Namibia joined the world in observing World Press Freedom Day, with the official handover of the Windhoek Declaration inscription certificate.
The declaration was adopted in Windhoek 35 years ago and remains an important part of global efforts to promote a free, independent, and responsible press.
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.
The Windhoek Declaration has been officially added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World register.
The announcement was made on Wednesday during a ceremony in Brussels.
The Windhoek Declaration was created in 1991 by African journalists and media professionals during a UNESCO seminar in Windhoek.
To achieve sustainable development, it is necessary for journalists to report accurately, timely, and comprehensively on environmental issues and their consequences, as well as on possible solutions.
