New York — In celebration of the resiliency of the press, the Committee to Protect Journalists will honor four journalists from Bangladesh, Iran, Nigeria and Russia who have been arrested or faced criminal prosecution in reprisal for their work. The 2020 International Press Freedom Awards mark the organization's dedication to fighting for press freedom globally.
Lawyer and human rights advocate Amal Clooney will receive the 2020 Gwen Ifill Press Freedom Award, presented by actor Meryl Streep, a vocal supporter of press freedom. The online event will also showcase the work of this year's awardees in a series of documentary videos streamed on multiple news networks.
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