35th One World Media Awards open: the EIB and Plan International shine a light on women and girls who are changing the world

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• Journalists and filmmakers from around the world invited to send their best stories focused on the global south
• Women's solutions reporting award sponsored by EIB and Plan International
• Awards open for entries until 9 February 2023

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Plan International are partnering with One World Mediato celebrate underreported stories from around the world featuring development issues that break through stereotypes, change the narrative and connect people across cultures.

The two organisations are pleased to sponsor an award designed to celebrate excellence in media coverage of stories featuring solutions by and for girls and women that tackle current challenges. This award is open to media, including broadcast, digital, audio, film or print, that explore women's solutions in the global south. Reporting can showcase stories of girls and women who successfully contributed to tackle challenges faced by women and society at large: solutions to improve women's financial and economic inclusion, solutions that address the impact of climate change and protect the environment, solutions that increase access to education and health care, or that empower women and girls.

One World Media was started by a group of journalists for more quality reporting from the global south. Since then, through nearly 400 Awards, more than 1000 journalists and filmmakers have been recognised.

Looking ahead to this year's Awards, One World Media's Director, Gemma Bradshaw says, "The Awards reiterate why telling stories is important, shining a light on people and places that we often don't hear from. In a world that is increasingly polarised, OWM Award winning stories help us see that we all have shared struggles and celebrations and they can shift deep rooted stereotypes. We are especially pleased to be supporting the reporting of stories that remind us of the pivotal role of women in helping to tackle some of the key challenges of our time both locally and globally."

Shiva Dustdar, Director and Head of the European Investment Bank Institute, who will be one of the judges of the Women's solutions award said: "I am very proud that the EIB is supporting the Women's Solutions Reporting Award with One World Media and Plan International. We need to hear powerful stories of women from independent media who are changing our world. I hope that this award will contribute to share their good ideas and inspire us all."

Thomas Östros, EIB Vice-President having gender equality in his oversight, added: "At the EIB, through our investment we aim at tackling deep-rooted gender inequalities. Our participation in the 2X Challenge and our SheInvest initiative have shown us that when women and girls get the opportunity to improve their lives, we all benefit. We need more stories showing the way."

Kathleen Sherwin, Plan International's Chief Strategy and Engagement Officer, said: "We are inspired by the girls and young women we meet who are changing the world for the better. They are movement leaders, change makers, activists and creators who define and drive forward solutions that have the power to transform lives and society. They have a mighty story to share and that is why we are delighted to partner with One World Media and EIB to support the Women's Solutions Reporting Award."

The 35th One World Media Awards are open for entries until the 9^th of February 2023.

See complete details on selection and eligibility criteria.

Read Shiva Dustdar's blog post on OWM website

Check EIB's latest news on its Gender page

Check Plan International's report 'Rewrite her Story' which investigates how film and media stereotypes affect the lives and ambitions of girls and young women.

Background information

About One World Media

One World Media is a non-profit non-profit organisation in the UK that supports journalists and filmmakers covering stories about the global south. For more than three decades, the organisation has worked with partners in the UK and around the world to strengthen international journalism and promote media coverage of global issues. The One World Media Awards will look for entries that show relevance, originality and creativity, substance and accuracy, impact and reach, diversity and quality.

About the European Investment Bank

To enhance the positive impact of its activities on gender equality and empower women and girls, the EIB Group adopted a Strategy on Gender Equality and Women's Economic Empowerment and a Gender Action Plan, with the aim of embedding gender equality and in particular women's economic empowerment in the EIB's business model. It covers its lending, blending and advisory work within and outside the European Union.

The EIB is also committed to driving gender equality in the workplace. The EU bank champions diversity and inclusion not only because of the undeniable business benefits they bring, but also because of their power to enrich the working environment for all staff.

More information: The EIB gender equality initiatives

About Plan International

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children's rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it's girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children's rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for - and respond to - crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years and are now active in more than 80 countries.

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