World Press Freedom Day

World Press Freedom Day Quick Facts - AU

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2023 Date	3 May 2023
2024 Date	3 May 2024

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World Press Freedom Day in 2023

Wednesday, 3 May

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World Press Freedom Day acts as a reminder of the importance of a free press in a functioning and safe society and serves to commemorate the journalists who have lost their lives in support of the free press. In a time when media coverage is prone to fear-mongering and sensationalism, taking the time to appreciate and seek out journalism with integrity has never been more important. Freedom of expression is a fundamental human right as stated in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

World Press Freedom Day was established in 1993 by the UN General Assembly. This day marks the anniversary of the Declaration of Windhoek, a statement of press freedom principles put together by African journalists in 1991 to promote an independent and pluralistic African press. This day is observed annually on May 3.

Top Tweets for World Press Freedom Day -

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Today is World Press Freedom Day. I am yet again imploring the Labor Government to publicly call for the charges against journalist Julian Assange to be dropped immediately. You can join our call, here: https://t.co/UUsGP1K7rI #WorldPressFreedomDay #FreeAssange
— Senator Jordon Steele-John (@SenatorJordon) May 3, 2023

I'll be doing an 'Ask Me Anything' with @PeterCronau on the #Assange case for World Press Freedom Day event. Martin Place, Sydney May 3, 5pm Feel free to drop a question here https://t.co/i9vNXlUwfU
— Cathy Vogan (@CathyVoganSPK) May 2, 2023

Today is World Press Freedom Day. The Albanese Government believes a strong and independent media is vital to democracy and holding governments to account. Journalists should never face the prospect of being charged or even jailed just for doing their jobs.
— Mark Dreyfus (@MarkDreyfusKCMP) May 3, 2023

Facts about World Press Freedom Day

The theme for World Press Freedom Day in 2022 was Journalism under Surveillance.
According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers. – Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

In the News and Trending in Australia for World Press Freedom Day

Updated 05:38 Investigative Journalists on World Press Freedom Day

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Press Freedom Represents ‘Very Lifeblood of Human Rights’, Says Secretary-General in Message for International Day

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World Press Freedom Day: U.S, UK want answers over killing of journalist Allen - Eye Radio

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Mahoney: UN can help journalists beyond World Press Freedom Day - Committee to Protect Journalists

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Top things to do in Australia for World Press Freedom Day

Get your inner journalist active on social media. The internet has given birth to a citizen journalist movement that harnesses the power of millions who previously had no voice. We all have cameras in our pockets and access to an audience of millions on social media.
Attend an event. There are dozens of events celebrating WPFD, these conferences bring together journalists and media workers to discuss current issues. UNESCO offers more info.
Explore the Australian Press Freedom Tracker, an online database that documents incidents of press freedom violations in Australia. For more information, check out Press Freedom Tracker
Visit the National Library of Australia. Located in Parkes, the library holds collections of historic Australian newspapers and documents that highlight the evolution of press freedom in Australia.