International Women's Day 2007
Photo: Internews Afghanistan
AFGHANISTAN:
At the 2006 World Press Freedom Day celebration in Kabul, Neda Farhat
(right), journalist for Radio Liberty, presents Katrin Weda, Editor-in-Chief
of Cheragh Daily, with a "Courage
in Journalism" award. Internews'
weekly radio program, Da
Pulay Poray (On
the Borderline) on the Afghanistan/Pakistan border is the first program
in the region to address women’s issues.
"It is all about the life of women in Pukhtoon
society, and it is the first time we listen to something interesting
and informative on any media about the life of women."
– Shayesta, Soni and Nayela from Barikot in the
Swat Valley, commenting on Da Pulay Poray
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