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Media Relations Training for NGOs Combating Discrimination

Media Relations Training for NGOs Combating Discrimination

Event date: 27 & 28 October 2011 Region: EU The Media Diversity Institute provided media relations training for 16 Non-Governmental …

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October-November Edition of the People’s Voice

October-November Edition of the People’s Voice

Today, South Sudan is contending with the reality of a being not only the world’s newest country but, also its …

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Women in the UK Radio Industry are Under Represented

Women in the UK Radio Industry are Under Represented

Published: 1 November 2011 Country: UK Women in the UK radio industry are significantly under-represented at senior levels, according to …

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Civilians Continue to Suffer at Hands of Rebels in Jonglei

Civilians Continue to Suffer at Hands of Rebels in Jonglei

By John Actually Today you see them, tomorrow they are gone. They are ruthless and no one knows why they are fighting. These are the rebel fighters of South Sudan’s Jonglei State whose activities have contributed to serious insecurity among...

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Mixed Reactions Over Proposal To Move Capital From Juba

Mixed Reactions Over Proposal To Move Capital From Juba

By Agele Benson Amos Should the government relocate the South Sudan capital city from Juba to Ramciel? This is the biggest debate doing the rounds in South Sudan as citizens of Africa’s youngest nation look to the future.

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‘What’s Up’ Training Programme is Calling for Applications

‘What’s Up’ Training Programme is Calling for Applications

Deadline: 18 November 2011 Country: UK MAMA Youth Project (MYP) is calling for applications for ‘What’s Up’ training programme. The …

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Mugwo Community Feels Neglected By Government

Mugwo Community Feels Neglected By Government

By Alfred Taban Residents of Mugwo Payam in Southern Sudan’s Yei River County are a disgruntled lot. They feel neglected …

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Child Labour Menace in Western Equatoria State

Child Labour Menace in Western Equatoria State

By Gift Friday Like most African Countries, South Sudan has its share of problems afflicting children. Child labour is rampart …

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Media and the Riots Conference: The Big Debate

Media and the Riots Conference: The Big Debate

Event date: 26 November 2011 Region: UK & Worldwide One-day conference that brings together young people from riot areas in …

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Ethical Journalism Initiative: National Conference in Bratislava

Ethical Journalism Initiative: National Conference in Bratislava

Event date: 21 October 2011 Region: EU The Slovak Syndicate of Journalists (SSN) is to organise a two-day national conference …

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