Ilze Jaunalksne facts for kids

Ilze Jaunalksne-Rēdere is a well-known Latvian journalist. She was born on November 19, 1976, in Jūrmala. Since 2008, she has been the author and host of the TV show Nekā personīga (Nothing Personal) on TV3 Latvia. This show talks about important news and events happening right now.

Before that, from 2005 to 2008, Ilze worked on another current affairs program called De Facto for Latvian Television (LTV1). She is known for her brave reporting and for standing up for what is right.

Ilze Jaunalksne: A Brave Journalist

Reporting on Important Issues

In March 2006, while working on De Facto, Ilze Jaunalksne reported on a very important story. She uncovered information about some political leaders in Latvia. These leaders were involved in unfair actions related to voting.

Her reporting was so impactful that it led to a government minister leaving their job. It also caused some other high-ranking political figures to face serious questions about their actions.

Standing Up for Privacy

Because of her important reporting, Ilze faced a difficult situation. Her private phone calls were secretly listened to. Then, what she said in these calls was shared with the public by people who disagreed with her. This was a big invasion of her privacy.

Ilze decided to take action against this unfair treatment. She went to court to protect her good name and privacy. This was the first time such a case happened in Latvia. She won her case!

The court ordered the Latvian Financial Police to pay her money for illegally recording her calls. The Finance Ministry and State Revenue Service were also found guilty of invading her privacy. This showed that even important government groups must respect people's privacy.

Awards and Recognition

International Recognition

Ilze Jaunalksne's courage and dedication to journalism were recognized internationally. In 2007, she received the International Women of Courage award. This award honors women around the world who show great bravery and leadership.

She was unable to attend the award ceremony because she was about to have a baby. This award highlights her important work and her commitment to truth.

Personal Life and Further Honors

In 2019, Ilze Jaunalksne married Gundars Rēders, who is also a journalist. They share a passion for news and reporting.

In 2021, Ilze received another high honor in Latvia. She was awarded the Order of the Three Stars 4th Class. This is a very respected award given to people who have done great things for Latvia.

See also

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