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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.

Where are the Women?

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Advancing gender equality in the media Tuesday, March 8 7am Mexico City / 8am DC / 1pm London / 4pm Nairobi / 6:30pm New Delhi / 8pm Bangkok #internationalwomensday

Into the sixth decade of AFSPA

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North East Society Miranda Housepresents a webinar onInto the sixth decade of AFSPA Speakers:PATRICIA MUKHIM, Journalist, Editor, AuthorKHAM KHAN SUAN HAUSING, HOD Political Science, University of Hyderabad Date: 5th February 2022 Time:…

Afghan Journalists must be Saved

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The open letter of Afghan journalists: We don't have immunity, international institutions should take action for our exit. Information of the day: A number of vulnerable Afghan journalists have expressed concern for the safety of…

SAWM shocked by death of Danish Siddiqui

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South Asian Women in the Media (SAWM), a network of women journalists across South Asia, is shocked and saddened at the tragic death of Photojournalist Danish Siddiqui while reporting the escalating violence between Taliban and Afghan…