India three points down to 6 in world press freedom index. In 2015, states are accelerating to reach the millennium development goals and shaping a new global sustainable development agenda. The 20 world press freedom index was published on 30 january 20, and intends to reflect events between 1 december 2011 and 30 november 2012. The 20112012 report, labelled 2012 in the table below, was published on 20 january 2012 and intends to reflect events between 1 december 2010 and 30 november 2011.
The press freedom index is an annual ranking of countries compiled and published by reporters without borders based upon the organizations assessment of their press freedom records. Its mandate is to promote free, independent and pluralistic journalism and to defend media workers. May 21, 2018 world freedom index is released by reporters without borders reporters sans frontiers, rsf. While we enjoy this freedom in the united states, freedom of the press, and freedom of expression, is not a given right in many countries. The chart and table above do not include data for relateddisputed territories. These are the international days currently observed by the united nations. India stood at 6 in a pool of 180 countries ranked by rsf in 2017, which was a place lower than indias rank in 2016. This day reminds people that many journalists brave death or face jail to bring daily news to the public.
World press freedom day 2015 united nations educational. There is a clear correlation between suppression of media freedom in response to the coronavirus pandemic, and a countrys ranking in the index. The years shown in the map and table above are the year the survey was released, the data shown covers the prior calendar year. Amidst killings, disappearances, assaults, threats, intimidations, harassments and restrictions on journalists, widespread selfcensorship and exile of journalists critical of the government, surveillance and blocking of websites, and absolute impunity, there was very little to celebrate world press freedom day in sri lanka last few years. Freedom in the world methodology freedom in the world 2015 evaluates the state of freedom in 195 countries and 15 territories during 2014. It intends to reflect the degree of freedom that journalists, news organisations, and netizens have in each country, and the efforts made by authorities to respect this freedom. World freedom index is released by reporters without borders reporters sans frontiers, rsf.
The world freedom index attempts to provide a well rounded ranking of an individual countrys freedom relative to other countries. Jul 21, 2015 the rsf world press freedom index was first published in 2002. Its advocacy is founded on the belief that everyone requires access to the news and information. Despots the world over know this, and that is why they strive to keep a tight rein on the media, and on the journalists who dig up information that may harm. From 20112012, south korea was 3 places ahead of the united states.
Falls in world press freedom index best countries us. This chart shows press freedom index, which ranks 178 countries around the world according to press freedom violations. World press freedom index 2015 radiofreeeuroperadioliberty. While south koreas rank has decreased over the past few years on the world press freedom index, the united states rank has greatly increased and surpassed south korea. There is no question that donald trump is a bitter enemy of of press freedom and the constitutions first amendment. India is ranked 6 in the world press freedom index, three points down from last year. Article of the american convention of human rights page 2 world press freedom day. It is based on an evaluation of media freedom that measures pluralism, media independence, the quality of the legal framework and the safety of journalists. This improvement in ranking is, however, quite relative, as in this section of the index surrounding countries scores are close and small improvements are. Every year, 3 may is a date which celebrates the fundamental principles of press freedom. The 2015 world press freedom index highlights the worldwide deterioration in freedom of information in 2014. Each country and territory is assigned two numerical ratingsfrom 1 to 7for political rights and civil liberties, with 1 representing the most free and 7 the least free.
Saturday, may 3rd marks world press freedom day 2014. The map, created for the independent by statistics agency statista, uses data from the reporters without borders rsf 2016 world press freedom index, which assessed how. Freedom of information is an extension of freedom of speech, a fundamental human right recognized in. I think as you all know, the state department is emphasizing media freedom issues throughout this week in the runup to world press freedom day on sunday, may 3rd. The ethics and implications of ai, irvine, ca february 67 freedom online conference, accra, ghana 2019 december 56 internets of the world.
World press freedom index rsf reporters sans frontieres. While freedom certainly can be subjective, the index attempts to represent the freedom of a country by looking at economic freedom, political freedom, and freedom of the press. May 03, 2016 the map, created for the independent by statistics agency statista, uses data from the reporters without borders rsf 2016 world press freedom index, which assessed how much freedom the media. Espanolpress freedom around the world is on the decline, and in latin america, the rights of journalists are now endangered. Country status and ratings overview 19732016, number and percentages of electoral democracies 19892016, freedom in the world 2018 report covering 2017 notes. Reporters without borders rsf presents the 2020 press freedom barometer. The indicators compiled by reporters without borders are incontestable. The 2015 world press freedom index highlights the worldwide deterioration in. On april 26, join the washington post and reporters without borders for a conversation on freedom of press around the world. South korea free speech and free press around the world. World press freedom day daily calendar march, 2020.
World press freedom day recognizes the value of freedom of expression, and the sacrifices journalist have made to attain this freedom. Feb, 2015 the parisbased group placed hong kong 70th in its 2015 world press freedom index, the citys worst ranking since the index was first launched in 2002. World press freedom index 2015 rsf reporters sans frontieres. Falls in world press freedom index more the names, pictures and media affiliations of some of the 95 journalists accused by the turkish government of. Norway is at the apex and north korea at the bottom of the 180strong list of. The jury of the 2020 photo contest selected straight voice by yasuyoshi chibas as the world press photo of the year, and romain laurendeaus kho, the genesis of revolt as the world press photo story of the year. Hatred of journalism threatens democracies the 2018 world press freedom index, compiled by reporters. The press freedom index is an annual loda ranking of countries compiled and published by. Twothirds of the 180 countries surveyed for the 2015 world press freedom index. Upcoming events more to come past events 2020 february 20 rebooting u. Rsf is a global nonprofit body that works on the freedom of the press. Reporters without borders, also known as reporters sans frontieres rsf, is a leading international nonprofit and nongovernmental organization that safeguards the right to freedom of information.
