Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter called them "a glorious parade of heroes". Journalists aren't called heroes very often, but Carter was right. The 29 men and women who gathered in Paris last week for an international media award are heroes. Each used truth to make the world a better place, most without any expectation of reward. The Every Human Has Rights Media Awards were a timely reminder that the practice of journalism has rarely been easy or comfortable, that it is still a struggle in many parts of the world, and that it is worth the effort. (Full disclosure: I played a small role as part of a panel that judged North American entries.) Read more on the Toronto Star website here