{"id":56952,"date":"2024-05-03T16:02:29","date_gmt":"2024-05-03T16:02:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/liberia\/all-news\/u-s-embassy-commemorates-world-press-freedom-day"},"modified":"2024-05-03T17:07:46","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T17:07:46","slug":"u-s-embassy-commemorates-world-press-freedom-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/liberia\/all-news\/u-s-embassy-commemorates-world-press-freedom-day","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Embassy Commemorates World Press Freedom Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia joins journalists in Liberia and around the world to celebrate World Press Freedom Day today, May 3. We reaffirm our commitment to the promotion and protection of<\/p>\n<p>press freedom, recognizing it as a cornerstone of democratic governance and human rights. Freedom of the press is more than just a right; it empowers societal transparency, accountability, and<\/p>\n<p>dialogue. Journalists around the world face unprecedented challenges\u2014censorship, harassment, and threats to their safety\u2014all of which undermine not just their own security but also the public\u2019s right<\/p>\n<p>to know. President Joe Biden said in his remarks at the White House Correspondents\u2019 Dinner on April 27: \u201cJournalism is clearly not a crime. Not here, not there, not anywhere in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As we celebrate their essential contribution to Liberia\u2019s democracy, we remind journalists here and everywhere to stay true to journalism ethics. The United States continues to support media<\/p>\n<p>professionals and institutions that stand for factual reporting and foster an informed citizenry. For example, USAID Liberia Media Activity, which Internews implemented, aims to enhance the human and<\/p>\n<p>institutional capacity of the media sector while also maintaining and expanding media freedoms to carry out responsible journalism and drive reforms reliably.<\/p>\n<p>On this significant day, we call upon everyone, including governments, businesses, and citizens, to recognize the indispensable role of a free press. We encourage a continued commitment to a media<\/p>\n<p>environment that upholds the freedom to report independently without fear of reprisal or interference. Let us all pledge to protect and promote press freedom today and every day as a vital pillar of democracy that holds leaders accountable and provides a voice to the voiceless.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/liberia\">Liberia<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Liberia. The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia joins journalists in Liberia and around the world to celebrate World Press Freedom Day today, May 3. We reaffirm our commitment to the promotion and protection of press freedom, recognizing it as a cornerstone of democratic governance and human rights. 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