Guwahati: Women journalists across Assam have united to establish a network aimed at fostering their professional growth. The group convened on Saturday at the Gauhati Press Club, where they officially named the organisation the Assam Women Journalists’ Forum (AWJF).
The meeting commenced with a one-minute silence in memory of the doctor who was tragically raped and murdered at her workplace in Kolkata. Following this solemn start, the participants engaged in discussions on a range of issues pertinent to women in the media profession. They resolved to form a forum dedicated to facilitating interaction, building relationships, exchanging information, and sharing experiences and views related to both the profession and wider societal issues.
The AWJF will focus on organising workshops, seminars, and tours designed to enhance the skills of women in the media. Senior members of the forum have committed to mentoring new entrants to the profession, providing guidance and support as they navigate their careers.
In addition to professional development, the forum aims to ensure the safety and security of women media professionals, both in the workplace and while on field assignments, particularly during night shifts. The organisation is also committed to addressing and eliminating disparities in newsrooms and promoting equality within the workplace.
The meeting concluded with the decision to register the AWJF as a society, and a committee was formed to oversee its activities. The committee members are:
- President: Durba Ghosh (PTI)
- Vice Presidents: Semim Sultana (Dainik Agradoot), Afrida Hussain (Prag News)
- General Secretary: Nasreen Habib (The Assam Tribune)
- Joint Secretaries: Mridusmita Bhuyan (DY365), Arunima Kalita Medhi (Asomiya Khabar)
- Treasurer: Bidisha Singha (The Assam Tribune)
- Organising Secretaries: Tora Agarwala (Independent journalist), Anjumoni Bordoloi (Pratidin Time)
- Publicity Secretaries: Manisha Kalita (Desh Today), Chandrani Sinha (Independent journalist)
Additionally, seven executive members were selected, along with an advisory council comprising senior journalists from across Assam.
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The forum extended an invitation to all women journalists in Assam who are not yet members, encouraging them to join the organisation and contribute to its mission of promoting equality and justice within the media profession.
The event saw participation from senior and mid-level media professionals, as well as new entrants from various media houses, including print, electronic, digital, and independent journalists.
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