GENDER IN JOURNALISM AWARDS 2007 CALLS FOR ENTRIES

Details: Created: 31 March 2007

The Pakistan Press Foundation is inviting journalists to submit entries for the Gender in Journalism Awards 2007, which gives recognition to outstanding reports on gender-related issues as well as to an outstanding woman journalist. Deadline for submission is April 15, 2007.

The 5th annual Gender in Journalism Awards, organised by the Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF), is inviting entries from journalists committed to gender-sensitive reporting.

There are two sets of awards to be given—(1) recognition of excellence in gender-sensitive reporting open to both male and female journalists, and (2) recognition for outstanding coverage of any issue by a woman journalist.

News and feature articles published in the Pakistani print media during 2006 will be considered for the Awards. Entries should be received on or before April 15, 2007.

Send entries to:

The Coordinator
Gender in Journalism Awards 2007
Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF)
Press Centre,
Shahrah-e-Kamal Ataturk,
Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: (021) 263-3215, 263-5614
Fax: (021) 221-7069
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) is an independent media research, documentation and training centre working to promote and defend freedom of the press. PPF is recognised internationally as a credible organisation working to improve the standards of journalism and defending freedom of expression. It is a member various organisations including the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX), Asia Media and Information Centre (AMIC), among others. For more information, visit <www.pakistanpressfoundation.org>.

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