The Women Deliver 2019 Conference media scholarship

Published by Bojana

Deadline: January 15 2019
Open to: journalists
Venue: Vancouver, Canada

Description

The Women Deliver 2019 Conference is where the world gathers to drive progress on gender equality and the health, rights, and wellbeing of girls and women. All journalists attending the conference will have access to high-level speakers and attendees representing experts in development, elected officials, global advocates and the next generation of leaders. During the conference, media will have access to the media center and a daily press program featuring breaking news and research coming out of the conference

The Women Deliver 2019 Conference will take place 3-6 June 2019 in Vancouver, Canada and will be the world’s largest conference on gender equality and the health, rights, and wellbeing of girls and women in the 21st century. It will serve as a catalyst for advocates working to achieve a more gender equal world.

More than 6,000 world leaders, influencers, advocates, academics, activists, and journalists will flock to Vancouver with the drive to accelerate progress for girls and women everywhere.

The conference will present new knowledge, promote world-class solutions, and engage a broad spectrum of voices. It will focus on several issues from health, nutrition, education, economic and political empowerment to human rights, good governance, and girls’ and women’s agency and equality.

Eligibility

The conference is open for: world leaders, influencers, advocates, academics, activists, and journalists.

Benefits

A select group of media representatives will also receive a fully-funded scholarship.  Sponsored media will be invited to attend a day-long orientation session in advance of the conference for a preview of key events.

Media Scholarship Includes:

  • Conference registration
  • Economy roundtrip airfare
  • Hotel accommodation for days of the conference
  • Ground transportation for days of the conference
  • Per diem for days of the conference
  • Visa reimbursement
  • Health insurance

How to apply?

Application Requirements:

  • Demographic and biography information
  • Outlet and beat
  • Explanation of why you want to cover
  • Link to relevant article(s)

For more detailed information, please visit the official website.