Press Release — The US embassy and the EU Delegation to Jordan held a
joint event in Amman to observe World
Press Freedom day and
raise awareness of the importance of
freedom of opinion and expression.
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According to a press statement, the event was attended by
leading Jordanian journalists, academics, and media students.
During the event, US Counsellor for Public Affairs Stefanie
Altman-Winans and Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to Jordan Angela Martini
emphasized the importance of freedom of the press as a key component of
democratic governance. By encouraging a free press, citizens are more informed,
active, and engaged in political decision-making, and can better hold their
governments accountable, they stressed.
“On the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day, we
renew our commitment to promoting and protecting a free press, which is an
essential pillar of democracy. We stand firm in support for this critical
pillar of civil society that is shared with the EU and worldwide” said the
Altman-Winans.
For her part, the deputy head of the EU delegation noted:
“Just by taking a look around us, we realize that freedom of the press and freedom
of expression are under threat in many parts of the world. We reaffirm that the
freedom of the press is a cornerstone of democracy and a fundamental right that
needs to be protected, and that journalists should be able to carry out their
work without fear of persecution or intimidation.”
The event provided an opportunity for the participants to
discuss the challenges facing the media today, especially as freedom of
expression is increasingly undermined by state and non-state interference
around the world.
World Press Freedom Day — a day to reflect on the critical
role of a free press in a democracy, recognizes the extraordinary reporting in
places of armed conflict like Ukraine, Sudan, and Afghanistan.
It acknowledges the sacrifices that media workers make
risking their lives to bring truth to their audiences to help inform the
public.
“Since 1993, World Press Freedom Day has been marked on May
3, and that’s a chance for us to reaffirm the sacred principle that information
is a public good, and that people have a right to know the truth about the
leaders, events, and policies that shape their lives. And the journalists
who bring them that information often do it at great risk to
themselves,” Altman-Winans said.
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