The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) has faced criticism for rescinding its Courage in Journalism Award from Palestinian journalist Maha Hussaini. Hussaini, known for her reporting from Gaza, was initially honored as one of three recipients for her courageous journalism. However, following pressure from a US conservative group and allegations of anti-Semitic content in her social media posts, the foundation decided to withdraw the award within 24 hours. The decision has sparked a backlash, with critics, including MEE editor-in-chief David Hearst, arguing that it undermines the protection and recognition of Palestinian journalists. Hussaini has expressed that the withdrawal of the award will not silence her voice or deter her from her work.
The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) has been condemned for withdrawing its Courage in Journalism Award from Palestinian journalist Maha Hussaini on Thursday. https://t.co/lUydDAKUrr
U.S. Media Group Rescinds Award for Celebrated Gaza Journalist Maha Hussaini https://t.co/FvuP7f7vxD
U.S. Media Org. Rescinds Award for Celebrated Gaza Journalist Maha Hussaini https://t.co/EoXN6WFdwR via @democracynow
U.S. Media Org. Rescinds Award for Celebrated Gaza Journalist Maha Hussaini https://t.co/FvuP7f7vxD
“I have no regrets about any posts or past comments that led to the rescinding of my award and I will not stop expressing my views" ✍️ Maha Hussaini, a journalist in Gaza, was stripped of her Courage in Journalism Award after a pro-Israel smear campaign https://t.co/N2iizUNA1O
Palestinian journalist Maha Hussaini was one of three recipients of the International Women's Media Foundation's Courage in Journalism Awards. Following allegations made by conservative US publication, the foundation said it was rescinding the award https://t.co/Z5h7fqcVBz
“I’m glad that both my winning the award and its subsequent withdrawal have starkly demonstrated the systematic physical and moral attacks that Palestinian journalists endure throughout their careers” ✍️ Opinion by Maha Hussaini https://t.co/FRpQqM8MEz
“If winning a prize entails enduring and witnessing all these war crimes while remaining silent, then I am not honoured to receive any prizes.” Maha Hussaini, a Palestinian journalist, was awarded the Courage in Journalism Award by the IWMF for her reporting from war-torn Gaza.… https://t.co/meYLbL9ThC
The International Women's Media Foundation has been condemned for withdrawing its Courage in Journalism Award from Palestinian journalist Maha Hussaini after pressure from a US conservative group ⤵️ https://t.co/dJlYCiAwqN
“The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) did not show much courage in rescinding the Courage in Journalism award to Maha Hussaini" - MEE editor-in-chief David Hearst https://t.co/eQ2oTZXPQs
“Instead of acknowledging the threats faced by Palestinian journalists and contributing to their protection, the withdrawal of awards from Palestinian reporters in Gaza risks making them even bigger targets” ✍️ Opinion by Maha Hussaini https://t.co/BiJGTM7NLC
Women's Journalism Organization Revokes Award Given to Writer Who Unapologetically Supports Hamas https://t.co/KxZrGh7ALV
Palestinian journalist Maha Hussaini, lauded for her reporting from Gaza, had her Courage in Journalism Award from the International Women's Media Foundation revoked after pressure from a US conservative group https://t.co/3MZfyr4Ze1
Palestinian journalist Maha Hussaini, lauded for her reporting from Gaza, had her award from the International Women's Media Foundation pulled after pressure from a US conservative group https://t.co/Q6TdR6CsNZ https://t.co/x6K73j5hkq
The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) has been condemned for withdrawing its Courage in Journalism Award from Palestinian journalist Maha Hussaini after pressure from a US conservative group https://t.co/Txhu2OpxTm https://t.co/3SH8Oychea
"Palestinian journalist in Gaza: You can take away my award but you won't take away my voice" ✍️ Opinion by Maha Hussaini https://t.co/3kjn0mzKtj
Women's media foundation criticised for revoking Palestinian journalist's award https://t.co/5dQSDoI7J6 https://t.co/AvZmC6voxT
A slew of social media posts criticizing freelance Palestinian journalist @MahaGaza - an invaluable, critical voice in the coverage of Gaza - led to @IWMF rescinding the Courage Award within 24 hours, over a cartoon hinting that Israel hides behinds the Holocaust to commit crimes
CNN, NBC and @washingtonpost journos are giving a courage award to a Gaza opinion writer who posts anti-Semitic cartoons, defended the Oct. 7 massacre, and posted "glory to the martyrs" after a Palestinian terrorist attack. The International Women's Media Forum didn't respond to…
The International Women’s Media Foundation, whose board members include @mitchellreports @NorahODonnell, is bestowing an award in courage on Ms. Hussaini, via @alanagoodman @FreeBeacon - https://t.co/wxSLBjzkVL https://t.co/D1tQfHsDam