World Press Freedom Day is celebrated annually on May 3rd to honor the
fundamental principles of press freedom and to defend the media against attacks on their
independence.
World Press Freedom Day underscores the importance of a free and
independent press in fostering democracy, promoting transparency, and facilitating informed
public debate on critical issues worldwide.
In 2024, World Press Freedom Day focuses on the pivotal role of
journalism in addressing the urgent challenges posed by the escalating global environmental
crisis.
Celebrate World Press Freedom Day by organizing panel discussions, media
literacy workshops, film screenings, and social media campaigns to raise awareness about the
importance of press freedom and environmental journalism.
World Press Freedom Day was first celebrated on May 3rd, 1993, following
the proclamation by the United Nations General Assembly in 1991, recognizing the fundamental
principles of press freedom.
The establishment of this Day was recommended by UNESCO during its 1991
General Conference, recognizing the critical role of a free and independent press in democratic
societies.