Published 20:30 IST, May 2nd 2020

World Press Freedom Day Theme 2020: All you need to know about it

World Press Freedom Day 2020 Theme as per the United Nations. Know the meaning & significance of this day and understand the reason behind its celebration.

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On May 3, 2020, World Press Day will be celebrated across globe. Each year this special day is observed to celebrate  spirit of journalism and to pay gratitude to those journalists who lost ir lives in order to bring us honest and real news about happenings in nation, city or state.  

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freedom of expression of  media/ press helps in creating awareness amongst general population.  World Press Freedom Day is observed as a day to remind governments about role journalists play in providing information even under worst-case scenario, thus ir freedom of expression should never be hindered. Each year, specific World Press Day me is selected. Let's take a look at me of World Press Freedom Day in 2020. 

World Press Freedom Day 2020 me

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As we all know that entire world is going through COVID-19 pandemic, this year me of world press freedom day 2020 is Journalism without Fear or Favour.  UN Secretary-General António Guterres, in a statement, gave a message to entire world, saying-

As [COVID-19] pandemic spres, it has also given rise to a second pandemic of misinformation, from harmful health vice to wild conspiracy ories. press provides antidote: verified, scientific, fact-based news and analysis.

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He focussed on importance of  press in playing a significant role during ongoing COVID-19 situation, and how ir contribution by provision of verified information can le prevention of getting infected. Hence, it is mandatory to talk about every detail without any fear and favor by journalists. Thus, justifying purpose of World Press Freedom Day 2020 me "Journalism without Fear or Favour".

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On Sunday, May 3, 2020, several campaigns, online debates, webinars, and workshops will be launched in order to commemorate World Press Freedom Day 2020 in accordance with its me. Apart from  me of world press freedom day in 2020 Journalism without Fear or Favour, re are also certain sub-mes this year which include. 

  1. Safety of Women and Men Journalists and Media Workers
  2. Independent and Professional Journalism free from Political and Commercial Influence
  3. Gender Equality in All Aspect of Media

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Previous Years mes 

A day to embrace right to freedom of expression under Article 19 of 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights for press and media. Each year  me of world press freedom day is different. Take a look at previous year's mes.

  • 2019 -"Media for Democracy: Journalism and Elections in Times of Disinformation".
  • 2018- "Keeping Power in Check: Media, Justice and Rule of Law".
  • 2017-  “Critical Minds for Critical Times: Media’s role in vancing peaceful, just and inclusive societies”.
  • 2016-  “Access to Information and Fundamental Freedoms – This Is Your Right!”.
  • 2015- "Let Journalism Thrive! Towards Better Reporting, Gender Equality, and Safety in Digital Age".

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20:30 IST, May 2nd 2020