[Winner Announcement] ASEAN WPS Media Award

We are excited to announce the winners of the ASEAN WPS Media Award 2025!

Their outstanding work has powerfully captured the stories, voices, and lived realities of women in peace and security across Southeast Asia.

The winners will be contacted individually regarding their prizes and their participation in the ASEAN WPS Summit, to be held on 9–10 September 2025 in Malaysia.

We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to the hundreds of applicants and the 30 selected journalists who participated in the ASEAN WPS Media Award Workshop and published their stories on the WPS agenda. Your participation reflects the growing momentum of the Women, Peace and Security agenda across the Southeast Asia region!

This award would not have been possible without the collaboration with UN Women and the generous support of the Governments of Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Korea. Thank you for championing peace and inclusive media.

1st Place
Elsa Emiria Leba
Harian Kompas – Indonesia
“The Story of Women Planting Seeds of Peace in Conflict Lands“

2nd Place
Ludwig O. Federigan
The Manila Times – Philippines
“Storm Sisters: Filipinas Redefine Climate Peace“

3rd Place
Nguyen Khanh Duong
Viet Nam News – Viet Nam
“From Victim to Agent of Change: Ethnic Girl Breaks Child Marriage Stereotypes“