Palestinian journalists win top press freedom prize
The Palestinian journalists covering the war in Gaza have been named winners of the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize.
The top award for reporters who have witnessed the destruction of much of their homeland under Israel’s relentless bombardment came at the recommendation of an international jury of media professionals.
“In these times of darkness and hopelessness we wish to share a strong message of solidarity and recognition to those Palestinian journalists who are covering this crisis in such dramatic circumstances.
“We have a huge debt to their courage and commitment to freedom of expression,” Mauricio Weibel, who chaired the jury, said in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day.
World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on May 3 to raise awareness of the importance of press freedom and the right to freedom of expression for all other human rights.
The UN science, education and culture agency’s chief, Audrey Azoulay, said the Prize reminded everyone of “the importance of collective action to ensure that journalists around the world can continue to carry out their essential work to inform and investigate.”
The ongoing conflict in Gaza is having grave consequences for journalists.
Since October 7, 2023, UNESCO has condemned and deplored the deaths of 26 journalists and media workers in the line of work based on information from its international NGO partners.
UNESCO is supporting journalists reporting from conflict and crisis zones which includes distributing essential supplies to journalists in Gaza, and has established safe working spaces and provided emergency grants for journalists in Ukraine and Sudan.
2024 World Press Freedom is dedicated to the importance of journalism and freedom of expression in the context of the current global environmental crisis.
Awareness of all aspects of the global environmental crisis and its consequences is essential to build democratic societies.
Journalists encounter significant challenges in seeking and disseminating information on contemporary issues, such as supply chain problems, climate migration, extractive industries, illegal mining, pollution, poaching, animal trafficking, deforestation, or climate change.
Ensuring the visibility of these issues is crucial for promoting peace and democratic values worldwide.
(NAN)
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