World Press Freedom Day 2025; Know about the day's significance and theme of the year
World Press Freedom Day 2025; Know about the day's significance and theme of the year
Digital Desk: World Press Freedom Day, 2025 Each year on May 3, World Press Freedom Day is observed to highlight the critical role that the fourth pillar of democracy, the media, plays in disseminating truth to the people.
The day promotes awareness about the issues that journalists face while also ensuring that information flows freely. It also celebrates media personnel who have given their lives or risked everything to uncover the truth.
The theme for this year is 'Reporting In The Brave New World - The Impact Of Artificial Intelligence On Press Freedom And The Media.' On this significant occasion, let us learn about the day's history and significance, as well as look for some inspirational words and wishes to share.
Following UNESCO's request in 1991, the United Nations General Assembly established World Press Freedom Day in 1993, which was first observed in 1994.
Since then, May 3 has been designated as World Press Freedom Day to commemorate the Windhoek Declaration of 1991. The proclamation emphasized the importance of a free and independent press in promoting democracy.
World Press Freedom Day serves as an important reminder to protect and support the media. The day raises awareness about how crucial it is for journalists to speak freely and safely. The day invites journalists, government leaders, and the general public to gather to discuss issues and devise solutions to protect professionals.
According to UNESCO, this year's World Press Freedom Day will focus on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on journalism. AI assists journalists by making jobs such as reporting, developing content, and fact-checking easier and faster.
It also allows for the creation of material in a variety of languages, as well as improved data comprehension. However, there are certain risks involved. AI can be used to propagate false information and make misleading videos. Another concern is how AI may hurt the media's revenue streams.
