Two journalists were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their work fighting for freedom of the press at a time when some authoritarian regimes are cracking down on dissenting voices. The decision underscores how a free press can help sustain peace.
Ressa and Dmitry Muratov of Russia won the Nobel Peace Prize for their fight for freedom of expression in countries where reporters have faced persistent attacks and even murder.
Nobel Peace Prize 2020: UN World Food Programme, winner of the award
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) was this year s proud recipient of the award “for its efforts to combat hunger among other efforts.
ASHRAF SHAZLY
AFP
On Thursday 10 December the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), during a ceremony that was held virtually due to the safety protocols related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Nobel Peace Prize 2020: WFP
In the acceptance speech delivered by the head of the organisation, David Beasley, the threat of starvation of around 270 million people gloablly - the equivalent to the combined populations of Germany, the UK, France and Italy - was highlighted.