DW Freedom of Speech Award

Each year, DW honors an individual or initiative promoting freedom of expression and human rights with the Freedom of Speech Award. This year, the honor goes to Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai.

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Jimmy Lai’s daughter: ‘All my father did was journalism’

Jimmy Lai’s daughter: ‘All my father did was journalism’

At the Global Media Forum 2026, Claire Lai spoke about her imprisoned father’s health and struggle for press freedom.Politics06/23/2026June 23, 202608:25 min

Hong Kong pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai honored by DW

Hong Kong pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai honored by DW

The Hong Kong publisher’s son said the award shows that those who fight for the freedom of others “are never alone.” Human Rights06/23/2026June 23, 2026

Who is Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai?

Who is Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai?

Jimmy Lai, who has been awarded DW’s Freedom of Speech Award, built arguably Hong Kong’s most fearless newspaper.Politics04/30/2026April 30, 202602:09 min

Journalist Kintsurashvili wins DW Freedom of Speech Award

Journalist Kintsurashvili wins DW Freedom of Speech Award

Georgia’s veteran journalist Tamar Kintsurashvili has been shaping her country’s democracy for decades.Politics07/07/2025July 7, 2025

Courage is essential in the fight for freedom of expression

Courage is essential in the fight for freedom of expression

Tamar Kintsurashvili’s work for press freedom requires a lot of courage, says DW’s Director General Peter Limbourg.Press Freedom04/29/2025April 29, 202506:26 min

Yulia Navalnaya: Alexei’s memory ‘gives me strength’

Yulia Navalnaya: Alexei’s memory ‘gives me strength’

Yulia Navalnaya told DW why it’s important to continue the work of her husband, Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.Politics06/06/2024June 6, 202402:41 minShow moreSkip next section In the spotlight

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DW Freedom of Speech winner: ‘Silence is not an option’

Accepting the award, El Salvadoran journalist Oscar Martinez described the dangers reporters face in the region.Media06/19/2023June 19, 2023

Oscar Martinez: ‘Journalism is indispensable’

DW has awarded the Freedom of Speech Award 2023 to Central American investigative journalist Oscar Martinez.Freedom of Speech05/03/2023May 3, 2023All content (39) on this topic

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