Every year, May 3rd is a date which celebrates the fundamental principles of press freedom; to evaluate press freedom around the world, to defend the media from attacks on their independence and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the exercise of their profession. "21st Century Media: New Frontiers, New Barriers" is the theme for 2011 World Press Freedom Day.
On 3 May we encouraging all those who are celebrating World Press Freedom Day to observe a minute of silence in memory of the journalists who have given their lives for our right to be informed.
These maps shows Freedom of the Press Global Status by 'Reporters Without Borders' and Freedom House, Inc.
What is Freedom of the Press Global Status by 'Reporters Without Borders'?
The Press Freedom Index is an annual ranking of countries compiled and published by Reporters Without Borders based upon the organization's assessment of their press freedom records. It reflects the degree of freedom journalists and news organisations enjoy in each country, and the efforts made by the state to respect and ensure respect for this freedom.
What is Freedom of the Press Global Status by Freedom House, Inc.?
Freedom of the Press is the level of freedom and editorial independence enjoyed by the press in every nation and significant disputed territories around the world. Freedom of the Press is a yearly report by US-based non-governmental organization Freedom House.
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