World Press Freedom Fellows

Every year on May 3 the international community celebrates World Press Freedom Day with an international conference of journalists, advocates, policy-makers and development specialists. They examine media freedom challenges around the world and issues surrounding strengthening media sectors. They also pay tribute to journalists who have taken great risk to inform their communities, including those who have died as a result of their work.

In an initiative conceived and launched by IREX in 2011, World Press Freedom Fellows are selected to attend the UNESCO-led conference to contribute their personal experiences and expertise to the discussions. The Fellows, who would otherwise not have support to participate, meet counterparts from other challenging media environments and gain contacts, skills and the strength drawn from understanding they are not alone in their fight.

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