The 1991 Windhoek Declaration has been officially added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register.

The announcement was made during World Press Freedom Day events in Brussels.

Speaking on behalf of the Information and Communication Technology Minister, Namibia's Deputy Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, Waldo Junias, noted the declaration's role in promoting press freedom globally.

The Windhoek Declaration called for a free, independent, and pluralistic African press. It led to the UN’s designation of May 3 as World Press Freedom Day and inspired similar declarations worldwide.

Junias said the country maintains its commitment to press freedom and ranks among the highest globally in 2025.

He also pointed to the challenges posed by artificial intelligence, including misinformation and algorithmic bias.

Junias urged continued efforts to protect media diversity, including examining the influence of private media ownership.