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South Asian Women in Media (SAWM) is a network of women media professionals in South Asia. SAWM works for freedom of press, increased participation of women in the media, a gender-sensitive work environment and a gender-equal outlook in the media. Launched in April 2008, SAWM’s central secretariat is in Lahore, Pakistan and the association has country chapters in eight members of SAARC. SAWM helps women working in media to network across borders, and with international rights organizations, to assert their rights and defend their interests.

Court agrees to hear MJ Akbar’s case on Oct 31

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by Somya Lakhani A Delhi court on Thursday took cognizance of the criminal defamation complaint filed by former Union Minister and former editor MJ Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani. The court directed him to appear on October 31 when…

SAWM India Supports #MeToo

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SAWM India stands in solidarity with women who have over the past few days come out with their accounts of workplace sexual harassment. We have noted with deep concern the patriarchal and offensive behaviour of men within the journalistic…