NWMI condemns the recent ‘coverage’ by @ThanthiTV , @polimernews & @NewsTamilTV24x7 of an incident at Big Bull Lounge, Chennai.
The incident was misreported & women at the bar were sexually harassed, shamed & hounded by camerapersons of the news outlets.
nwmindia.org/statements/nwm… The reports aired focused largely on shaming the women for their attire and for drinking.

The onus for this lies with the respective editors-in-chief of the three media outlets who have allowed, if not encouraged, lewd and sexualised reportage on their channels.

In keeping with our commitment to push for the observance of journalistic ethics in news organisations, Network of Women In Media, India (NWMI) is sharing here the details of a troubling experience we have had with the Germany-based @DeutscheWelle’s @dwnews. (1/n) In early June 2021, NWMI's attention was drawn to an article titled "India: COVID claims lives of hundreds of journalists" by Murali Krishnan @mkrish11 published by @dwnews' website on May 27. The article quoted a Preeti Kapoor, who was identified solely as an NWMI member. (2/n)

The layoffs in the media industry have hit many journalists hard. This is a stressful time for most, some have taken pay-cuts (of upto 50%) or have been asked to go on "leave without pay". Please know one thing- you are not alone in this. 1/n We at NWMI are extending a helping hand to those in the community who need help.Do you need to talk to someone and unburden yourself?Do you need a professional or a personal advice?Are you looking for a temporary gig?We promise to do our best within our means. 2/n