WAD confers best reporter award 2018 to five journalists
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 19 2019:
In connection with the International Fortnight observation protesting violence against women, from November 25 till December 10, 2018, Women Action for Development conferred best reporter award 2018 on 'Crime against women and children from gender perspective' to five women reporters including Sapam Aruna and Ngasepam Liklaileima of The Sangai Express.
The award distribution function was held at the Dynasty Conference Hall, Classic Grande today.
Other reporters which received the award are ISTV news staff reporter Dr Nongmaithem Reena, Hueiyen Lanpao staff reporter Ashem Babycha and Imphal Free Press staff reporter Babie Shirin.
The award includes citation, certificate and cash.
Domestic Violence Survivors Forum advisor Jina Khumujam, Waiton Gram Panchayat Pradhan Pukhrambam Surbala, Conflict Widow Forum Manipur convenor Konkham Gangarani, Christian Network of Positive Women secretary Wonchung Jajo and Women Action for Development secretary Sobita Mangsatabam attended the event as presidium members.
As part of the function, Film maker Salam Birendra spoke on 'Role of electronic media in the society' while social scientist Dr Dhanabir Laishram talked about 'Sensitizing the cases of crime against women & children through media reporting' as resource persons.