TIRANA, May 3 /ATA/- May 3rd was declared International Press Freedom Day in 1993 by the United Nations at the recommendation of UNESCO. Its purpose, which is still applicable today, was to remind governments to respect press freedom and also remind professionals to reflect on their professional ethics and principles.
In an increasing complex media landscape and in the context of extended disinformation campaigns, which are slowly chipping at the basis of public trust in the media, we consider that the principles which stood at the basis of the Windhoek declaration are more important than ever to uphold in order for the media to be able to maintain its role as democracy watchdog, but also to insure its evolution towards the future.
That is why EANA stands for and promotes an independent, pluralistic and free press as a building block for democracies. We also stress the importance of media being free of any type of pressure, be it political or economic.
We salute all the hardworking journalists who are doing their job even in the most difficult circumstances driven by the constant search for truth,” reads the statement of EANA on International Press Freedom Day.
This statement was signed on behalf of the EANA board, made up of its President, Peter Kropsch, Secretary-General, Alexandru Ion Giboi and members Armela Krasniqi, ATA Director General, Jiri Majstr, CEO of CTK and Clive Marshall, PA CEO.
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