Kathmandu: Matrika Dahal, a Kathmandu based journalist known for investigative reporting of corruption cases, was awarded the 2024 Anti-corruption Champions by the United States Department of State on Tuesday in Washington DC.
Dahal was handed over the award by Secretary of State Antony Blinken. “Today I recognized 10 remarkable individuals for their extraordinary contributions in the fight against corruption, a threat which poses profound and far-reaching challenges to all of our societies,” Blinken wrote on X. “We are all better for their extraordinary work and partnership in this fight.” US embassy in Kathmandu has appreciated Dahal for “his courageous efforts in illuminating high-profile corruption in Nepal. “On International Anti-Corruption Day, the Department of State celebrated 10 remarkable individuals from across the world whose dedication has made a lasting impact in the fight against corruption, the embassy said. “We are inspired by their bravery and unwavering commitment—and we are especially proud that Matrika Dahal is among them. Together, we can build a more transparent and just world.”
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