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03-05-2025
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World Press Freedom Day 2025: History, Significance, Quotes And Theme Explained
Published By : Bhaswati Sengupta Trending Desk Last Updated: May 03, 2025, 07:00 IST 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. Swipe Left For Next Video View all World Press Freedom Day 2025: Theme 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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24-04-2025
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International Girls in ICT Day 2025: Theme, History, Significance, And Quotes To Celebrate Young Women In Tech
Published By : Bhaswati Sengupta Trending Desk Last Updated: International Girls in ICT Day 2025: The day is celebrated to encourage girls and women to pursue careers in Information and Communications Technology (ICT). International Girls In ICT Day 2025: The fourth Thursday of April is considered International Girls in ICT Day. The date varies from year to year. This year it falls on April 24. The day is celebrated to encourage girls and women to pursue careers in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and explore the different fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). International Girls in ICT Day 2025: Theme The 2025 theme for International Girls in ICT Day 2025 is 'Girls in ICT for inclusive digital transformation." It aims to raise global awareness about building a world where girls and women have equal opportunities and access to leadership roles in this era of digital evolution. To mark the occasion, the International Telecommunication Union will livestream a global event in collaboration with the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Arab States regions. The event will connect countries like Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and Nouakchott, Mauritania along with experts across the world, to inspire change and promote. International Girls in ICT Day 2025: History Initiated by the International Telecommunication Union in 2011, the day is celebrated globally. The day falls annually on the fourth Thursday of April. It supports gender equality and provides a platform to encourage girls and women to discover career opportunities in the STEM fields, especially in the field of Information and Communications Technology (ICT). International Girls in ICT Day 2025: Significance International Girls in ICT Day highlights a crucial yet often overlooked global issue- the need for gender equality and inclusive leadership in the digital world. It aims to empower girls and women to pursue careers in technology, bridging the gender gap and ensuring their voices and talents help shape the future of innovation and digital transformation. International Girls in ICT Day 2025: Quotes 'We need to be serious about supporting and nurturing our girls if we are serious about building a better, stronger and fairer future"- Hillary Clinton. 'Women no longer have an 'if I can' mindset. Now it's more about 'how I can'— be in tech, start something in tech, fund something in tech."- Shaherose Charania. 'The word 'female,' when inserted in front of something, is always with a note of surprise. Female COO, female pilot, female surgeon — as if the gender implies surprise … One day there won't be female leaders. There will just be leaders."- Sheryl Sandberg. 'Recognise and embrace your uniqueness…Being a Black woman, being a woman in general, on a team of all men, means that you are going to have a unique voice. It's important to embrace that." – Erin Teague. 'Women shouldn't be afraid to put themselves forward." – Sarah Wood. News18 Lifestyle section covers health, fashion, travel, food, and culture with articles on wellness tips, celebrity style, travel spots, and recipes, focusing on Indian and global trends. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published:
