Maria Ressa
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate | Defending Press Freedom in the Philippines
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Maria Ressa is a veteran journalist and the co-founder of Rappler, the Philippines' leading digital news site. For her relentless pursuit of truth and commitment to press freedom, Ressa was awarded the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize.
As a 36-year journalism veteran, she has faced arrest for her reporting and become a global voice against the erosion of democracy. Ressa's keynotes share her firsthand experience navigating a climate of online harassment and government intimidation, offering audiences critical insights on the challenges facing independent media and the role of social media in the spread of disinformation.
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Journalism Against The Autocratic Playbook | DLD26 (Maria Ressa)
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Maria Ressa at Aspen Ideas Festival 2023
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