Three imprisoned Iranian journalists awarded UN press freedom prize

Niloufar Hamedi, Elaheh Mohammadi, and Narges Mohammadi were given the UNESCO World Press Freedom Prize for their courageous journalism.
Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi were detained for reporting on protests following the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody.
Narges Mohammadi is serving a 16-year prison sentence for her activism and reporting on human rights issues in Iran.
The prize is awarded on World Press Freedom Day to honor journalists who show a commitment to truth and accountability in reporting despite facing threats.
The award highlights the harsh restrictions on press freedom and speech faced by journalists, especially women, in Iran.