Commemorating the 25th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day, 25Secondsfor#PressFreedom features video messages of renowned journalists, artists and press freedom advocates around the world.
#WorldPressFreedomDay and 25Secondsfor#PressFreedom
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https://en.unesco.org/commemorations/worldpressfreedomday/2018
WITHOUT SAFE JOURNALISM THERE IS NO INFORMATION.
WITHOUT INFORMATION THERE IS NO FREEDOM.
We need journalists to do their work in safety! Journalism is not a crime!
Femi Oke, Al Jazeera journalist, stands for #PressFreedom
Lies against truth. Fake versus quality information. Disinformation versus verifiable information. Which side do you choose? Its time for truth. Choose Press Freedom. 25SecondsFor#PressFreedom
Journalists can investigate. Journalists can scrutinize. But what is the point if they can't publish and inform citizens? Stop censorship. Stop attacks against journalists.
Check out why press freedom matters to Carmen Aristegui in 25 seconds!
Journalists are watchdogs, their work keeps citizens informed. With their reporting and investigations, they empower citizens to keep power in check. Let's fight for truth. Let's fight for press freedom. 25SecondsFor#PressFreedom
Maria Ressa, CEO of Rappler, giving her views on why we need #PressFreedom
Internet allows the free flows of ideas. Blocking Internet intentionally is a form of censorhip. Stop Internet shutdowns. Keep the internet open and accessible.
Harlem Desir, OSCE Representative, gives us his view on why press freedom matters.
Despite intimidation, threats and harassment, journalists keep fighting for truth.
Let's strive for safe journalism 25SecondsFor#PressFreedom
Anas Aremeyaw Anas, Undercover Journalist, stands for #PressFreedom
"Life isn't about wiating for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain" Seneca
In these troubled times for press freedom let's not stand by and watch. Let's fight for a free press and make a stronger democracy arise of current challenges. 25SecondsFor#PressFreedom
Plantu, French cartoonist, stands for #PressFreedom
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