An AFP photographer injured in Lebanon, Christina Assi, French rape victim Giselle Pélicot and American actress Sharon Stone are among the 100 women of the year, according to a BBC ranking released today. This ranking, which is divided into five categories – climate, culture and education, entertainment and sports, politics, science, health and technology – seeks to highlight women who, “thanks to their resilience, push for change”, says the British media. Photographer Christina Asi, who was amputated in the right leg after an Israeli strike in October 2023 while reporting in Lebanon, was distinguished in the “politics” category. “This experience led her to campaign for the safety of journalists while dedicating her participation in the Paris 2024 Olympic Torch Relay to all journalists who have lost their lives in the line of duty,” writes the BBC. The fact that I was chosen […]
Source: News Beast
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