UNESCO Launches New Website to Celebrate World Press Freedom Day 2004
19-04-2004 (Paris)
http://www.unesco.org/webworld/wpfd/2004
For the celebration of World Press Freedom Day on 3 May, UNESCO launched a new website providing background information on the events that are organized worldwide to celebrate the Day, including the main event entitled" Support to Media in Violent Conflict and in Countries in Transition" that takes place in Belgrade, Serbia Montenegro.
Every year, 3 May is dedicated to World Press Freedom, to remember celebrate and emphasize the importance of press freedom, which is crucial for the functioning of a healthy democratic and free society.
A Regional Conference organised by UNESCO and the OSCE will also be held on May 4 2004, following the main event where media professionals from the Balkans will be invited to discuss Media in Post-Conflict and Transition Countries.
A Regional Conference organised by UNESCO and the OSCE will also be held on May 4 2004, following the main event where media professionals from the Balkans will be invited to discuss Media in Post-Conflict and Transition Countries.
Related themes/countries
· Freedom of Expression: News Archives 2004
· Serbia : News Archives 2004
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