In dozens of countries around the world, journalists regularly face obstacles in order to get the news out. Whether the threats be judicial, physical or otherwise, these dedicated and principled individuals continue to work tirelessly - often risking their lives - so that the news media remain free.
Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) bestows two International Press Freedom Awards every year in recognition of the courage of journalists who work tirelessly - often risking their lives - so that the news media remain free. In 2009, CJFE honoured journalists from Iran and Russia.
In dozens of countries around the world, journalists regularly face obstacles in order to get the news out. Whether the threats be judicial, physical or otherwise, these dedicated and principled individuals continue to work tirelessly - often risking their lives - so that the news media remain free.
The man who shot the video that changed how tasers are used by police departments in Canada was presented the first CJFE Citizen Journalism Award by Canadian Journalists for Free Expression at an event last night.
Paul Pritchard is the 27-year old British Columbia native who shot the footage showing the October 14, 2007, airport encounter between the RCMP and Polish immigrant Robert Dziekanski. Pritchard's footage from his digital camera shows four police officers using a taser on Dziekanski repeatedly, ending in Dziekanski's death.
Canadian Journalists for Free Expression honours two journalists and a Russian news outlet with 12th annual press freedom awards, for their fearlessness in the face of adversity
Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE), is proud to recognize Sami al-Haj of Sudan and Shakeman Mugari of Zimbabwe with the 2008 International Press Freedom Awards for extraordinary courage and overcoming tremendous odds to report the news. CJFE is also pleased to acknowledge Jim Poling of Hamilton, ON with the Vox Libera Award for his long-standing commitment to freedom of the press.
Awards Deadline Extended to May 19, 2008
In dozens of countries around the world, journalists regularly face obstacles in order to get the news out. Whether the threats be judicial, physical or otherwise, these dedicated and principled individuals continue to work tirelessly - often risking their lives - so that the news media remain free.
In dozens of countries around the world, journalists regularly face obstacles in order to get the news out. Whether the threats be judicial, physical or otherwise, these dedicated and principled individuals continue to work tirelessly - often risking their lives - so that the news media remain free.
Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) is proud to honour Farida Nekzad of Afghanistan and Sahar Al-Haideri of Iraq with the 2007 International Press Freedom Awards for their commitment to freedom of expression and overcoming tremendous odds to report news.
Farida Nekzad works as a journalist promoting press freedom and women's rights in Afghanistan. She is the current editor in chief of the Pajhwok News Agency, the sole independent news agency in Afghanistan.