Wednesday, 4 May 2016

World Press Freedom Day





May 3 is declared as World Press Freedom day. This day celebrates the fundamental principles of Freedom to press. World Press Freedom Day also pays tribute to journalists who have lost their lives while exercising their profession. Nearly 100 national celebrations take place each year to mark this Day.

Check out some startling facts about World Press Freedom Day:-

*Top 3 Countries with freedom to Press:  1.Finland, 2.Netherlands ,3. Norway

* Turkmenistan( 178), North Korea(179) ,Eritrea(180) are countries least in Press freedom
* India  is on 133rd position, America on 41st , Pakistan on 147th position, Russia on 148th  China on 176th position.
*  In past 22 years, 58 Indian Journalists are murdered
* In the World , On an average every year 80 journalists are murdered. ( In year 2012- 141Journalists murdered, In  2013-70 Journalists Murdered, In  2014- 35 Journalists Murdered,  In 2015 - 50+ Journalists Murdered )
* 30% of Journalists face financial crises to meet their daily needs

(Source - RSF Survey)

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