Nomination Deadline Approaching for Courageous Female Journalists

Nominations for the next round of the International Women's Media Foundation's (IWMF) Courage in Journalism awards are due 2 March.

The international awards recognize the bravery of full, part-time and freelance journalists women journalists working in print, broadcast and online media. Nominees risk political persecution, physical injury and death in their efforts to expose corruption and champion human rights, according to IWMF.

Competitive candidates will exhibit extraordinary strength of character, bravery and perseverance in reporting the news; have a strong commitment to press freedom and be well-respected journalists who have shown a commitment to journalism exemplified by a willingness to continually put their life or their freedom at risk to produce a body of work in the face of government oppression, political pressure, physical danger or other intimidating obstacles.

To learn more or to nominate a courageous female journalist, click on http://www.iwmf.org/honor...n=cour_nom_reminder021809

For questions or more information, e-mail courage@iwmf.org