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A Declaration that still packs a punch for a free press

A Declaration that still packs a punch for a free press

Apr 18, 2016 | Windhoek Declaration

All too often, declarations remain simply pieces of paper filed away and forgotten. But the Windhoek Declaration is different, and its impact is still being felt today. In 1991, the winds of change were blowing for a second time after the liberation from colonial rule...
Turning freedom of expression resolutions into reality

Turning freedom of expression resolutions into reality

Apr 18, 2016 | Windhoek Declaration

Rights such as freedom of expression and access to information are often associated with journalists, but they belong to everyone. It takes strong commitment to ensure they become reality, not just words on paper. 2016 is a significant year for Africa. It marks the...
‘We had big dreams’: a look back at the birth of the Windhoek Declaration

‘We had big dreams’: a look back at the birth of the Windhoek Declaration

Apr 17, 2016 | Windhoek Declaration

We had big dreams, so many of us journalists who attended the 1991 United Nations/UNESCO-organised seminar that gave birth to the Windhoek Declaration. We were not yet practiced in the ways of democracy, as governments across the continent were still largely...
History made in Namibia: the Windhoek Declaration of 1991

History made in Namibia: the Windhoek Declaration of 1991

Apr 17, 2016 | Windhoek Declaration

The principles of the Windhoek Declaration on an independent and pluralistic press are still relevant 25 years after they were adopted. As authorities in Africa continue to undermine media freedom, it’s important to outline steps to strengthen a free press for the...

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