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SUMMARY:World Press Freedom Day
DESCRIPTION:Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of expression as a driver for all other human rights\n2023 year marks the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day. Three decades have passed since it was proclaimed in 1993\, in which we have seen substantial progress towards achieving a free press and freedom of expression around the world. The proliferation of independent media in many countries and the rise of digital technologies have enabled the free flow of information. However\, media freedom\, safety of journalists and freedom of expression are increasingly under attack\, which impacts the fulfillment of other human rights. \nThe international community faces multiple crises: conflicts and violence\, persistent socio-economic inequalities driving migration\, environmental crises and challenges to the health and wellbeing of people all around the world. At the same time\, disinformation and misinformation online and offline proliferate\, with serious impact on the institutions underpinning democracy\, the rule of law and human rights. \nIt is exactly to counter these critical situations and threats\, that press freedom\, safety of journalists and access to information take centre stage. The right to freedom of expression\, enshrined in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights\, is a prerequisite and a driver to the enjoyment of all other human rights. This year’s Special 30th anniversary celebration of World Press Freedom Day is\, therefore\, a call to recentre press freedom\, as well as independent\, pluralistic and diverse media\, as key to the enjoyment of all other human rights. \n\nOrigins and purpose of the Day\nWorld 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. \nAfter 30 years\, 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 of the 30th anniversary are planned to take place during World Press Freedom Day International Conference. \nMay 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: \n\ncelebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom;\nassess the state of press freedom throughout the world;\ndefend the media from attacks on their independence;\nand pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the line of duty.\n\nESG News Editorial TeamThe ESG News Editorial Team is comprised of veteran financial journalists and sustainability analysts dedicated to providing real-time\, objective reporting on global ESG regulations\, climate finance\, and corporate governance. Our desk monitors daily developments from the SEC\, IFRS\, CSRD and international regulatory bodies to ensure our 1M+ readers receive accurate\, data-driven insights into the evolving sustainable investment landscape. Follow the ESG News Editorial Team for expert reporting on global sustainability standards\, ESG disclosures\, and climate policy. Access over 10\,000 investigative reports and real-time updates.
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/world-press-freedom-day/
CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,United Nations
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