Hashtags | #WorldPressFreedomDay, #WPFD2121 |
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Related Hashtags | #Pressfreedom, #Covid19 |
2021 Date | 3 May 2021 |
2022 Date | 3 May 2022 |
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![]() World Press Freedom Day HistoryWorld 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 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 first organized by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993 in an effort to reflect upon press freedom in the world. The 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 holiday is celebrated on May 3. Top Tweets for World Press Freedom Day -
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World Press Freedom Day References and Related SitesUNESCO: Press Freedom United Nations: Human Rights United Nations: Press Freedom | ||