World Press Freedom Day
Every year on 3rd May 'World Press Freedom Day' (WPFD) is celebrated all over the world.
This day is organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
The theme of World Press Freedom Day this year is 'Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of expression as a driver for all other human rights'.
Following the recommendation of the General Conference of UNESCO in the year 1991, the United Nations General Assembly had declared World Press Freedom Day in the year 1993.
The day marks the 'Windhoek' declaration adopted by UNESCO in the year 1991.
The 'Windhoek Declaration' of the year 1991 deals with the development of a free, independent and pluralistic press.
Since 1997, the 'Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize' is also given annually by UNESCO on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day on 3rd May.
On the occasion of Press Freedom Day, an organization called 'Reporters Without Borders' releases 'World Press Freedom Index'.
