UNESCO/Guillermo Cano Isaza World Press Freedom Prize
Opening DateOngoing
Deadline Date15-02-2025
Submission LanguageEnglish
Maximum Value25.000,00 $
Percentage of FinancingNot defined
StatusClosed
StatusClosed
Who
Candidates shall have made a significant contribution to press freedom anywhere in the world representing all types of media including digital media. Prizes may be conferred upon individuals, institutions, other entities or non-governmental organizations.
What
UNESCO established the World Press Freedom Prize in honor of Guillermo Cano, a Colombian journalist who died in the exercise of his profession. The purpose of the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize is to reward each year a person, organization or institution that has made a notable contribution to the defense and/or promotion of press freedom anywhere in the world, especially if risks have been involved.
Eligibility
The objective of the Prize is in conformity with UNESCO’s policies and is related to the program of the Organization in the field of communication and information and, more specifically, to the priority given to promoting an enabling environment for freedom of expression and freedom of information.
Funding
- The value of the Prize shall be of a minimum of 25.000,00 USD.
- The Prize is awarded on the recommendation of an independent international jury.
- The Prize winner is selected by the Director-General of UNESCO on the basis of the assessments and recommendations made to him/her by the jury.
Documents
Organisation: UNESCO
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