Deadline: 15 February 2014
UNESCO is inviting nominations for UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize from the governments of Member States, in consultation with their National Commissions, as well as international and regional professional and non-governmental organizations active in the fields of journalism and freedom of expression. The major objective of the prize is to reward 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.
The winner of is awarded $25,000 in a ceremony on May 3, the World Press Freedom Day 2014. The prize also consists of a certificate and an object symbolizing the award.
Eligibility Criteria –
- Only a UNESCO Member State, international or regional professional organization and non-governmental organization working in the field of journalism and freedom of expression is eligible to nominate candidate.
- Nomination must be accompanied with a written recommendation about the nominee’s background, achievements, and contribution.
- Candidates shall have made a significant contribution to press freedom anywhere in the world.
- The nominee’s contribution to defense and/or promotion of freedom of the press over the years must be highlighted.
- Self-nomination is not considered eligible for the award.
For more information, please visit UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2014 page.
