Apr 20, 2016 | Featured on Home
The Windhoek Declaration is an influential statement on the principles of press freedom put together by African newspaper journalists in the Namibian capital. The UN subsequently declared that every May 3, the date of its adoption, would be commemorated as World 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...
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...
