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Understanding Press Freedom The What, Why, and How Presented by : Mukund Prasad SAU/CS/DMTECH(CSE)/2024/13 Department of Computer Science South Asian University 19-11-2024 SAU/CS/DMTECH(CSE)/2024/13 1  UN Secretary General Speaks on World Press Freedom 19-11-2024 SAU/CS/DMTECH(CSE)/2024/13 2  What is Press Freedom? ‘Freedom’ signifies “The state or fact of being free from servitude, constraint, inhibition, etc.” Core of Democracy Free Flow of Information Protects Journalists 19-11-2024 SAU/CS/DMTECH(CSE)/2024/13 3  Global Perspective on Press Freedom Varied Levels Globally: Press freedom is not uniform worldwide. Example - Norway vs. North Korea: Norway consistently ranks high in press freedom where as in contrast, North Korea strictly controls all media. Press Freedom Index Global Awareness Impact On Journalists 19-11-2024 SAU/CS/DMTECH(CSE)/2024/13 4 World Press Freedom Index (Reporters Sans Frontieres) 2024 The mission of RSF, or Reporters Without Borders, reflects Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and aligns with prominent ethical standards in journalism, notably the Munich Declaration 19-11-2024 on the rights and duties of journalists. SAU/CS/DMTECH(CSE)/2024/13 5  Effects of Limited Press Freedom Consequences of Restricted Press Misinformation & Limited Awareness Fewer Checks on Power Impact on Public Decisions 19-11-2024 SAU/CS/DMTECH(CSE)/2024/13 6  World Press What is World Press Freedom Index ? Freedom Index Why is it important for us to be concerned about it ? & What about the situation in Asia – Pacific region ? Discourse Surrounding It 19-11-2024 SAU/CS/DMTECH(CSE)/2024/13 7  SAARC [South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation ] Current Reality Afghanistan: Among most restrictive globally, severe press freedom challenges​ Bangladesh: Press freedom is limited, often leading to journalist arrests for critical reporting​ Bhutan: Conditions are more favorable, but self-censorship India: Increasingly strained, issues with political influence over media, impacting press freedom nationwide​ Maldives: Conditions have improved, reforms suggests gradual progress Nepal: Press freedom is generally positive Pakistan: With significant censorship, has persistent challenges Sri Lanka: Conditions have improved somewhat 19-11-2024 SAU/CS/DMTECH(CSE)/2024/13 8  Way Forward For Free Media Legal Reforms for Protection Support for Independent Media Education and Training Public Awareness Campaigns International Solidarity Engagement with Policy Makers 19-11-2024 SAU/CS/DMTECH(CSE)/2024/13 9  Why Press Freedom is Essential Benefits of a Free Press Accountability & Transparency Empowering the Public A Pillar of Democracy 19-11-2024 SAU/CS/DMTECH(CSE)/2024/13 10  Closing Remarks by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights 19-11-2024 SAU/CS/DMTECH(CSE)/2024/13 11  Bibliography United Nations, “World Press Freedom Day (3 May) - UN Chief’s Message | United Nations,” YouTube, May 02, 2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NS9lsKZTgHA (accessed Nov. 03, 2024). R. Aanabh, “Press Freedom in India: A Complete Analysis,” International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews Journal homepage: www.ijrpr.com, vol. 5, pp. 109–115, 2024, Accessed: Nov. 07, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://ijrpr.com/uploads/V5ISSUE8/IJRPR32014.pdf “Amazon.com: Free the Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It: 9781633887664: Karem, Brian J., Donaldson, Sam: Books,” Amazon.com, 2024. https://www.amazon.com/Free-Press-American-Journalism-Revive/dp/1633887669 (accessed Nov. 11, 2024). RSF | Reporters Without Borders, “Freedom Of Press WorldWide 2024,” RSF, 2024. https://rsf.org/sites/default/files/medias/file/2024/05/CARTE_2024%20EN.pdf (accessed Nov. 03, 2024). “Who are we?,” Rsf.org, Jan. 22, 2016. https://rsf.org/en/who-are-we#mission---values-2832 (accessed Nov. 03, 2024). “2024 World Press Freedom Index – journalism under political pressure | RSF,” rsf.org. https://rsf.org/en/2024-world-press-freedom- index-journalism-under-political-pressure?year=2024&data_type=general “2024 World Press Freedom Index: Political Pressure Threatens Journalism in a Key Election Year,” Gijn.org, 2024. https://gijn.org/stories/2024-world-press-freedom-journalism-election-year/ Ebookfriendly.com, 2023. https://ebookfriendly.com/2023-state-of-press-freedom-world-map/ (accessed Nov. 03, 2024). UN Human Rights, “HC Volker Türk on World Press Freedom Day 2024,” YouTube, May 02, 2024. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jv7qQEItV-0 (accessed Nov. 03, 2024). 19-11-2024 SAU/CS/DMTECH(CSE)/2024/13 12 THE END SAU/CS/DMTECH(CSE)/2024/13