World Press Freedom Day

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World Press Freedom Day 2023: Importance, theme, quotes and more

May 3 is celebrated as World Press Freedom Day all over the world. The day aims to promote freedom of expression and freedom of the press.

UN chief urges nations to not target media as their killings rise by 50%

The United Nations chief warned on the eve of World Press Freedom Day that the media is under attack in every corner of the world and urged all nations to stop the targeting of truth and those who report it. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called the 50 per cent increase in the killing of media workers in 2022 "unbelievable," stressing that freedom of the press "is the foundation of democracy and justice" and it is under threat. At least 67 media workers were killed in 2022. In addition, digital platforms and social media have made it easier for extremists to push false narratives and harass journalists. "Truth is threatened by disinformation and hate speech seeking to blur the lines between fact and fiction, between science and conspiracy," Guterres said. Guterres said the collapse of the media industry, which has led to closures of local news outlets and consolidation of media "into the hands of the few" is threatening freedom of expression. So are threatening new laws passed

India must act against public violence, but its past failures weigh heavy

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Press Freedom Day: PM Modi pitches for 'free' press, hails social media

World Press Freedom Day is observed on May 3 to celebrate fundamental principles of press freedom