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Women Journalists Invited To Apply For The International Media's Foundation's Awards For Bravery

Former Daily News Editor Sandra Nyaira won this award in 2002 can our Zimbabwean female journaists apply for this and make it a second, Come On Ladies, especially at a time when there is a very poisonous letter writer who is working day and nite to tarnish the image of Zimbabwean journalists in the name of press freedom. While it seems the journallism fraternity is watching this poison pervade our newsrooms until this poison touches them personally, this is the time for Zimbabwean female journalists to work harder and prove that they have sweated and worked hard to be where they are. The reckless, malicious name dropping is a shame of our journos and some respected editors

By I-JNet
Women journalists from any country who have demonstrated strength of character in pursuing their profession under difficult or dangerous circumstances have until March 15 to be considered for a journalistic prize.

The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is seeking nominations for the Courage in Journalism Awards and Lifetime Achievement Award

The first award will recognize three women who show a commitment to journalism in the face of government oppression, political pressure, physical danger or other intimidating obstacles. The Lifetime Achievement Award will honor a woman journalist who has a pioneering spirit and whose determination has paved the way for future generations of women.

Self-nominations are not accepted, and all the nominations must be in English. Each winner will receive a cash prize of US$5,000. The award ceremony will be in New York and in Los Angeles at the end of 2007.