Title: World Press Freedom Day Location: Categories: Media Human Rights Peace & Conflict
Status:
In Progress
Timeline:
May 3 06 to May 3 12
Description:
World Press Freedom Day is an opportunity to remind the world of the importance of protecting the fundamental rights of freedom of expression and freedom of the press, as stated in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Without these rights, democracy cannot prevail and development remains unattainable
Background:
The United Nation decided in 1993 to held an annual world press freedom day on the 3rd of May.
Project on topic started in 2006 n cooperation wit Loesje International, where idea came from.