World Press Freedom Day de la presse ) - celebrated annually on May 3 since 1994 . It is proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in a special resolution of December 20, 1993 (Resolution No. A / DEC / 48/432).
The decision on this World Day was made on the recommendation of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) - resolution No. 1993/54. In turn, ECOSOC was guided by the decision of the 26th session of the UNESCO General Conference of November 6, 1991. At this conference, UNESCO recommended the date of May 3 as the date of adoption of the Windhoek Declaration , adopted at a seminar on the development of an independent African press held in 1991 in Windhoek .
Annually published messages of the UN Secretary General on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day . The 2006 message, in particular, said that the media should not serve as an instrument of incitement, degradation or hate speech.
Since 1997, on May 3, a UNESCO Prize has been awarded annually for contributions to freedom of the press.
Theme of the day
- 2018 - “Keeping power under control: the media, justice and the rule of law”
- 2017 - “A critical approach to critical times: the role of the media in building peaceful, fair and inclusive societies”
- 2016 - “Access to information and fundamental freedoms: this is your right!”
- 2015 - Let journalism thrive! Strengthening Journalism, Gender Equality and Media Security in the Digital Age
- 2014 - This year, attention was paid to three topics:
- “Free media promotes good governance, empowering citizens and eradicating poverty”
- “The rule of law as a means of ensuring the safety of journalists and the fight against impunity”
- “Sustainability and professionalism of journalism as part of the development process”
- “The rule of law as a means of ensuring the safety of journalists and the fight against impunity”
- “Free media promotes good governance, empowering citizens and eradicating poverty”
- 2013 - “Speak without fear: ensure freedom of speech in all media”
- 2012 - “New Voices: Freedom of the Media Helps Transform Society.”
- 2011 - “Media of the 21st century: new horizons and new barriers”
- 2010 - “Freedom of information: the right to know”
- 2009 -
- 2008 - “Access to Information and Empowerment”
- 2007 - “Freedom of the press, the safety of journalists and ending impunity”
- 2006 - “The Media as a Driving Force for Change”
- 2005 - “The Media and Good Governance”
- 2004 - “Coverage and inadequate coverage of events: who decides?”
- 2003 - “The Media and Armed Conflict”
See also
- Russian Press Day
- Tajik Press Day