The historical Beverly Hills Hotel was the perfect backdrop to honor these four women journalists, who despite the harsh conditions they have faced managed to shine on the stage as lovely as any of the stars who have famously graced the venue. Pictured below are the four Courage in Journalism Award winners (from left to right): Adela Navarro Bello of Mexico, Parisa Hafezi of Iran, Chiranuch Premchaiporn of Thailand and Kate Adie of the UK who was given the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Their stories were both shocking and awe-inspiring. Bello has seen many of her colleagues shot down and killed. Hafezi, a single mother living in Iran, has faced the danger of invasion into her home. Premchaiporn is still facing the possibility of 20 years imprisonment due to postings she published on her website. And Adie is still living with shrapnel in her foot after reporting on the front-lines of a war-zone. These women have displayed bravery and a commitment to seeking the truth even in the face of the threat of death.
It was an honor to attend this incredible event and hear the stories of lives of these courageous women. Please visit the IWMF website to learn more about this event and the Foundation that is supporting women in journalism throughout the world.
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