World Press Freedom Day World Press Freedom Day 2026, observed on May 3, centers on the theme "Shaping a Future of Peace”, emphasizing the vital role of journalism in fostering truth and sustainability.
HISTORY
Important Days World Press Freedom Day ▪ World Press Freedom Day is observed annually on May 3 every year to honour and uphold the fundamental principles of press freedom. ▪ Theme 2024: A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis. ▪ The day was first proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in December 1993.
