Nadia Sharmeen facts for kids
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Nadia Sharmeen
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| নাদিয়া শারমিন | |
Sharmeen holding her International Women of Courage Award (March 2015)
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| Occupation | Journalist |
| Employer | Ekattor TV |
| Awards | International Women of Courage Award, 2015 |
Nadia Sharmeen (Bengali: নাদিয়া শারমিন) is a brave journalist from Bangladesh. She is known for her important work reporting the news. In 2015, she received a special honor called the International Women of Courage Award from the United States. This award celebrates women around the world who show great courage and leadership.
Becoming a Journalist
Nadia Sharmeen knew she wanted to be a journalist from a young age. Even when she was in middle school, she dreamed of reporting the news. In 2009, she officially started her career in journalism in Bangladesh. She became a crime reporter, which means she covered stories about crimes and justice.
A Difficult Day at Work
In 2013, Nadia was working for a TV station called Ekushey Television. She was reporting on a large public gathering. During this event, she was attacked by some of the people there. Nadia believed she was targeted because she was a woman. She later said, "only because I am a woman."
About 50 to 60 men chased her. They threw water bottles and pieces of brick at her. When she fell, they hit and punched her. Some male reporters and cameramen tried to help her, but they were also attacked.
Support and Recovery
Nadia was taken to the hospital for urgent care. After she got better, she went back to work as a crime reporter. She now works for another news channel called Ekattor TV.
Nadia's experience made many people want to help. Women's rights groups and journalists came together to support her. They held rallies and asked the government to protect women and journalists. Her story was also shared in a big global campaign called One Billion Rising for Justice in 2014. This campaign works to end violence against women.
Nadia Sharmeen's courage shows how important it is for journalists to report the truth, even when it's dangerous. Her story inspires many people to stand up for what is right.
Images for kids
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Sharmeen holding her International Women of Courage Award (March 2015)
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Nadia Sharmeen receiving the International Women of Courage Award in 2015
