World Press Freedom Day 2026: RSF report says press freedom at its lowest in 25 years

Every year, the United Nations marks 3 May as World Press Freedom Day. This year comes at a particularly dark moment for journalists. According to a new report published today by Reporters Without Borders, global press freedom has fallen to its lowest level in 25 years. Last year, UNESCO said the decline was comparable to that seen during the most unstable periods of the twentieth century — the two world wars and the Cold War. Over the past three years, journalists have increasingly become di...

By FRANCE24

Pope marks World Press Freedom Day, laments violations and honours slain reporters

Pope marks World Press Freedom Day, laments violations and honours slain reporters - The Straits Times

Pope marks World Press Freedom Day, laments violations and honours slain reporters  The Straits Times

Press freedom ‘a permanent democratic condition’

On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, marked around the world on May 3, the government reaffirms its absolute respect for the institutional role of journalists, the independence of the media and the right of citizens to be informed freely, pluralistically and reliably, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Sunday. “In an era of […]

PTFOMS vows action vs red-tagging, abuse of libel

MANILA, Philippines — The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) on Sunday committed to addressing the red-tagging of journalists and the misuse of libel and cyber libel laws as the country observed World Press Freedom Day. “We acknowledge the concerns raised regarding ‘red-tagging’ and the alleged targeting of independent media outlets,” PTFOMS Executive Director

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President, PM reaffirm commitment to press freedom on World Press Freedom Day

President extends greetings to journalists, editors, media workers, media professionals in Pakistan, around world

By APP

Pope marks World Press Freedom Day, laments violations and honours slain reporters

He urges the faithful to remember journalists and reporters who have lost their lives pursuing...

French FM: Russia makes freedom of information its target

On World Press Freedom Day, marked on May 3, France honored the memory of French photojournalist Arman Soldin (note: original text says Antoni Lallican, likely referring to a French journalist killed in Ukraine) who was killed in Ukraine as a result of a Russian drone strike, and stated that Russia has made freedom of information its target.

In hope of a new era for press freedom - Dhaka Tribune

In hope of a new era for press freedom  Dhaka Tribune

Qatar Press Centre marks World Press Freedom Day with call for stronger protections

Qatar Press Center underscored the importance of protecting journalists and safeguarding press freedom. Marking World Press Freedom Day on 3 May, the Qatar Press Centre (QPC) reaffirmed its commitment to… (The post Qatar Press Centre marks World Press Freedom Day with call for stronger protections is from Doha News | Qatar.)

By Farah AlSharif