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World Press Freedom Day
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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.
Free Imprisoned Journalists Worldwide!
5/01/09
by: Amnesty
Thanks for organizing this important event! Amnesty International campaigns on behalf of numerous imprisoned journalists around the world. We hope you'll take a moment this weekend to take action of behalf of the, including American-Iranian journalist Roxana Saberi. To take action visit: www.amnestyusa.org/individuals-at-risk/world-press-freedom-day/page.do?id=1... Thanks so much for all you're doing for free speech!
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