World Press Freedom Day Observed at UN Headquarters

2 May 2003

Throughout the world, 3 May serves as an occasion to inform the public of violations of the right to freedom of expression and as a reminder that many journalists brave death or jail to bring people their daily news.

Abdul Waheed Khan, Assistant Director-General for Information and Communication, UNESCO, speaking at today's observance.

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UN7774431

Production Date

2 May 2003

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New York

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United States of America

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UN Photo/Evan Schneider

Photographer

Evan Schneider

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