The rate of decline also accelerated drastically, with the global average score suffering its largest oneyear drop in. The latest analysis of the state of press freedom around the world paints a grim picture, as the reporters without borders 2015 press freedom index reports that two thirds of the 180 countries surveyed registered a decline. Freedom of expression and press freedom are essential to success at every level. This according to the 2015 world press freedom index from. The 2019 world press freedom index compiled by reporters without borders rsf shows.
The purpose of the day is to celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom, assess the state of press freedom throughout the world, defend the media from attacks on their independence and. This is the theme of world press freedom day this year. A free and democratic society cannot exist without a free and independent press. The latest analysis of the state of press freedom around the world paints a grim picture, as the reporters without borders 2015 press freedom index reports that two thirds of the 180 countries surveyed registered a decline rsf reported declines in every region of the world, but the european union and balkans saw the starkest change from 2014, with wideranging decline throughout a region. Falls in world press freedom index more the names, pictures and media affiliations of some of the 95 journalists accused by the turkish government of aiding a failed 2016 coup attempt are. By staff of reporters without borders the united states ranking improved in reporters without borders rsf world press freedom index, published on april 20. Ongoing development of technology and convergence of. This event, organized by unesco, presents a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the importance of free press and intellectual freedom, and the great impact that these issues have on creating a world with just and corruptionfree governance. This in turn was a response to a call by african journalists who in 1991 produced the landmark windhoek declaration on media pluralism and independence. India ranked 142 nd in the index and had dropped two places highlights. The united nations general assembly declared may 3 to be world press freedom day or just world press day, observed to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press and remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression enshrined under article 19 of the 1948 universal declaration of human rights and marking the anniversary of the windhoek. At 49th place in 2015, the country now ranks 41st out of 180 countries.
The program will feature a discussion with journalists from turkey, syria and canada led by washington post pulitzer prizewinning journalist dana priest and a presentation of the 2017 world press freedom index by delphine halgand, north america director for reporters. Abu dhabi when it comes to media freedom, the uae sometimes gets what can fairly be described as a bad press. Falls to 45th place in the world press freedom index posted by mark nc on april 25, 2018 at 12. Beset by wars, the growing threat from nonstate operatives, violence during demonstrations and the economic crisis, media freedom is in retreat on all five continents. The world press freedom index says that with no murder of journalists in india in 2019 as compared to. Freedom in the world is a yearly survey and report by the u. World press freedom day is annually observed on may 3 to inform the international community that freedom of the press and freedom of expression are fundamental human rights. On april 22, 2020, the global press freedom index was launched. Press release information under embargo until april 25, 2018 12. The press freedom index is an annual loda ranking of countries compiled and published by reporters without borders based upon the organisations own assessment of the countries press freedom records in the previous year. This theme emphasizes the importance of transparency in the media and regulatory reform of any laws that detrimentally affect or criminalize the right to free press. On world press freedom day, 116 days after the attack at the office of the satirical newspaper charlie hebdo that left 11 dead.
The world press freedom index says that with no murder of journalists in india in 2019 as compared to 2018, the security situation in the country has improved. Published annually by reporters without borders since 2002, the world press freedom index measures the level of media freedom in 180 countries. Media regulation, reregulation and deregulation have become popular buzz words that only partly express the complexity of the unique media regulation problems within different countries and various media systems. World press freedom day 2015 may 03, 2015 journalists with tape on their mouths gather on the occasion of world press freedom day, bujumbura, burundi, may 3, 2015. Towards better reporting, gender equality, and safety in the digital age.
And todays release of the freedom house report is an important moment in our effort to focus attention on the state of freedom of expression around the world. World press freedom day 2015 and freedom of expression in. The index was drawn up by asking journalists, researchers and legal experts to answer 50 questions about the whole range of press freedom violations such as murders or arrests of journalists, censorship, pressure, state monopolies in various fields. Global internet policy for democracy and human rights, irvine, ca february 22 the future of the future. Read in russian the rsf index, which evaluates the state of journalism in 180. This holiday is always on may 3 hold the presses today is world press freedom day world press freedom day recognizes the value of freedom of expression, and the sacrifices journalist have made to attain this freedom. The rsf world press freedom index was first published in 2002. The theme of world press freedom day 2014 is media freedom for a better future. The 20 world press freedom index was published on 30 january 20, and intends to reflect events between 1 december 2011 and 30 november. Hong kong press freedom sinks to new low in global index. The parisbased group placed hong kong 70th in its 2015 world press freedom index, the citys worst ranking since the index was first launched in 2002. The united nations designates specific days, weeks, years and decades as occasions to mark particular events or topics in. On world press freedom day, 116 days after the attack at the office of the satirical newspaper charlie hebdo that left 11 dead and 12 wounded, we, the undersigned, reaffirm our.
This seminar took place in namibia in 1991 and led to the adoption of the windhoek declaration on promoting independent and pluralistic media. India stood at 6 in a pool of 180 countries ranked by rsf. This right includes freedom to seek, receive, and impart information and ideas of all kinds, regardless of frontiers, either orally, in writing, in print, in the form of art, or through any other medium of ones choice. Clearly, protection of press freedom reinforces freedom of expression, which includes the right to seek, receive, and impart information, and allows individuals to make informed decisions. World press freedom day was established by the general assembly of the united nations in december 1993 as an outgrowth of the seminar on promoting an independent and pluralistic african press. The rate of decline also accelerated drastically, with the global average score suffering its largest oneyear drop in a decade. In addition to the two global media freedom rankings of.
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