Importance of Journalism Emphasized on World News Day 2026

Freedom Desk is celebrating World News Day 2026 to honor the role of journalists in informing citizens and strengthening democracy globally.

World News Day Celebrations

In a statement issued by Freedom Desk, attention was drawn to the significance of World News Day, emphasizing the vital role of journalists in society.

Challenges in the Press Sector

On the occasion of this special day, the insights of Branko Brkic—who fled war-torn Serbia in 1991 and founded the Daily Maverick in South Africa—were featured.