JOURNALISTS FOR AFGHANISTAN

The world watches with deep concern as Afghanistan faces the onslaught of a Taliban-takeover of the country in mid-August, with a potential adverse impact on hard-won freedoms, particularly for women’s rights, freedom of speech  and expression; and press freedom. Journalists for Afghanistan, which is organizing the sales from this photography collection, spontaneously emerged in early August 2021, as members of the NWMI (Network of Women in Media, India) looked for ways to help Afghanistan’s women journalists. One of the most urgent needs: Money.

To help us raise funds for these intrepid women journalists attempting to tell their stories amidst all odds, The Associated Press generously allowed the use of images from their Afghanistan coverage. This collection brings together photographs by some of AP's bravest and most talented visual journalists. The images are brief glimpses into the daily life of Afghanistan over more than two decades. At a time of unimaginable societal and political upheaval in Afghanistan, and even as its people face an uncertain and frightening future, these images challenge us to reflect on the power of resilience and courage in tumultuous times.

 

All proceeds from the sale of these unsigned prints will go toward helping women journalists in Afghanistan; whether it be finding safe houses, evacuations, rebuilding small media start-ups, settling in new countries or finding ways to continue telling their
stories in their own voices.

 

NWMI is a non-funded, non-partisan forum for women in the media to share information and resources, exchange ideas, uphold media standards and ethics, and promote gender equality in the industry as well as society. It takes strong public positions about journalists’ rights and media ethics, while standing alongside women journalists in struggles for justice. The NWMI is partnering with the MSSF for this fundraiser.

Founded in 1846, The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Every day, AP's vast global network of dedicated news professionals work toward its mission of informing the world.
 
The Media Safety & Solidarity Fund (MSSF) looks after journalists in crisis across the Asia Pacific region. The MSSF is housed in the secretariat of the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA), the largest and most established union and industry advocate for Australia's creative professionals.

Thank you to everyone who is contributing!