World Press Freedom Day

On May 5, 2025. From 16:00 - 18:00, A parallel event entitled ''DSA Human Rights Alliance strategic workshop: global protection of digital rights and communities at risk." Organizers: Access Now , Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) Venue: Digital Rights Hub (Access Now Brussels Office), Rue Belliard 12, 1040, Brussels. Contact: Eliška Pírková , Christoph Schmon .

The vital role of a vibrant, #FreePress in preserving the #RuleOfLaw cannot be overstated The UNESCO & the IBAHRI organised this session to discuss the role of international law in finding solutions to the use of sophisticated spyware products to target specific actors.

How to regulate the transparency of digital platforms? The session bellow aims to advance the implementation of recommendations made on that issue by  @Forum_InfoD   Speakers: Mr. virgilio almeida Professor Emeritus of Computer Science at UFMG, Mr. nighatdad Lawyer, women’s/Digital rights, and Mrs. marina pita , Activist, Advocacy assistent, researcher of ICTs and society.

#Violence against women journalists is surging on and off-line to discredit or silence them; This abuse has also weaponized to undercut public trust. Is this harassment limited, What more needs to be done?

 The Internet has provided unprecedented opportunity for people’s exercise of the right to freedom of expression. However, censorship and surveillance of the Internet may also lead to the repression of journalists, human rights defenders and other individuals.  States should ensure that restrictions on online expression are lawful, necessary and proportionate . Companies also have a responsibility to respect the freedom of expression of end users throughout their operations, from technology design to the development of policies governing user behavior. The Battle for Owning the "Digital Space".

The developments described complement other issues related to journalism under digital siege . More transparency by Internet companies such as in the use of “ ad tech ” could help news media with viability issues, as well as with their negotiations for a share in the revenues that are generated through online news appearing on their platforms.  Greater transparency , and better privacy protection , would also advance accountability of the Internet companies , and enhance public understanding of the online ecosystem. In turn, this could lead to greater trust that digital communications do justice to availing reliable content such as free and professional journalism.

On 2-5 May 2022, UNESCO and the Republic of Uruguay will host the annual World Press Freedom Day Global Conference in a hybrid format in Punta Del Este, Uruguay. Under the theme “ Journalism under Digital Siege ”, the digital era’s impact on freedom of expression, the safety of journalists, access to information and privacy will be discussed.   World Press Freedom Day 2022 will reunite relevant stakeholders such as policymakers, journalists, media representatives, activists, cybersecurity managers and legal experts to explore these issues and develop concrete solutions to address the threats posed by increased surveillance to press freedom and privacy. Draft programme  -  Programme  -  FAQs  -  Summary of Concept Note ( English )

  In the digital era in which #journalists face more #cyberattacks than ever, sound legislation can make advances to protect this profession. Join and listen a congresswoman and journalist among other specialists to learn more about it. Follow the conversation by following the hastags  #WorldPressFreedomDay