World Press Freedom Day observed on May 3rd every year to celebrating press freedom and independence.
- Theme for this year: “A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis.”
- United Nations General Secretary António Guterres emphasizes journalists’ role in informing the public about environmental and climate emergencies.
- Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993, following UNESCO General Conference recommendations.
- Marks the anniversary of the Windhoek Declaration, a statement of free press principles.
Windhoek Declaration ?
The Windhoek Declaration is a statement of free press principles that was put together during a UNESCO seminar on “Promoting an Independent and Pluralistic African Press” in Windhoek, Namibia, in 1991. It emphasizes the importance of press freedom, independence, and pluralism as essential components of democratic societies. The declaration calls for the establishment, maintenance, and fostering of an independent, pluralistic, and free press, both in print and broadcast media, in countries transitioning to democracy. It serves as a landmark document advocating for press freedom globally.
Q: What does World Press Freedom Day mark the anniversary of?
a) The establishment of the United Nations
b) The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
c) The Windhoek Declaration
d) The Birth Anniversary of William Shakespeare
Ans : c) The Windhoek Declaration
Q: Windhoek Declaration of UNESCO is related to:
a) Education standards in developing countries
b) Protection of cultural heritage sites
c) Promotion of free press principles
d) Wildlife conservation efforts
Ans : c) Promotion of free press principles
