US EditionCelebrate World Press Freedom Day with MinnPost
- On May 3, 2025, the world observed World Press Freedom Day, emphasizing the importance of a free and independent press globally.
- This day was established by the UN General Assembly in 1993 following UNESCO's recommendation to promote press freedom and information access.
- Journalists face increasing dangers including attacks, detentions, censorship, and death, with conflict zones like Gaza seeing a sharp rise in killings.
- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized that the ability of individuals to enjoy freedom is closely linked to a free press, and he called for strong efforts to protect press freedom amid increasing challenges.
- The event highlights ongoing challenges to journalism worldwide, the transformative role of AI, and the need for informed decisions through accessible, accurate information.
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Pašalić: Free media speech must be unquestionable, as well as the responsibility that this freedom carries
The Protector of Citizens, Zoran Pašalić, said today, on the occasion of World Media Freedom Day, that freedom of expression shows how much all other rights are respected, and that therefore free media speech must be unquestionable, as well as the responsibility that freedom entails.
Celebrate World Press Freedom Day with MinnPost
Today is World Press Freedom Day — a celebration established over 30 years ago by the United Nations to remind all of us that a free press is essential to a functioning and ethical society and is a critical force for public good. This day feels more important than ever before as attacks against the press increase and funding for public media is threatened. Or, as we’ve seen in recent months, billionaire or corporate owners prioritize business in…
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