions to:

Diaspora Dialogues
170 Bloor Street West, Suite 804
Toronto, ON
M5S 1T9

Questions? Contact Natalie Kertes at natalie@diasporadialogues.com or 416-944-1101, ext 250.

Reply to: job-dhjsc-2271033660@craigslist.org

Biography company seeks professional writer fluent in Arabic and English. Ideally, you are an accomplished journalist, editor or writer that can assist with specialized projects serving clients speaking Arabic who want to record their life story.

Location: Toronto

Compensation: Compensation per project

Deadline: 16 May 2011

Diaspora Dialogues Call for Submissions

We are now accepting submissions of short stories, poetry and creative nonfiction for our 2011 mentorship program! Deadline May 16th.

DIASPORA DIALOGUES ISSUES 2011 OPEN CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

Looking for emerging writers of short stories, poetry and creative nonfiction in the GTA.

(TORONTO) Diaspora Dialogues invites submissions to its annual publishing/mentoring program from emerging GTA writers of short stories or creative non-fiction less than 3,000 words in length; or up to 5 poems, with each poem being no more than 75 lines. (See below for definition of “emerging.”) Applicants are welcome to enter more than one category, but no more than one submission per category, please. (Please note: Our mentoring program for emerging playwrights will be changing this year. As a result, a separate call for plays will be released shortly.)

Diaspora Dialogues is committed to supporting a literature of Toronto that is as diverse as the city itself. Writers are encouraged to keep this mandate in mind, but addressing this theme directly is not essential in the submission. The setting of the works must be, at least in part, the greater Toronto region. First and second-generation immigrants and First Nations writers are especially welcome.

Through an adjudicated process, approximately 15 writers will be chosen and each assigned (free of charge) to an established writer in a mentoring capacity to gain feedback on their work. The writers will each be given an opportunity to read their work in Diaspora Dialogues’ popular multi-disciplinary performance series, which takes place across the city throughout the year in partnership with venues like Luminato, The Word on the Street, Nuit Blanche, Harbourfront, Toronto Public Library and others.

Writers may choose to submit the finished pieces to be considered for publication in TOK: Writing the New Toronto, the annual Diaspora Dialogues anthology available in bookstores across the country.

Diaspora Dialogues supports the creation and presentation of new stories, poetry and drama that reflect the complexity of the city through the eyes of its richly diverse writers. Please see www.diasporadialogues.com for further details about us.

Submission Guidelines

• The greater Toronto region must exist in each story or poem in some way. This can mean using the city as a physical setting. It can mean exploring what the city means to you in a psychological or metaphorical way. It can mean writing about a person, issue or geographic location that is Toronto-specific. The definition is broad, but Toronto must be somehow present in the work.
• The work must be original and not previously published or produced.
• Submissions must be in English.
• Fiction or creative nonfiction must be 3,000 words or less.
• Up to 5 poems may be submitted, with each poem being no more than 75 lines.
• Only one submission per category, but you may submit to more than one category. (Example: You cannot submit two short stories, but you can submit a short story and a poem.) Play submissions are considered separately; please contact us to receive the specific submission guidelines.
• Submissions must include a short biography in paragraph form.
• The writing sample must be free of any identifying marks (no name or contact information) as applications are read blind by the jury. Please do not staple or bind in any way as the submissions will be photocopied. A completed submission form must be included.
• Submissions will not be accepted electronically or by fax.
• If you would like your submission returned, please include a self-addressed envelope with correct postage.
• Commentary/feedback is not available on submissions.

Eligibility

• Writers must not have been previously published in a full-length manuscript of their own (although appearances in magazines and/or anthologies are acceptable).
• You must not have participated in the Diaspora Dialogues mentorship program within the last 2 years.
• You must be living in the greater Toronto region, which includes York, Halton, Peel and Durham.

We welcome your submission! Deadline is May 16, 2011. Submissions will not be accepted after the deadline. Decisions will be made in June 2011.

Please mail or drop off submissions to:

Diaspora Dialogues
170 Bloor Street West, Suite 804
Toronto, ON
M5S 1T9

Questions? Contact Natalie Kertes at natalie@diasporadialogues.com or 416-944-1101, ext 250.

Download our open call submission form here.

Bloggers Wanted (Toronto)

We are looking for passionate bloggers and writers to add to our roster for our Afro Canadian Magazine as well as our Mainstream Publication.

Our 3 positions to fill may include. Hollywood Gossip/news, Music Entertainment/Gossip/news, Health Fitness Fashion/news etc

1) Must be highly passionate and skilled at blogging writing styles.

2) Must have personal access to a computer/laptop.

3) Must be able to meet deadlines

4) Must have a high understanding of Afro communities and events.

5) Do you have the ability to make people laugh through your blogs. Can you inspire someone to take action on a stagnant part in their life. Do you have the ability to for see future trends in fashion. Do you know about Finance. How to make the best investments. Do you know about sports. Who's a pro athlete in your community. If you are passionate about any of this we want to hear from you. More importantly we hope that you are willing to learn and grow with us as a permanent fixture in our organization.

