UNESCO is inviting member states regional organizations and international non-governmental organizations working in the field of journalism and freedom of expression to nominate candidates for the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize.

The award honors a person, organization or institution for making significant contributions to the protection and promotion of press freedom worldwide, especially in high-risk areas.

The winner will receive a prize of US$25,000 at a ceremony held during the World Press Freedom Day conference in May in Washington, DC. Last year the prize was awarded to Chilean journalist Mónica González, director of Centro de Investigación e Información Periodísticos (CIPER).

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