World Press Freedom Day (3 May) – UN Chief’s Message | United Nations
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DOC-20240429-WA0011Speakers
Deepak Tiwari
(Hindi Editor of Global Investigative Journalism Network)
Neelambar Rath
(Senior Journalist, Founding CEO of Odhisha Live, producer of India’s first A.I.bulletin)
Lalit Shastri
(Senior Journalist / Editor – an authority on Bhopal gas Tragedy)
Rahul Singh
(Outgoing State Information Commissioner; Former Senior Journalist)
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Origins and purpose of the World Press Day
World Press Freedom Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in December 1993, following the recommendation of UNESCO’s General Conference. Since then, 3 May, the anniversary of the Declaration of Windhoek is celebrated worldwide as World Press Freedom Day.
After three decades , the historic connection made between the freedom to seek, impart and receive information and the public good remains as relevant as it was at the time of its signing. Special commemorations are planned to take place during World Press Freedom Day International Conference.
May 3 acts as a reminder to governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom. It is also a day of reflection among media professionals about issues of press freedom and professional ethics. It is an opportunity to:
- Celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom;
- Assess the state of press freedom throughout the world; defend the media from attacks on their independence; and pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the line of duty
