Entries are invited for the fifth annual Gender in Journalism awards, 2007. The two awards, which are bestowed upon print journalists, have been instituted by the Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF), with the support of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), Islamabad.
The first award is for excellence in gender sensitive reporting and is open to both male and female journalists. This award recognises models of 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.
Articles published in Pakistani publications between January 01 to December 31, 2006 are eligible for the awards. News, columns, articles, and features published in the Pakistani print media during 2006 will be considered for the Rs 50, 000 Gender in Journalism awards. 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 April 15, 2007.
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