The free press is a cornerstone of democracy. People have a
need to know. Journalists have a right to tell. A free Press, at
its best, reveals the truth.     – The Newseum, Washington, DC

World Press Freedom Day 2011 Videos Now Online

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

The United States hosted UNESCO's official proceedings of World Press Freedom Day 2011 for the first time May 1-3, 2011. CIMA was proud to be part of the executive committee that planned the celebration of the fundamental principles of press freedom. You may view the videos from the conference here.

Lead funding for the event was provided through a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Generous support from donors, including Omidyar Network and the Open Society Foundations, enabled speakers and participants from media sectors worldwide to join in the event held at the Newseum and the National Press Club in Washington, DC. For additional information on the sponsors of World Press Freedom Day 2011, please click here.

More than 15 non-governmental organizations and companies collaborated to organize the event and support the leadership of UNESCO and the U.S. Department of State in elevating the global conversation about freedom of the press. The event planning was led by an executive committee comprising the Center for International Media Assistance at the National Endowment for Democracy, IREX, the United Nations Foundation, and the U.S. Department of State, working in collaboration with UNESCO.

Click here to view videos of the World Press Freedom Day 2011 events >>