| Dear Friends, Every year, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) honors three journalists or media with the RSF Press Freedom Prize for their courage, impact and independence.This year, the 2020 RSF Press Freedom Awards Ceremony, which took place on 8th December in Taipei, has awarded Russian journalist Elena Milashina with the Prize for Courage, Afghan radio station Merman with the Prize for Impact, and Egyptian chief editor Lina Attalah with the Prize for Independence. A special prize was also bestowed on Hong Kong’s Apple Daily founder, Jimmy Lai.It is for them that we continue to protect freedom of information with passion. But we can’t do so without your help. Help us support those who put their lives at stake to keep us informed, no matter what. Please support our activities by making a donation to Reporters Without Borders Thank you,--RSF Team |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Elena Milachina (Russia) The Prize for Courage aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who demonstrate courage in the practice, defence or promotion of journalism. This year, it was awarded to Russian investigative reporter Elena Milashina who works for the Moscow tri-weekly Novaya Gazeta. Milashina specialises in covering Chechnya and is often the target of physical attacks, death threats and censorship. She uncompromisingly continues to write articles about the most sensitive subjects in Chechnya, an autonomous republic ruled with the iron fist of Ramzan Kadyrov. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Radio Merman (Afghanistan) The Prize for Impact aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who contributed to evident improvements in journalistic freedom, independence and pluralism, or to an increase in awareness of these matters. This year, it was awarded to Afghan radio station Merman, the first to broadcast in Kandahar with the mission of promoting the cause of women (“merman” in Pashtu) in Afghanistan. The team of 15 women also provides journalism training for women and carries out its activities despite threats from the Taliban, warnings from security services and attacks on its journalists. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Lina Attalah (Egypte) The Prize for Independence aims to award journalists, media or NGOs who have resisted financial, political, economic or religious pressure in a remarkable way. This year, it went to Lina Attalah, the editor and co-founder of the online newspaper Mada Masr, one of the few independent news outlets in Egypt. Attalah has been subjected to police raids and questioning as a result of investigations and interviews. Access to the Mada Masr site within Egypt has been blocked by the authorities for the past three years. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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| Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong)The Special Prize 2020. Considering the sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong due to pressure from the Chinese regime, the jury wished to provide particular support to Jimmy Lai, founder of one of the few Hong Kong media which still dares to openly criticise the Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests. The award was received by his son, Sebastian Lai, as his father, accused of "fraud", was arrested again last week and is in detention in Hong Kong. |
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