World Press Freedom Day Observed Today

In 2018, UNESCO will lead the 25th celebration of World Press Freedom Day .

This year’s global theme is ‘Keeping Power in Check: Media, Justice and The Rule of Law’, and will cover issues of media and the transparency of the political process, the independence and media literacy of the judicial system, and the accountability of state institutions towards the public.

The main event, jointly organized by UNESCO and the Government of the Republic of Ghana, will take place in Accra, Ghana on 2 – 3 May. The Day will also examine contemporary challenges of ensuring press freedom online.