The Giraffe Awards aim to recognize those who have stuck their neck out in an effort to fight corruption or mistreatment in the workplace. WPI Giraffe Award recipients are employees who have stuck their necks out to report malpractices, fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, etc. Those who bravely act to improve the integrity of the respective agency or beyond. Often in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles or challenges while facing criticism and anger. Categories for the nominee’s contributions are Government/Military, Private sector/Industry, Academia, COVID-19, and Supporter/Ally. There is no time frame that the nominees’ contributions must be within, so take a moment to recognize someone special because courage comes in all colors and spots!

Right to know – right to talk Freedom of the Press and Information of the Citizens
In commemoration of World Press Freedom Day (May 3), in collaboration with the 4th Lyceum of Mytilene, we organized an online conference titled “Right to Know – Right to Speak.” Guided by a deep sense of responsibility and active engagement in human rights issues, the event was conducted within the framework of the “Schools Ambassadors of the European Parliament” project and our school’s initiatives aimed at fostering active citizenship and democratic education. The conference sought to underscore the vital importance of freedom of expression, the role of independent and trustworthy journalism, and the challenges faced by journalists globally. Distinguished speakers included Aristeidis Danikas, CEO and founder of the NGO Liberty of Speech; Tassos Morfis, journalist and co-founder of Qurio; and Vasilis Stamatopoulos, co-founder of Fraud Line Whistleblowing Services. They provided insightful discussions on the current obstacles confronting journalists, the significance of free speech, the necessity of nurturing a new generation