The United Nations(UN) declared May 3, as the ‘World Press Freedom Day’ (or World Press Day) to raise importance about the freedom of the press and to remind the governments worldwide for upholding the right to freedom of expression as per Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which was declared in the year 1948.
Each World Press Day revolves around a certain theme. The same for the year 2021 is: INFORMATION AS A PUBLIC GOOD
The theme for 2021 is a synonymic resonance to the right to information where each individual is entitled to receive information from a public authority, without discrimination. Furthermore, it even highlights the importance of prevailing verified and dependable information sources.
“…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…”
The World Press Freedom Day 2021 will highlight three key topics:
Due to the challenges put forth by the ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic the conference for this year is hosted by UNESCO and the Government of Namibia and will observe a fusion of virtual and in-presence participation.
'The Lion King' is a movie we have all grown up watching - the story…
In just one year since its establishment in April 2023, Tira Beauty has transformed beauty…
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has always been a spectacle, with fans eagerly awaiting every…
Please be advised that the following interview contains content that is intended for readers aged…
The influence that "content" has on various industries is noteworthy. Certain elements of movies and…
30th April marks the Birthday of cricket's favourite 'Hitman': the one and only Rohit Sharma!…
Leave a Comment