Verkkoarriving in southeast asia on their own dime, without a staff job and little or no journalism experience, they broke the male grip on war reporting with. The queen highlighted the role of women in reporting on war zones. Verkkowomen journalists face extreme challenges while reporting on the ground, from military attacks and threats to police intimidation, surveillance and. Verkkoit’s about how war reporters cope with working in such dangerous conditions, what they have learned about humanity in the face of astonishing cruelty. Verkkonoting the panel of all women, and answering a question from the audience, ward encouraged aspiring women journalists to consider their gender. Verkkoa trailblazing war correspondent in her own right, celebrated journalist and author elizabeth becker pays homage to a trio of women reporters.
