A program about female circumcision in Iran, part of Radio Farda's series titled 'Another Voice' by Roya Karimi Majd, has won the Golden Microphone at the prestigious New York Festival. The program 'At Five O'Clock,' produced by the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran and broadcast by Radio Farda, hosted by Kambiz Hosseini, also won the Silver Microphone at the festival. Roya Karimi Majd, a Radio Farda collaborator, addressed this issue in a program aired last February on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation. Roya has been hosting and producing 'Another Voice' for years, focusing on women's issues, challenges, demands, and achievements, particularly in Iran. Another program that received an award at one of the most prestigious radio festivals is 'At Five O'Clock,' hosted by Kambiz Hosseini, which is a product of the 'International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran' and is broadcast every Friday at 5 PM on Radio Farda. The 113th episode of this program aired on June 18. 'At Five O'Clock' started in January 2013 and unofficially covers news and developments regarding human rights in Iran, presented in Kambiz Hosseini's style. In addition to 'At Five O'Clock,' Radio Farda also broadcasts a video program called 'Politik' by Kambiz. Roya won an award in the 'Magazines' section, and Kambiz won in the 'Best Regular Comedy Program' section. Previously, other Radio Farda colleagues, Farshid Manafi and Vahid Pourostad, had also won awards at the New York Radio Festival.
Radio Farda Wins Gold and Silver Awards at New York Festival
Radio Farda's programs have been recognized at the New York Festival, with 'Another Voice' winning a Gold Microphone for addressing female circumcision in Iran, and 'At Five O'Clock' winning Silver. These awards highlight the importance of discussing human rights issues in Iran, particularly women's rights.
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📰 What Happened
Radio Farda's programs won prestigious awards at the New York Festival, highlighting important human rights issues in Iran. 'Another Voice' won a Gold Microphone for addressing female circumcision, while 'At Five O'Clock' received a Silver Microphone for its coverage of human rights topics.
- The program 'Another Voice' focuses on women's issues in Iran.
- The awards signify international recognition of the importance of discussing human rights in Iran.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Female circumcision is a significant human rights issue that affects women's health and autonomy. Media coverage of such topics is crucial in raising awareness and advocating for change.
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