Maria Ressa received the Nobel Peace Prize medal in Oslo.
On December 10, 2021, in Oslo, Maria Ressa received the Nobel Peace Prize medal and diploma, a formal acknowledgment of her remarkable contributions to the global understanding of press freedom. During the ceremony, she delivered an impassioned Nobel Lecture, drawing attention to the responsibilities of journalists and the systemic threats posed by technology and authoritarian regimes. The presentation further cemented Ressa’s status as a torchbearer for press freedom, underscoring the courageous role she and her peers play in challenging oppressive power structures. Her speech highlighted the contemporary struggles of maintaining journalistic integrity amidst fake news and disinformation. The event reaffirmed the Nobel Committee's recognition of journalism as a vehicle for peace and democracy, providing vital support to those continuing the struggle for truth and transparency worldwide.