World Press Freedom Day 2022:–
विश्व प्रेस स्वतंत्रता दिवस (Press Freedom Day) के अवसर पर, UNESCO के महानिदेशक, ऑड्रे अज़ोले का एक संदेश “हम सभी को जोखिमों को दूर करने और डिजिटल युग के अवसरों का लाभ उठाने के लिए और अधिक करना चाहिए | इस World Press Freedom Day पर, मैं आमंत्रित करता हूं सदस्य राज्यों, प्रौद्योगिकी कंपनियों, मीडिया समुदाय, साथ ही साथ बाकी नागरिक समाज को एक नया डिजिटल कॉन्फ़िगरेशन विकसित करने के लिए एक साथ आने के लिए – एक जो पत्रकारिता और पत्रकारों दोनों की रक्षा करता है |“
विश्व प्रेस स्वतंत्रता दिवस 3 मई को यह सूचित करने के लिए मनाया जाता है कि प्रेस की स्वतंत्रता और अभिव्यक्ति की स्वतंत्रता मौलिक मानवाधिकार हैं | यह दिन उन मीडिया पेशेवरों को श्रद्धांजलि देने का भी अवसर प्रदान करता है जिन्होंने कर्तव्य के दौरान अपनी जान जोखिम में डाली या अपनी जान गंवाई |
World Press Freedom Day 2022: Theme:-
1991 में यूनेस्को के आम सम्मेलन के 26 वें सत्र में अपनाई गई सिफारिश के बाद 1993 में संयुक्त राष्ट्र महासभा द्वारा इस दिन की घोषणा की गई थी | इस वर्ष की थीम “Journalism under digital siege” है |
World Press Freedom Day 2022: Quotes:-
- “We have to uphold a free press and freedom of speech- because, in the end, lies and misinformation are no match for the truth.” – Barack Obama
- “The only security of all is in a free press.” – Thomas Jefferson
- “Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost.” – Thomas Jefferson
- “Freedom of the press is not just important to democracy, it is democracy.” – Walter Cronkite
- “Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freeness of speech.”- Benjamin Franklin
- “Freedom of speech gives us the right to offend others, whereas freedom of thought gives them the choice as to whether or not to be offended.” – Mokokoma Mokhonoana
- “Freedom of the press is not just important to democracy, it is democracy.” – Walter Cronkite
- “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
- “Freedom of the press is a precious privilege that no country can forego.” – Mahatma Gandhi
- “I still believe that if your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon.” – Tom Stoppard
World Press Freedom Day 2022: Wishes and Messages:-
- Without freedom, the press is nothing and without a press, society is nothing…. Best wishes on World Press Freedom Day.
- What matters is the information, not what you think about it. Best wishes on World Press Freedom Day.
- Freedom of the press belongs to the people of a nation, not to the owners of publications. Best wishes on World Press Freedom Day.
- No walls or limitations should be big enough to contain the right to free speech. Be free and speak your heart out. Best wishes On World Press Freedom Day.
- We exist on this earth to be able to speak our minds and follow our hearts. Let your words reach the masses. Wish you a very happy World Press Freedom Day.
- Pen is the mightiest sword. Speak out loud and stand up together against social issues. Wish you a very happy World Press Freedom Day.
- On this occasion of World Press Freedom Day we must all remember that freedom of the press is not an end in itself but a means to achieve a free society. Happy World Press Freedom Day.
- Let justice speak up by giving enough power to people to speak freely. Wish you a very happy World Press Freedom Day.
- Don’t let anyone stop you from being heard. Help the community and exercise your right to free speech. Best wishes on World Press Freedom Day.
- Wish you a very Happy World Press Freedom Day, join the movement, speak free, and let your voices be heard on this day.