WAN-IFRA

World Association of News Publishers

GOlden Pen of Freedom

Safa Al Ahmad, Journalist and Filmmaker, Golden Pen of Freedom Award Ceremony Speech, Glasgow, Scotland, 1 June 2019

“I feel both honoured and heartbroken to accept this award on behalf of Jamal Khashoggi."

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2019-06-01 10:29

Golden Pen of Freedom Awarded to Murdered Saudi Journalist Jamal Khashoggi

The Golden Pen of Freedom, the annual press freedom award of the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), has been awarded posthumously to Saudi Arabian journalist, Jamal Khashoggi.

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2019-05-30 16:32

Jamal Khashoggi, 2019 WAN-IFRA Golden Pen of Freedom

The job of a journalist is to seek the truth, often putting one’s personal safety at risk. In October 2018, Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi paid the ultimate price for his truth-seeking – with his life. The former author, columnist and dissident is this year’s Golden Pen of Freedom award winner for his perpetual quest to report on events about his homeland, regardless of the consequences.

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2019-05-29 22:57

Dave Callaway, World Editors Forum President, Golden Pen of Freedom Award Ceremony Speech, Glasgow, Scotland, 1 June 2019

“When I speak of the fear, intimidation, arrests and public shaming of intellectuals and religious leaders who dare to speak their minds, and then I tell you I’m from Saudi Arabia, are you surprised?”

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2019-05-28 14:59

2018 Golden Pen of Freedom Awarded to Maria Ressa of the Philippines

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 Maria Ressa, Co-founder, CEO and Executive Editor of online news site, Rappler.

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2018-05-31 16:36

David Callaway Golden Pen of Freedom Award Speech, 6 June 2018

"We’re here to honour a genuinely courageous journalist, a dedicated media pioneer, and a true believer in the power that the craft of journalism can have – a tireless proponent of the positive force our profession wields when it comes to holding the powerful to account, for the betterment of society."

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2018-05-31 14:16

Maria Ressa, 2018 WAN-IFRA Golden Pen of Freedom Laureate - Profile

Journalist and author Maria Ressa describes herself on Twitter as a cynic, a pragmatist and an idealist. In the face of attacks against her and her publication, Rappler, the idealism and optimism that Ressa continues to exude has carried her through her professional challenges to make her an inspiration for journalists in the Philippines, and around the world.

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2018-05-31 13:58

Maria Ressa Golden Pen of Freedom Acceptance Speech

"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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2018-05-31 13:53

WEF President David Callaway, Golden Pen of Freedom Award Speech

"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."

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2017-06-07 18:10

Can Dündar, Golden Pen of Freedom Profile

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.

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2017-06-05 12:25

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