World Press Freedom Day recognizes the sacrifices made in the struggle for freedom of the press and to pressure governments that continue to deny their citizens this basic human right. The May 3 message is that journalists everywhere must be granted the right to report freely and without fear.

The date marks the anniversary of the Declaration of Windhoek, a statement of principles drawn up by African journalists in 1991 calling for a free, independent and pluralistic media on that continent and throughout the world. The Declaration affirms that a free press is essential to the existence of democracy and a fundamental human goal. The Declaration is a milestone in the struggle for a free press in all regions of the world.

2009

Reporting in Afghanistan
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2008

An Evening With Alan Johnston
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2007

In 2007, CJFE marked World Press Freedom Day with a campaign to raise awareness about impunity and the safety of journalists around the world.
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2006

2006 Focus on The Danish Cartoon Controversy
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