Every year, November 2nd marks the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. The day draws attention to the low conviction rate for crimes committed against journalists on a global scale. Some journalists stop at nothing to report the truth. Unfortunately, reporting facts cost some journalists their lives. […]
World Press Freedom Day – 3 May 2022
World Press Freedom Day is also known as World Press Day. May 3 was announced as International Press Day in 1993 by the UN General Assembly upon recommendation of UNESCO’s General Conference to spread awareness about the importance of Freedom of the Press in functioning, information providing, its significance and […]
World Press Freedom Day – 3 May
Declaration by the High Representative, Federica Mogherini, on behalf of the EU on the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day, 3 May 2018. On this day we celebrate the World Press Freedom Day in a difficult context for journalism. Freedom of expression and Freedom of the press are threatened […]
World Radio Day – 13 February
February 13 is World Radio Day, which celebrates the radio as a way of educating people, providing information, and promoting freedom of expression across cultures. Despite being over 100 years old, the radio is one of the most popular ways to exchange information, provide social interchange, and educate people all […]
World Communications Day – 28 May
The Holy See on 24 January 2017, the liturgical memorial of Saint Francis de Sales, patron saint of writers and journalists, released the Holy Father’s Message for the 51st World Communications Day. The Message of Pope Francis is entitled « Fear not, for I am with you (Isaiah 43:5): Communicating Hope […]