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Gender in journalism awards |
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News and features -
South Asia
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By Owais Aslam Ali
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Friday, 10 October 2008 |
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 Entries are invited for the 6th annual ‘Gender in Journalism’ Awards 2008.
The two awards, which are for print journalists, have been instituted by the Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) with the support of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) , Islamabad.
Articles published in Pakistani publications between January 1, 2007 and June 31, 2008 are eligible for the awards. One award is for the excellence in gender sensitive reporting and is open to both male and female journalists. This award recognizes excellence and best practices in the coverage of gender related issues.
The second award is for outstanding coverage of any issue by a female journalist. This award recognises the competence and contribution of women to journalism who are role models for those entering or planning to enter the profession.
News, columns, articles and features published in the Pakistani print media during 2007-2008 will be considered for to Rs. 50,000 ‘Gender in Journalism Awards 2008’. Journalists and writers may nominate their own work or editors and others may nominate writings they feel promote the objectives of the awards.
English or Urdu translations must be attached to entries that are in other languages. The last date for receipt of entries is Nov 1, 2008. Click here to download an entry form.
The entries should be sent to:
The Coordinator
Gender in Journalism Awards 2008
Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF)
Press Centre
Shahrah Kamal Ataturk
Karachi
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