World Press Freedom Day observed globally on May 3

Exam-focused facts from the 4 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

World Press Freedom Day is observed globally on May 3 every year.
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed World Press Freedom Day in 1993.
The recommendation for the day was adopted at the 26th Session of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) General Conference in 1991.
The Windhoek Declaration, produced by African journalists in 1991, is a benchmark for ensuring press freedom worldwide.
India ranked 157 in the World Press Freedom Index 2026, placing it in the 'very serious' category.