WORLD PRESS DAY
INTRODUCTION World Press Freedom Day, observed annually on May 3, is a significant occasion declared by the United Nations General Assembly to emphasize the critical role of a free press in society. This day serves as a platform to raise awareness about the importance of press freedom and to remind governments of their responsibility to uphold the right to freedom of expression as outlined in Article 19 of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The origins of World Press Freedom Day trace back to the Windhoek Declaration, a pivotal moment in 1991 when African newspaper journalists convened in Windhoek to articulate a set of principles promoting a free and independent press. This declaration played a vital role in shaping the values and standards for press freedom globally. Thus, May 3 was chosen to commemorate the anniversary of the Windhoek Declaration. The primary objectives of World Press Freedom Day encompass the celebration of the fundamental principles of press f