World Press Freedom Day began in 1993 & was first marked in 1994

World Press Freedom Day, celebrated on May 3, was established by the UN in 1993 following UNESCO’s 1991 recommendation. It marks the 1991 Windhoek Declaration, which emphasised the importance of a free and independent press for democracy. This year’s theme is ‘Reporting In The Brave New World – The Impact Of Artificial Intelligence On Press Freedom And The Media'.