Difference Day 2017
Categories: Festival
Date: 03/05/2017
Time: All Day
Location: Center for Fine Arts - BOZAR
Links: iCal - Google Calendar
Phone: +32 2 507 82 00
Registration: tickets@bozar.be
Website: http://www.bozar.be
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May 3rd is World Press Freedom Day. On that day the United Nations want to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press and remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression.
Freedom of Expression implies respect for the opinion of others. It recognises the fact that there is a difference between each of us and our opinions. To celebrate freedom of expression is to celebrate diversity. Freedom of the press is an essential aspect of the freedom of expression. Without a free and independent communication landscape it is impossible to build and sustain a democratic society. ‘The Fourth Estate’ is the counterbalance of the legislative, the executive and the judicial power of the state. Only in a system where there are solid and transparent checks and balances, creativity, free research, culture and the arts can flourish.
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day May 3rd is nominated as Difference Day. Celebrating freedom of the press and freedom of expression means honouring people and organisations that make a difference in protecting and promoting these values.
Free entrance on registration
