Salma Niazi, Afghan journalist and editor of Times Afghan publication, has won the One Young World Journalist of the Year award and the Lyra McKee Courage Award.
These two awards are among the most prestigious international journalism prizes, presented at the One Young World global summit in Munich, Germany.
This achievement comes at a time when Afghan journalists face serious challenges with work restrictions and censorship imposed on them. Receiving these prestigious awards demonstrates the courageous efforts of Afghan journalists under difficult circumstances.
By winning this honor, Salma Niazi has brought Afghanistan’s name to shine in the international journalism arena and has become an inspiration for other female journalists in the region.
These awards highlight the importance of media and journalists’ role in defending human rights and freedom of expression.
