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DW Freedom of Speech Award laureate: 'Information is power'

Lisa Louis
July 7, 2025

Once a year, DW gives out the Freedom of Speech Award to honor those who promote freedom of expression and human rights. In 2025, DW has chosen to honor Tamar Kintsurashvili, a journalist in Georgia fighting disinformation.

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