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Rana Ayyub received Citation of Excellence in Global Shining Light Award for ‘Gujarat Files: Anatomy of a Coverup’
11-19-2017
Rana Ayyub, an Indian journalist and writer received Citation of Excellence for her brave and fearless reportage in her book, Gujarat Files: Anatomy of a Cover-up.
The Award is bestowed every two years for the ‘extraordinary investigative projects from around the world’ and ‘honors investigative journalism in developing or transitioning countries, done under threat, duress or under dire conditions’.
Her book is based on recorded conversations that were made in the years 2010-2011 in a time frame spanning eight months.
Rana Expressed her Gratitude on her Facebook account saying, "One of the most proud days of my journalistic career. A book which the national media, literary festivals ignored gets the biggest international honour for investigative journalism."
“The competition this year was extraordinary,” notes David E. Kaplan, executive director of the Global Investigative Journalism Network, which sponsors the awards
This year’s award drew a record 211 submissions from 67 countries.
“The judges were particularly impressed with the solo investigations that were conducted with minimal resources amid real threats and intimidation,” noted Sheila Coronel, Academic Affairs Dean of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, one of the judges. “By honoring the extraordinary work of these journalists at risk, we pay tribute to all the good work being done in so many places where courageous journalists keep the flame of watchdog reporting alive.”
“Despite the global backlash against quality journalism, this shows that investigative reporting is alive and well around the world.”
Emmanuel Maya from Nigeria and Iraq’s Assad Al Zalzali has jointly won the 2017 edition of Global Shining Light Award edition. The judges also honoured “Making a Killing” with Citation of Excellence for the joint investigation that exposed an arms pipeline between Central and Eastern Europe and the Middle East worth €1.2 billion; and ‘Inside the Massive Extrajudicial Killings in Nigeria’s South-East‘ along with “Gujarat Files: Anatomy of a Coverup”
In August of 2017 Alameen Post was honoured to be part of her Canadian tour, coordinating her visit to Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver as part of our 15th Year Celebrations. She was the Chief Guest Speaker at the event and received Alameen Post’s Inaugural Al-AMEEN COMMUNITY BUILDING AWARD (ACBA) for Valor & Liberty.
Pictures below. Rana Ayyub Visiting Surrey Jamea Masjid in August.
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