INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
A number of female journalists state the absence of access to accurate and timely info leads to various challenges in their course of work
According to some of these journalists, certain officials of the Islamic Emirate typically decline to offer details to female journalists,
which produces a substantial obstacle in satisfying their professional tasks
One female journalist stated: & Unfortunately, we have actually been subjected to intimidation by some organizations and media outlets,
In this regard, we prompt our own media and different organizations to support female journalists the same method they support male
reporters, and to enable us to continue our work.& It is also reported that cultural and social constraints make it difficult for female
reporters to carry out their activities
Female reporters have added that their exclusion from the media not only damages liberty of speech but also denies society of the viewpoints
and experiences of half of its population
Some media assistance organizations emphasize that the working conditions for female reporters have actually improved compared to last year,
and presently, 745 female reporters are working in various media outlets across the nation
& The variety of female reporters has increased compared to last year
Currently, 745 female journalists are working in the media
In 2015, the number was 601,& said Hujjatullah Mujaddidi, head of the Afghanistan Independent Journalists Union
On the other hand, the Ministry of Information and Culture has worried that the current media situation is favorable, and the ministry is
devoted to supporting journalists and media outlets in various sectors
Given that the IEA's takeover in August 2021, many female reporters have actually lost their jobs, and some have been required to leave
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