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A political prisoner’s worst fear is to be forgotten. The thought of being abandoned by the international community, left to endure an unfair sentence without recognition or support, can be more painful than the physical conditions of confinement.
The United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) honored Alhurra Television’s Gaza team at the 23rd annual David Burke Distinguished Journalism Awards. The dedicated team of journalists consists of correspondents Wesam Yasin and Saif Alswaitti and videographer/editor Amir Altorok.
The United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) celebrated courage and journalistic excellence during the 23rd annual David Burke Distinguished Journalism Awards today.
Please join a discussion on crisis negotiation co-sponsored by American Purpose, DC Public Library, & Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine forever changed the media landscape in the country. Thousands of Ukrainian journalists had to become war correspondents overnight, and according to the Committee to Protect Journalists, at least 13 journalists have already been killed in the war so far. Despite the challenges, journalists in Ukraine continue to cover the invasion and provide crucial information to their people, despite experiencing the impacts of war themselves.
The U.S. Agency for Global Media recognized the outstanding journalists from its five networks and the critical work of the staff to make that journalism safely accessible. The 22nd Annual David Burke Distinguished Journalism Awards was held on April 21st with remarks from senior leaders across the agency in support of the winners.
Today, Voice of America’s Ukrainian team received the 2023 David Burke Distinguished Journalism Award for its coverage of the war in Ukraine beginning with Russia’s full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022.
Today, the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) celebrated its 21st annual David Burke Distinguished Journalism Awards ceremony. This year, for the first time, in addition to recognizing excellent reporting and coverage, the agency honored accomplishments made in providing broad, safe and secure access to that content.