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IPI honours courage in journalism with Press Freedom Hero and Free Media Pioneer awards

Seven journalists recognized for their fearless reporting; Hungary’s independent media honoured for resilience and innovation in the face of growing pressure
Africa: Ethiopia
Americas: Peru, United States of America
Asia and Pacific: Hong Kong Sar China
Europe: Georgia, Hungary, Ukraine
MENA: Palestinian Territories

Hungary’s independent media honoured with 2025 IPI-IMS Free Media Pioneer Award

Award ceremony to take place this week at IPI's 2025 World Congress in Vienna
Europe: Hungary

Spotlight: Imprisoned Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli named 2025 IPI-IMS World Press Freedom Hero

Mzia Amaglobeli is a symbol of resilience in the face of rising authoritarianism
Europe: Georgia

Spotlight: Veteran U.S. journalist Martin Baron named 2025 IPI-IMS World Press Freedom Hero

Undeterred by institutional resistance, Martin “Marty” Baron’s principled approach to public interest journalism has driven key conversations about public policy
Americas: United States of America

Spotlight: Mariam Abu Dagga posthumously named 2025 IPI-IMS World Press Freedom Hero

Killed by an Israeli strike, photojournalist Mariam Abu Dagga exemplifies the remarkable courage and determination of Palestinian journalists bringing the world the truth
MENA: Palestinian Territories

Spotlight: Peruvian journalist Gustavo Gorriti named 2025 IPI-IMS World Press Freedom Hero

Despite authorities’ attempts to silence him, Peruvian investigative journalist Gustavo Gorriti’s battle for transparency continues
Americas: Peru

Spotlight: Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai named 2025 IPI-IMS World Press Freedom Hero

The media empire Jimmy Lai built sought to challenge the dominant narrative. Now he’s being punished for it.
Asia and Pacific: Hong Kong Sar China

Spotlight: Victoria Roshchyna posthumously named 2025 IPI-IMS World Press Freedom Hero

Victoria Roshchyna’s legacy fuels calls for urgent action to free Ukrainian journalists in Russian captivity
Europe: Ukraine

Spotlight: Ethiopia Insider founder Tesfalem Waldyes named 2025 IPI-IMS World Press Freedom Hero

Despite constant government pressure, Tesfalem Waldyes has dedicated his career to preserving a space for independent, public interest journalism in Ethiopia
Africa: Ethiopia

Seven distinguished journalists named recipients of the 2025 IPI-IMS World Press Freedom Hero award

Awards to be presented at IPI’s 75th anniversary World Congress in Vienna on October 24
Africa: Ethiopia
Americas: Peru, United States of America
Asia and Pacific: Hong Kong Sar China
Europe: Georgia, Ukraine
MENA: Palestinian Territories

IPI announces 2024 World Congress and Media Innovation Festival in Sarajevo

Join us May 22 - 24, 2024 – Registration is open now!
Europe: Bosnia & Herzegovina

#IPIWoCo Wrap-up: Stemming the tide of impunity for killed journalists

Achieving justice has implications for society at large
Europe: Serbia
MENA: Palestinian Territories

#IPIWoCo Recap: Media and democracy in the age of AI

Journalists, experts debated benefits and risks of AI for the information environment at the Congress's opening Town Hall

#IPIWoCo Recap: The big idea

Newsrooms from India to Indonesia shared their forward-thinking models
Asia and Pacific: India, Indonesia, Myanmar