World Press Freedom Day 2023: Theme, history, significance and quotes
World Press Freedom Day 2023: The theme for World Press Freedom Day this year is "Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of Expression as a driver for all other human rights".
World Press Freedom Day 2023: World Press Freedom Day is observed on May 3 every year. The day is celebrated every year to educate the public regarding the role of media on a global level. The day acts as a reminder to governments of the need to respect the commitment to press freedom. The day is also a reflection among media professionals about issues of press freedom and professional ethics.
As per United Nations, the day is an opportunity to celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom; to assess the state of press freedom throughout the world; to defend the media from attacks on their independence and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
World Press Freedom Day theme 2023
The theme for World Press Freedom Day this year is "Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of Expression as a driver for all other human rights". "This year marks the 30th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly's decision to proclaim International Press Freedom Day," as per UNESCO.
World Press Freedom Day history
In December 1993, World Press Freedom Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly following the recommendation of UNESCO's General Conference.
World Press Freedom Day quotes
- "Freedom of the press is a precious privilege that no country can forego." -Mahatma Gandhi
- "A free press is one of the pillars of democracy." -Nelson Mandela
- "The freedom of the human mind is recognized in the right to free speech and free press." -Calvin Coolidge.
- "Freedom of the Press, if it means anything at all, means the freedom to criticize and oppose." -George Orwell.
- "No prison is big enough to contain free speech." -Mazen Darwish
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