Journalists in Uganda and across the globe are today commemorating World Press Freedom Day.<\/p>\n
The United National General Assembly declared May 3rd<\/sup>\u00a0to be\u00a0World Press Freedom Day to\u00a0raise awareness\u00a0of the importance of\u00a0freedom of the press\u00a0and remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression.<\/p>\n This year’s theme to mark press day is \u201cShaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of expression as a driver for all other human rights\u201d.<\/p>\n The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, says Freedom of the press is the foundation of democracy and justice because it gives everyone the needed to shape opinions and speak truth to power.<\/p>\n However, reports from the UN indicate that freedom of the press is under attack.<\/p>\n According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO, 2022 was the deadliest year for the profession.<\/p>\n In her opening remarks at the \u00a0General Assembly Hall to commemorate the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day, UNESCO Director General, Audrey Azoulay, said Last year, 86 journalists were killed, mainly outside war zones and hundreds more were attacked or imprisoned.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Journalists in Uganda and across the globe are today commemorating World Press Freedom Day. The United National General Assembly declared May 3rd\u00a0to be\u00a0World Press Freedom Day to\u00a0raise awareness\u00a0of the importance of\u00a0freedom of the press\u00a0and remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression. This year’s theme to mark press day is \u201cShaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of expression as a driver for all other human rights\u201d. The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, says Freedom of the press is the foundation of democracy and justice because it gives everyone the needed to shape opinions and speak truth to power. However, reports from the UN indicate that freedom of the press is under attack. 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