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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.
World Press Freedom Day
5/03/09
by: mrpcrunch
Today is a day where you can really appreciate the people from the previous history who have given you all the rights we use everyday. Being a female, not everyone knows that the law was passed saying that women could vote was in 1920. There was a group of women who fought long and hard against the Goverment called the Women's Peace Party. How many know about the Women's Peace Party? There is only 1 paragraph in the text book I read out of about it. Don't you think getting to vote is a pretty big deal? Then why is there only ONE paragraphy about it in the text books kids learn out of these days. All I am trying to say is if you have a minute today, go on Google and you will find some truly amazing people and facts that you didn't know about. Not a lot of people get credit for what they do, so today is a day we can reflect on their awesome work!
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