The All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU) organised the second edition of Ningol Chak-Kouba for women journalists of Manipur at the Manipur Press Club, Imphal, today.
The programme was organised to honour women journalists for their contributions to the media fraternity and recognise their role in keeping the public informed despite the challenges of the profession.
The celebration featured a special luncheon and the presentation of gifts to the women journalists in keeping with the traditional spirit of Ningol Chak-Kouba, which celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters and honours married women through family gatherings and gifts.
AMWJU President Asem Bhakta Singh said the union was happy to organise the event and acknowledge the contributions of women journalists. He also expressed appreciation for the growing number of trained women entering the journalism profession.
According to AMWJU, the union has 364 members, including more than 64 working women journalists, while several others engaged in journalism are yet to become members.
The president also acknowledged the support of those who contributed to organising the celebration and spoke about the changing role of women in journalism amid the challenges facing the media industry.