The Origin 

World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on the 3rd of May every year with the aim of hindering problems in the way of unbiased and impartial reporting. This day helps to strengthen democracy and uphold peace in the world. The United Nations General Assembly adopted this day for the first time in December 1993. Today, under the supervision of this renowned institution, seminars are held and articles are published in every nook and corner of the world.

Importance of the Day

In the contemporary world, the press has become a great source of information and awareness, assisting the world towards upholding human rights, preventing discrimination and exposing un-democratic forces. The vibrant reporting of the press can expose the war pandits, and steer the world towards cooperation and harmony by prompting the cultural exchange programs. It can also encourage transparency and accountability that can be helpful to stop the evil of corruption and install the followers of meritocracy. 

Hurdles in the Path of Press Freedom

The presence of authoritative regimes in some countries has squeezed the throat of press freedom, instigated the insecurity of media persons and imposed restrictions on media channels. Biased reporting of media channels has also raised questions on their credibility and made its future bleak. Similarly, the evolving use of social media among the new generation has reduced the influence of media in the modern world. 

UNESCO BMW’s Involvement

UNESCO BMW, an institution dedicated to restore order and peace in the world, has stood up to promote press freedom as it can be helpful in a better future of the blue planet. With the tenacity in its goal, UNESCO BMW is making arrangements of observing press freedom in the whole world with full of energy and potential and spreading awareness by the social media and print media platforms about its importance.

UNESCO BMW’s Vision

UNESCO BMW is clear in its vision of harnessing peace in the world and people’s lives. It is disseminating the awareness about physical exercises as it is very crucial for healthy living. Today, people are suffering from depression and mental stress worldwide and the absence of physical activities has further hurt them. UNESCO BMW is promoting the culture of yoga which is helpful in meditation. Moreover, we want to highlight every socio-political issue of the world with an aim of determining the solution.

By: Chaman Sidhu

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