Dhaka Tribune’s Tithila wins first prize in Meena Media Award for reporting
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Publish : 20 Dec 2021, 08:19 PMUpdate : 20 Dec 2021, 08:19 PM
Kohinur Khyum Tithila, reporter of Dhaka Tribune, has won the first prize of the Unicef Meena Media Awards under the category of “Journalistic Reporting that Promotes Child Rights” (text) for her article “Rapes in madrasas: Breaking the silence”.
A total of 22 journalists got the awards for their reporting on child rights in Bangladesh in 2021, organized by Unicef Bangladesh.
Launched by Unicef in 2005, the Meena Media Awards recognises excellence in journalistic reporting that promotes the cause of children.
From nearly 700 submissions, a panel of impartial judges, comprising media veterans and academics, chose the winners.
“The media plays a vital role in drawing public attention to critical issues, and in holding decision-makers accountable for improving children’s lives. The Unicef Meena Media Awards also recognize reporting by child journalists, reminding us how important it is to give children space to speak up directly on issues that matter to them,” said Sheldon Yett, Unicef representative to Bangladesh.
“I congratulate the winners as well as the participants of the Meena Media Awards. There were powerful stories this year, and in the coming days we hope to see even more child-sensitive, ethical reporting,” said Dhaka University Prof Robaet Ferdous, one of the judges this year.
The award ceremony featured popular Bangladeshi singer Porshi, who performed her tribute to the theme song from the Meena animated series, created by Unicef.
Dhaka Tribune’s Tithila wins first prize in Meena Media Award for reporting
Kohinur Khyum Tithila, reporter of Dhaka Tribune, has won the first prize of the Unicef Meena Media Awards under the category of “Journalistic Reporting that Promotes Child Rights” (text) for her article “Rapes in madrasas: Breaking the silence”.
A total of 22 journalists got the awards for their reporting on child rights in Bangladesh in 2021, organized by Unicef Bangladesh.
Launched by Unicef in 2005, the Meena Media Awards recognises excellence in journalistic reporting that promotes the cause of children.
From nearly 700 submissions, a panel of impartial judges, comprising media veterans and academics, chose the winners.
“The media plays a vital role in drawing public attention to critical issues, and in holding decision-makers accountable for improving children’s lives. The Unicef Meena Media Awards also recognize reporting by child journalists, reminding us how important it is to give children space to speak up directly on issues that matter to them,” said Sheldon Yett, Unicef representative to Bangladesh.
“I congratulate the winners as well as the participants of the Meena Media Awards. There were powerful stories this year, and in the coming days we hope to see even more child-sensitive, ethical reporting,” said Dhaka University Prof Robaet Ferdous, one of the judges this year.
The award ceremony featured popular Bangladeshi singer Porshi, who performed her tribute to the theme song from the Meena animated series, created by Unicef.