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About the Golden Pen of Freedom

The Golden Pen of Freedom is an annual award made by WAN-IFRA to recognise the outstanding action, in writing or deed, of an individual, a group or an institution in the cause of press freedom.

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2015-07-10 14:05 - “Let them all go free!” World’s Press Demands Release of Jailed Ethiopian Journalists
2015-06-01 15:48 - Golden Pen of Freedom Awarded to Journalists Killed in the Line of Duty
2015-04-16 10:53 - Global Conference to address Fundamental Media Freedom Concerns
2014-02-07 12:09 - World’s Press calls for immediate release of Ethiopia’s jailed journalists
2013-06-03 06:04 - 2013 Golden Pen of Freedom Awarded to Than Htut Aung of Myanmar

Golden Pen of Freedom

The Golden Pen of Freedom is an annual award made by WAN-IFRA to recognise the outstanding action, in writing or deed, of an individual, a group or an institution in the cause of press freedom.

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Maria Ressa Golden Pen of Freedom Acceptance Speech

2018-05-31 12:53

"You don’t really know who you are until you’re forced to fight to defend it.

Then every battle you win – or lose … every compromise you choose to make … or to walk away from … all these struggles define the values you live by and, ultimately, who you are."
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WEF President David Callaway, Golden Pen of Freedom Award Speech

2017-06-07 17:10
"We are gathered here to celebrate journalism, honour a fearless, principled editor-in-chief, and denounce the appalling situation that has been unfolding for press freedom in Turkey." Read more ...
Golden Pen of Freedom Awarded to Turkish Journalist Can Dündar

2017-06-05 11:49
The Golden Pen of Freedom, the annual press freedom award of the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), has been awarded to Turkish journalist and former editor-in-chief of Cumhuriyet newspaper, Can Dündar. Read more ...
Can Dündar, Golden Pen of Freedom Profile

2017-06-05 11:25
Can Dündar’s journalism career has spanned nearly four decades, with positions in some of Turkey’s most notable newspapers, magazines and television channels. He has produced content for TRT, CNN Turk and NTV, worked as a parliamentary correspondent and written a longstanding column in Turkish daily Milliyet. He has also published more than 20 books. Read more ...
Golden Pen of Freedom Awarded to Novaya Gazeta Editor, Dmitry Muratov

2016-06-12 22:16
The Golden Pen of Freedom, the annual press freedom award of the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), has been awarded to Dmitry Muratov, Editor-in-Chief of independent Russian newspaper, Novaya Gazeta. Read more ...
Marcelo Rech's 2016 Golden Pen of Freedom Presentation Speech

2016-06-03 10:46
"In recognition of Dmitry Muratov's vision and leadership, and in acknowledgement of the courage, determination, and professionalism of those who - at great personal sacrifice - keep this flame of freedom burning and the independence of the press alive in Russia, we stand in appreciation of the work of Novaya Gazeta." Read more ...
Biography of 2016 Golden Pen of Freedom Laureate Dmitry Muratov

2016-06-03 10:41
Dmitry Muratov, Editor-in-Chief of the Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta, has been awarded the 2016 Golden Pen of Freedom, the annual press freedom prize of the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA). Read more ...
Marcelo Rech's 2015 Golden Pen of Freedom Presentation Speech

2015-05-26 13:29
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2015 Golden Pen honours Journalists Killed in the Line of Duty

2015-03-03 15:52

Each year, WAN-IFRA awards the Golden Pen of Freedom to recognise the outstanding action, in writing or deed, of an individual, a group or an institution in the cause of press freedom. The award is traditionally presented during the opening ceremony of the World News Media Congress, which this year will take place in Washington, D.C., 1-3 June.
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Martin Schibbye’s acceptance speech on behalf of Eskinder Nega

2014-06-09 10:13
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