John Oliver and The Information’s Jessica Lessin to host and chair CPJ’s press freedom awards
Annual benefit dinner, to be held in November, honors courageous journalists
New York, July 9, 2024—The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Monday announced the organization’s 2024 International Press Freedom Awards (IPFA) will be hosted by John Oliver, host of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and chaired by Jessica E. Lessin, founder and CEO of The Information.
“I’m delighted to join the Committee to Protect Journalists on the biggest night for press freedom, to champion journalists during harrowing times for democracy, as they are threatened or taken for granted,” said Oliver.
Now in its 34th year, CPJ’s annual IPFA and benefit dinner honors courageous journalists from around the world. This year’s event will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2024, in New York City.
“Scoops, analysis, and broader reporting that puts the audience first is impossible without journalists who can report freely and safely. I’m thrilled to join forces with the Committee to Protect Journalists in honoring journalists and raising money for the cause,” said Lessin.
CPJ will celebrate four extraordinary journalists at its 2024 IPFA. In addition, the Gwen Ifill Press Freedom Award is presented annually by CPJ’s board of directors in recognition of extraordinary and sustained commitment to press freedom. Awardees will be announced in the coming months.
For more information about attending or sponsoring CPJ’s International Press Freedom Awards, please fill out this form, call Buckley Hall Events at (+1) 914-579-1000, or contact CPJ’s Development Office at (+1) 212- 300-9021 or CPJIPFA@buckleyhallevents.com.
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