World Press Freedom Day

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2023 Date	May 3, 2023
2024 Date	May 3, 2024

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World Press Freedom Day in 2023

Wednesday, May 3

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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.

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Today is the UN Press Freedom Day. For those of us in Canada with the passage of Bill C-11 we say it differently, "the un-free press day." Since 2018 most of Canada's press has been receiving payments from the government and conforming their reporting to the desires of their… https://t.co/C9QjC45Ry2 https://t.co/ylbQ8Nq7YH
— National Citizens Inquiry (NCI | CeNC) (@Inquiry_Canada) May 4, 2023

British Ambassador John Pearson and Canadian Charge d'Affaires Bob Paquin expressed their commitment to freedom of expression today on World Press Freedom Day. https://t.co/aTB1JKu9JZ
— Canada in Laos (@CanadainLaos) May 3, 2023

On World Press Freedom Day, we call for the immediate release of Julian Assange, who has spent 4 years in a maximum security prison. We cannot stand by and let governments silence those who seek to expose the truth. Today, let’s defend free & democratic journalism everywhere.
— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) 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
Canada ranks 19th in the world for press freedom, according to the 2022 World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders.
Canada's Access to Information Act allows citizens to request information from government departments and agencies. However, the law has been criticized for being slow and cumbersome.

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

Updated 05:39 Today marks World Press Freedom Day

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Mayor makes first proclamation of tenure for Wednesday World Press Freedom Day

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Anna Maria Tremonti keynote speaker at World Press Freedom Day on May 3

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On Press Freedom Day, media workers endure challenges in and out of newsrooms

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Top things to do in Canada 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.
Visit the Canadian War Museum located in Ottawa, Ontario. It has an extensive exhibit on the role of journalists in war, highlighting the importance of press freedom in conflict zones.
Attend the the Canadian Committee for World Press Freedom (CCWPF) annual forum. Held in Ottawa, Ontario, the forum promotes the discussion and debate of press freedom issues.