World Press Freedom Day

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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.

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Today is #WorldPressFreedomDay. Which makes it a good day to remind us that Nigeria's 2023 Press Freedom Index ranking is 123 out of 180, lower than the likes of Togo, Burkina Faso and Niger. https://t.co/gPGnUjKjGx
— David Hundeyin (@DavidHundeyin) May 3, 2023

It is an incredible honour to be speaking at the UN general assembly in New York for UNESCO world press freedom day on the 2nd of May. Especially to be sharing the stage with the stalwarts with a special message by the UN chief, Antonio Guteress https://t.co/svkhP5wZKh https://t.co/ydLpx7LsPw
— Rana Ayyub (@RanaAyyub) April 27, 2023

What is press freedom in US? 1) Biden's former spokesperson Jen Psaki is hired as a journalist 2) She interviews liberal lawmaker AOC 3) AOC says govt should "regulate" Fox News 4) Next day, Fox fires Tucker Carlson, Biden critic who is No. 1 rated TV anchor in America!
— Abhishek (@AbhishBanerj) April 25, 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 India for World Press Freedom Day

Updated 05:39 World Press Freedom Day: Why is it important in democracy? | India News - Times of India

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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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Top things to do in India 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 Khudai Khidmatgar movement and the role of the press in Indian Independence at the Rajghat Gandhi Memorial Museum located in New Delhi.
Check out the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media located in Bangalore to learn about the history of press freedom in India.