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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.

A Program for Young International Journalists

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Covering Women's, Children's and Adolescents' Health: A Program for Young International Journalists Applications are now open! Learn more and apply no later than Aug. 31 11:59pm. This new ICFJ program aims to elevate coverage of…

SAWM Condemns Attack On Students, Journalists

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We, the members of South Asian Women in the Media (SAWM), condemn the brutal attacks on school and college students in Dhaka, Bangladesh, during their peaceful protests for improved road safety measures. We also vehemently condemn the…

Statement from Women Film Practitioners

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As women working in film across genres and industries in India we received the news of AMMA ( Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes) reinstating actor Dileep, who is an accused in the abduction and molestation of an actor, with shock and…