Mexican named as one of the top female advocates of free press

Mexican journalist Elena Poniatowska was one of four female journalists prized with the Courage in Journalism award from the International Women’s Media Foundation. Poniatowska (image) was given a special lifetime achievement award by the Foundation in recognition of her tireless work writing for the poor and women against corruption including her famous book on the 1968 Tlateloco massacre.

Image- ojanguren.com

Links- International Women’s Media Foundation, Voice of America, amazon.com

Tags- Mexico, women, journalism