Mashhad Hosts Int’l Media Festival for Women
the event, which is dedicated to the memory of a palestinian journalist killed by israeli forces, has attracted more than 100 female journalists from over 40 countries.
the festival's theme is "women narrate, illuminate and initiate change", reflecting the vision of empowering women through media and creating new narratives for a better world. the event is held in honor of shireen abu akleh, who was shot dead by israeli soldiers in jenin in the occupied west bank in may 2022 while covering a protest.
‘new narratives’
the festival's programme director, marzieh hashemi, who is also an american-iranian broadcaster, said the media plays a vital role in addressing the global challenges affecting women. she said the festival provides an opportunity for journalists to share their insights and suggestions on how to improve media coverage of women's issues and achievements.
“the festival allows journalists to share their insights and gather suggestions to create new narratives for a better media coverage in disseminating information on women in all aspects of life – their contributions, hardwork and intelligence.
"women are a pillar to creating big agendas, so let this festival be the platform," she said while hoping to hold a similar festival every two years.
the festival covers topics such as women's presence in media and the promotion of social justice, the media's impact on the family institution, women's role in resistance through media, the normalisation of violence against women by the media, and the connection between media and modern-day slavery.
guests pay visit to imam reza shrine
a group of guests paid a visit to the holy shrine of imam reza (as) in mashhad on friday.
they became acquainted with the scientific and cultural centers of the shrine as well as its media capacities, including its well-equipped studio.
some of the participating countries include brazil, indonesia, china, spain, uganda, venezuela, kuwait, argentina, malaysia, oman, the united kingdom and jordan.
source: agencies