Please send emails inquiries to: Contact@interlive.ca

Location: Toronto

Compensation: TBD

Reply to: job-dsmsu-2181748631@craigslist.org

Writers, researchers and journalists wanted for a newspaper that focuses on African Canadians and on the continent of Africa.

We are looking for candidates with experience in writing and or editing. If you are a beginner and you are serious about writing you are welcome to apply. You will have a keen interest in Africa and/or African Canadians news and culture. You set your own hours but articles have to be submitted by a deadline.

The newspaper will research, write and publish hot topics in politics, fashion, entertainment and the general culture of people of the African descent

The African Canadian Star will start publishing at the end of February 2011.

Location: GTA

Compensation: Per story published

Deadline: 15 June 2011
Contact: sasha@john106.com

Films can be sent until June 15, 2011 for Africa in the Picture Film Festival selection. Preview DVD, press kit and completed application form should be addressed to:

Africa in the Picture Filmfestival
t.a.v. Sasha Dees (programmeur)
Nieuwe Leliestraat 169 BG
1015 HD Amsterdam
Nederland

Voor VS en Canada
Sasha Dees
PO Box 840
NY NY 10025
USA

Detailed conditions are stated on the Application Form. Questions regarding the selection and the festival may be sent to sasha@john106.com

Download the application form here >>

Deadline: 30 November 2010

Muslims for Progressive Values is publishing an anthology on the perspectives and life stories of Muslim progressives living in North America (USA and Canada). We invite you to submit your writings on what being a progressiveMuslim means to you. We are looking for personal, thought-provoking and honest reflections on life as experienced byprogressive Muslims, experiences readers of all backgrounds can connect and relate to.

All too often, progressive Muslim perspectives are ignored, misconstrued, or overshadowed. Now is our chance to reclaim and celebrate our voices...to share ideas and opinions in our own words, on our own terms. Please join us in this powerful and unique opportunity.

We welcome submissions, long or short, on the following topics or any other issues you would like to write about:

- Personal spiritual journey
- Self empowerment/acceptance
- Mixed faith or multicultural parenting and marriages/relationships
- Career path/life goals
- Surviving trauma/violence/abuse
- Evolving perspectives on religion/spirituality/politics
- Contributing to communities (volunteering, activism, etc.)
- Poetry or other forms of self-expression are welcome

There are no minimum or maximum word requirements. However, submissions should not exceed 30 pages.

Writers are not limited to the above-mentioned topics. Please email us if you have any questions at info@mpvusa.org. Previously published work, appropriately credited and cited, will be considered. Our goal is to highlight and share diverse perspectives from people of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, sectarian affiliations, backgrounds, etc. This opportunity is open to those who have identified as a "progressive Muslim" for years before MPV was even founded and for those who are new to the "movement" and are figuring out what being a progressive Muslim means to them.

No previous writing experience is required. However, please edit for spelling and grammar prior to submission. We will work with writers to edit accepted submissions and ensure a cohesive narrative. There is no financial compensation forselected essays. All proceeds from book sales will support Muslims for Progressive Values. Published submissions will become the property of Muslims for Progressive Values.

The deadline for submitting essays is Tuesday, November 30th, 2010. Please email submissions to info@mpvusa.org. Include the essay in the text of the email and the following information: Name (and/or pen name), age, profession, and contact information (email and phone number).

Ani Zonneveld
Co-Founder/Chair
Muslims for Progressive Values

Deadline: 31 January 2011

Call for the Arabic newspaper articles:

Pacific Pen Education and Publication Group proudly invites interested individuals, students and other residents of B.C to attend in this competition by sending their articles in the variety of topics to this Arabic Writing Competition.

The prizes will be awarded to the first 10 articles in an official ceremony and the best articles will be selected and published in the first issue of Al-Ghalam Arabic newspaper in B.C, and the selected writers will be invited to cooperate as editorial team of this newspaper.

This would be a great opportunity for those of you who have a passion for writing in any ground, as you are building a very valuable work history and increase your income in a legal and respectable way.

There is no registration fee. This does not interfere with your scholarship and would be a very outstanding record of your talents and skills.

You can challenge your talents and abilities in a friendly competition.

Your articles would be in Arabic, so you do not need to worry about your English. Although a good knowledge of English is an asset!

You can choose any of the following grounds and write an Arabic article for a newspaper.

· Student life (challenges and awards)

· Cultural issues (The Islamic Arabic culture in a non-Islamic society or etc.)

· Politics

· Religion

· Sports

· Islamic Art Vs. Western Modern Art

· Entertainment

· Education

· News

· For other topics please first check with us

Please submit your articles to the following link. You can also upload a related picture to your article. These articles and pictures MUST be your original work. You can send your articles via email to info@penlingua.net until January 31,2011.