World Press Freedom Day

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Freedom of the Press is one of the fundamental requirements of democracy. Citizens are not free when the state restricts their access to information, or when the state fails to stop others from doing so.

Violence is a threat to the press in many parts of the world. However, even here in North America, where we live in one of the most democratic societies, control of our free and open access to information is an ongoing battle.

Learn more:

• Reporters Without Borders
• UNESCO
•  Index on Censorship
• Canadian Journalists for Free Expression