KoSSev editor wins award for courage

The ambassador said in a Twitter post that “Tatjana Lazarevic embodies the pursuit of truth in the face of disinformation and backlash”. “Proud to honor her as a champion of independent journalism, transparency, and accountability,” he added.

Tatjana Lazarevic embodies the pursuit of truth in the face of disinformation and backlash. Proud to honor her as a champion of independent journalism, transparency, and accountability. Thank you, Tatjana, for your tremendous courage in all that you do. pic.twitter.com/YOYbrpL6XZ

— Ambassador Jeff Hovenier (@USAmbKosovo) April 18, 2023

Tatjana Lazarevic embodies the pursuit of truth in the face of disinformation and backlash. Proud to honor her as a champion of independent journalism, transparency, and accountability. Thank you, Tatjana, for your tremendous courage in all that you do. pic.twitter.com/YOYbrpL6XZ

The award was presented to Lazarevic for exceptional courage and the pursuit of the truth and unity in the face of divisions and danger along with advocating for freedom of the media, support for journalists, opposing disinformation and calling for the accountability of the authorities regardless of nationality or ethnicity.

Lazarevic said she views the award as recognition for the journalistic profession and for her editorial team. She said that the KoSSev portal advocates freedom of speech and that she personally fights against any form of censorship.