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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the theme for the Freedom of the Press 2016
A
Let Journalism Thrive
B
Media’s importance in development; Safety of journalists and the rule of law
C
A Global Survey of Media Independence
D
The Battle for the Dominant Message
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It covers the right to seek and receive information, and it complements the right to impart information which is the freedom to make information public via the right to press freedom.

Detailed explanation-2: -Freedom of the press is the most important wheel of democracy. Without a free press, a democracy cannot exist. In fact, the press is a great medium that conveys the truth to people. However, it cannot function fully if the press is not free.

Detailed explanation-3: -2022 Theme: Journalism under digital siege This year’s World Press Freedom Day theme “Journalism under digital siege, ” spotlights the multiple ways in which journalism is endangered by surveillance and digitally-mediated attacks on journalists, and the consequences of all this on public trust in digital communications.

Detailed explanation-4: -The freedom of the press, protected by the First Amendment, is critical to a democracy in which the government is accountable to the people. A free media functions as a watchdog that can investigate and report on government wrongdoing.

Detailed explanation-5: -Therefore, we welcome everyone to join for the 2023 topic of Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of Expression as a driver for all Other Human Rights.

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