Noida Film City: World Press Freedom Day was
proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in December 1993 Since then, 3 May, is
celebrated worldwide as World Press Freedom Day.
“It is an opportunity to celebrate
the fundamental principles of press freedom; assess the state of press freedom
throughout the world; defend the media from attacks on their independence and pay
tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the line of duty” said
Sandeep Marwah President of International Journalism Centre of Marwah Studios.
UNESCO is focusing on three themes for World Press
Freedom Day this year The need for “quality journalism” - reporting that is
accurate and independent, remains a constant concern in a media landscape that
is changing due to technological and commercial developments.
Gender
imbalance continues in the media 20 years after the Beijing Declaration and
Platform for Change. All too few women journalists are able to reach
decision-making positions in the media.
The third
theme is digital safety, a topic of growing concern because digital
communications makes it difficult for journalists to protect themselves and
their sources. International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry &
International Human Rights Organization supported the event.
