World Press Freedom Day
Journalists, U.N. representatives and others met in the U.N. General Assembly to celebrate the importance of a free press around the world. … read more
Journalists, U.N. representatives and others met in the U.N. General Assembly to celebrate the importance of a free press around the world. In his keynote speech, Mr. Rather spoke about the struggle around the world against censorship and the journalists' role in promoting freedom and democracy. This was the first time the day was celebrated at the U.N. General Assembly. close
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- Raghida Dergham President United Nations Correspondents Assn.
- Ariel Dorfman Correspondent
- Razali Ismail President United Nations->General Assembly
- Samir Sanbar Assistant Secretary-General United Nations->Public Information
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