Every year, 3 May 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.

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Every year, 3 May 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.

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A panel discussion to discuss what action has been taken, and what further needs to be done by States to open their doors to journalists who are risking their lives to keep us informed.

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Video Message by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on World Press Freedom Day (3 May) 2023.

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Expert Seminar on legal and economic threats to the safety of journalists

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Expert Seminar on legal and economic threats to the safety of journalists

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Press Conference: H.E. Mr. Sergey Lavrov, Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation.

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Noon briefing by Stephanie Tremblay, Associate Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

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UNESCO, along with France, Greece, and Lithuania, who are the Co-chairs of the Group of Friends for the protection of Journalists, are hosting a briefing to present the objectives, discussions and outcomes of the Vienna Conference. This will be an occasion for all delegations in New York to learn more about the status quo on the Safety of Journalists.

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Daily Press Briefing Ms. Paulina Kubiak, Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly.

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