"Press freedom has always set me free" - Anas Aremeyaw Anas

Despite intimidation, threats and harassment, journalists keep fighting for truth. Let's strive for safe journalism

It is time for truth. It is time for press freedom!


Commemorating the 25th anniversary of #WorldPressFreedomDay, "25 seconds for #PressFreedom" features video messages of renowned journalists, artists & press freedom advocates from around the world.

Today on World Press Freedom Day, we reaffirm our commitment to promoting the fundamental principles of a free press around the world.
Support #PressFreedom for #Journalists on #WorldPressFreedomDay 2018 #WPFD2018/#WPFD18 #Socialmedia #PressBan #mediafreedom #journosafety #JournalismIsNotACrime #ptic #pticindia

WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY, 3 MAY 2018
Theme: Keeping Power in Check: Media, Justice and The Rule of Law
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Macleay Journalism students are at Twitter this morning for World Press Freedom Day #WPFD2018 #pressfreedom

Freedom of expression is the mother of all freedoms.
Happy World Press Freedom Day from @PaperboyOnline
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World Press Freedom Day, reaffirming commitments to promoting fundamental principles of free press around the world. #PressFreedom #WPFD #ProtectJournalist @UNDPINGO #Asyarf #Asabe4dfuture

"Wish you all a Very Happy World Press Freedom Day"

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Tomorrow is World Press Freedom Day! Learn more about how students and educators can develop media literacy skills - join a Facebook Live webchat at 9:00 a.m. (Brasília Time) >> www.FB.com/StateDRL.

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"A free press is essential for peace, justice and human rights for all."

Today 3rd May is World #PressFreedom Day, for this occasion United Nations Secretary-General - António Guterres gives a statements that -


"On World Press Freedom Day 2018, I call on governments to strengthen press freedom, and to protect journalists. Promoting a free press is standing up for our right to truth."

— António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General


Some interesting detail about World Press Freedom 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.

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.

2018 Theme: Keeping Power in Check: 
Media, Justice and The Rule of Law

The theme of the 2018 celebration highlights the importance of an enabling legal environment for press freedom, and gives special attention to the role of an independent judiciary in ensuring legal guarantees for press freedom and the prosecution of crimes against journalists.

At the same time, the theme addresses the role of the media in sustainable development, especially during elections - as a watchdog fostering transparency, accountability and the rule of law. The theme also aims to explore legislative gaps with regard to freedom of expression and information online, and the risks of regulating online speech.

Within the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the contribution of journalists and media workers is most associated with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16 of peace, justice and strong institutions. In order to reach this goal, effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels must be developed, and press freedom is essential for this.