World Press Freedom Day 2025: History, Significance, Quotes And Theme Explained
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World Press Freedom Day 2025: The day also honours media professionals who have lost their lives or risked everything to find the truth. (AI generated image)
World Press Freedom Day 2025: Every year on May 3, World Press Freedom Day is celebrated to spotlight the important role the fourth pillar of democracy, media plays by bringing truth to the public. The day raises awareness about the challenges faced by journalists and ensures that the information flows freely. It also honours those media professionals who have lost their lives or risked everything to find the truth.
This year's theme is 'Reporting In The Brave New World – The Impact Of Artificial Intelligence On Press Freedom And The Media.' On this special occasion, let's understand the history and significance of the day, along with exploring some inspiring quotes and wishes to share. World Press Freedom Day 2025: History
Following UNESCO's recommendation in 1991, the United Nations General Assembly officially established World Press Freedom Day in 1993 and it was first observed in 1994. Since then, May 3 has been celebrated as World Press Freedom Day to remember the Declaration of Windhoek, which was adopted in 1991. The declaration highlighted that having a free and independent press is very important for democracy. World Press Freedom Day 2025: Significance
World Press Freedom Day is an important reminder to protect and support the media. The day helps spread awareness about why it's important for journalists to speak freely and safely. It also gives media professionals a chance to pause and think about the challenges they face while doing their job. The day encourages journalists, government officials and the public to come together to talk about problems and find ways to protect professionals. World Press Freedom Day 2025: Quotes 'Freedom of the Press, if it means anything at all, means the freedom to criticise and oppose." – George Orwell
'To struggle against censorship, whatever its nature, and whatever the power under which it exists, is my duty as a writer, as are calls for freedom of the press. I am a passionate supporter of that freedom, and I consider that if any writer were to imagine that he could prove he didn't need that freedom, then he would be like a fish affirming in public that it didn't need water." – Mikhail Bulgakov .
. 'Be passionate about what you write, believe in your ability to convey timeless ideas, and let no one tell you what you're capable of." – Christina Westover
'Where the press is free and every man is able to read, all is safe." – Thomas Jefferson
'Freedom of the press is the mortar that binds together the bricks of democracy — and it is also the open window embedded in those bricks." – Shashi Tharoor World Press Freedom Day 2025: Wishes Journalists have a great responsibility of revealing the truth. Happy World Press Day. I believe that press reporters should be treated with honour and respect for the amazing work they do. Happy World Press Freedom day. News reporters, press and journalists should have the freedom to speak the truth and do their work. Happy World Press Freedom Day 2025. Nothing in this world should stop journalists from revealing the truth and speaking freely. Happy World Press Day. The power of a pen is more than anything. Let us use it wisely for the benefit of our society. Happy World Press Day 2025.
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This year, World Press Freedom Day will focus on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is affecting journalism, according to UNESCO. AI is helping journalists by making tasks like reporting, creating content and fact checking easier and faster. It also makes it possible to create content in many different languages and helps understand data better. However, there are also some risks involved. AI can be used to spread fake news and create misleading videos. Another worry is how AI might negatively impact the way the media makes money. The News18 Lifestyle section brings you the latest on health, fashion, travel, food, and culture — with wellness tips, celebrity style, travel inspiration, and recipes. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! News lifestyle World Press Freedom Day 2025: History, Significance, Quotes And Theme Explained
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