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World Press Freedom Day

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May 03, 2011

Objective:
World Press Freedom Day is annually observed on May 3 to inform the international community that freedom of the press and freedom of expression are fundamental

The United Nations General Assembly declared 3 May to be World Press Freedom Day[1][2] to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press and remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression enshrined under Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and marking the anniversary of the Declaration of Windhoek, a statement of free press principles put together by African newspaper journalists in 1991.

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SometimesRhymes

5/05/10 The most important thing ---

by: SometimesRhymes

The preservation of the freedom of the press goes hand-in-hand with journalistic ethics. Aside from reporting on the ever-diminishing (on a global scale) freedom of the press, and the many violations committed worldwide, we should all strive to maintain a sound ethical foundation to our articles and investigations. Freedom does not come without responsibility.

That said, more and more people, Americans in particular, are swayed by biased and unethical news programs. Ignorance is reigning.

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Amnesty

5/03/10 You can help protect journalists by taking action now

by: Amnesty

Every day, journalists around the world face the threat of intimidation, censorship, imprisonment and violence, including torture, for their efforts to report on human rights violations. You can help, take action and stand up for free speech: http://www.amnestyusa.org/freespeech2010

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drjalee52

5/02/10 The Joy of Jesus Suports Freedom.

by: drjalee52

The freedom to express one's ideas is vital to a free society. The ability to share ones thinking is important to ones total being.

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garryart

4/11/10 Artists can offer insightful observations about society and humanity.

by: garryart

It appears that even in democratic societies such as Australia, individuals in lower socio- economic brackets are disadvantaged and have to work even harder to compete in particular industries such as the creative arts; in an attempt to secure meaningful employment and a fair share of opportunity.I have only recently become aware of World Press Freedom Day. I hope that artists in Australia (and elsewhere) might get behind this project to promote the rights of artists which appear to be eroding i

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Bhargav

3/22/10 AT WHAT COST

by: Bhargav

Read...its good, very healthy if taken and practiced in the direction for which it has meant..

But...at times we are forced to say that.... this freedom.....AT WHAT COST....

We have observed that the end sufferer of this freedom becomes a neutral person, who he is strugling for livelyhood,

At times PRESS violates their own limits and then....?????

Any one to raise the voice.....no one....

LETS HOPE IT IS PRACTICED WITH A GOOD AND ETHICAL MOMENTUM...

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