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Sijambo
la ajabu kwa wasomaji wa habari za kila siku kujikuta wakichagua baadhi
ya kurasa au kutilia maanani zaidi habari za aina fulani, na hapa ina
maana kuwa kuna vichwa vya habari vitakavyo wavuta kusoma habari yake
mwanzo hadi mwisho.
Harakati za kutetea haki za watoto na wanawake ndio eneo langu. Ndio maana habari hii haikunipita, habari iliyoandikwa kwenye habari iliyoandikwa kwenye gazeti la the Guardian, na nitaandika sehemu ya habari hii ili nanyi msome:
“’Nilipokuwa
mdogo sana mama yangu alinipeleka nikafanyiwe ukeketaji na sikugundua
hadi nilipofika umri wa miaka mitano, pale nilipoanza kupata matatizo ya
kwenda haja ndogo, hali ambayo huwa inawapata wasichana na wanawake
wengi waliokeketwa,’ anasimulia Jazira.”
And
somewhere else in that story the journalist, Rose Mwalongo as she
recount the story of Jazira Ramadhani, now a mother of three, she
wrote:“’I really don’t know what my father told my aunt I can only guess
he mentioned my problem to her and a few days later, I was sent for yet
another mutilation to supposedly heal my ailment.’”
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| Students in Singida in a rally to demonstrate their feelings against FGM--Photo from IPP Media |
I
read that story to the end, wondering why this practice never seems to
go away, despite interventions from many activists and the government.
But at the same time I was thinking of how I could influence more
reporting of this dangerous ritual. I was looking for ways be a catalyst
for have more journalists keep stories of women like Jazira in the
media or simply find ‘rewards’ for reporters like Rosemary so that they
keep writing.
Then I learnt that every year on International Women’s Day, Women Deliverhonours different organisations, people or groups
who work tirelessly to deliver for women and girls across the globe. It
turned out that this year Women Deliver chose to honour journalists.
You should have seen me frantically searching for relevant details to
fill nomination forms for Rosemary.
Today I am happy to report here that Women Deliver has announced the honoured 15 journalists and Rose’s name was selected as well, from a pool of 100 journalists nominated by Women Deliver partners around the world.
Awesome!
Next step is now crucial. We all need to vote for Rose so that she emerges among top 3 who will receive a scholarship to attend the Women Deliver 2016 Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark. Voting closes on March 20th. SoVOTE NOW and spread the word.
For more information, and to read Rose’s and other contestant’s profile click here.
ACT NOW by voting for this champion for our mothers and babies. Deadline is March 20
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