Without Borders and the World Association of Newspapers to
journalists who have demonstrated a commitment to human rights,
democracy and development.

The European Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid, Louis
Michel, said: “Democracy cannot exist without freedom of information.
Lack of information makes for an unhealthy society. The ideals of
development, human rights and democracy cannot be achieved without free
and independent media to raise questions and stimulate debate. The
European Commission’s aim in organising the Lorenzo Natali Prize is to
support committed journalists who contribute to the cause of
development, democracy and human rights through the quality of their
work.”

The Natali Prize is an international press award dating back to 1992.
In 2008 over 1500 journalists from 151 countries took part. It is open
to journalists working in TV, radio, the press and online.

Interested journalists have until 30 June 2009 to apply.