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	Declaration of Windhoek - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Declaration of Windhoek is a statement of press freedom principles put together by African newspaper journalists in 1991.
		The Declaration was produced at a UNESCO seminar, "Promoting an Independent and Pluralistic African Press," held in Windhoek, Namibia from April 29th to May 3rd, 1991; it was later endorsed by the UNESCO General Conference.
		The context for the meeting was set by the various crises Africa had faced during the 1980s; it was inspired by the move toward democratization in the region that followed those crises, as well as the end of the Cold War.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Declaration_of_Windhoek (379 words)

	Eurasian Media Forum - Almaty Media Declaration (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Declaration of Windhoek is adopted, which establishes the conditions for the existence of freedom of press, pluralism, and independence in the African media.
		That declaration extended the principles of the Declaration of Windhoek to the Asian continent.
		The Declaration of Santiago reaffirms the principles in the Declaration of Windhoek for Latin America and the Caribbean.
	www.eamedia.org /declaration_media.php (997 words)

	Human Rights & Islam
		Declaration on the rights of persons belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities, adopted by the General Assembly at its 47th session, 92nd plenary meeting, New York, 18 Dec. 1992.
		Declaration on the human rights of individuals who are not nationals of the country in which they live, adopted by the General Assembly at its 40th session, 116th plenary meeting, New York, 13 Dec. 1985.
		Declaration on fundamental principles concerning the contribution of the mass media to strengthening peace and international understanding, to the promotion of human rights and to countering racialism, apartheid and incitement to war, adopted by the UNESCO General Conference, Paris, 24 Oct.-28 Nov. 1978.
	www.uiowa.edu /~c032155/webdocs/declarations.htm (1337 words)

	Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : Human rights (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		With the exception of so called non-derogable human rights (the four most important are the right to life, the right to be free from slavery and the right to be free from retroactive application of penal laws), most human rights can be limited or even pushed aside during times of war.
		The 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights resolution was adopted virtually unanimously by the United Nations General Assembly.
		A modern interpretation of the original Declaration of Human Rights was made in the Vienna Declaration and Programme of ActionUN High Commissioner for Human Rights (HCHR).
	www.hallencyclopedia.com /Human_rights (1868 words)

	Basic Texts in Communication (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Consistent with article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the establishment, maintenance and fostering of an independent, pluralistic and free press is essential to the development and maintenance of democracy in a nation, and for economic development.
		Today, at least 17 journalists, editors or publishers are in African prisons, and 48 African journalists were killed in the exercise of their profession between 1969 and 1990.
		This Declaration should be presented by the SecretaryGeneral of the United Nations to the United Nations General Assembly, and by the DirectorGeneral of UNESCO to the General Conference of UNESCO.
	www.unesco.org /webworld/fed/temp/communication_democracy/windhoek.htm (1089 words)

	UNESCO CII \| WebWorld \| FED - Along the Freedom Road
		The Declaration of Alma-Ata extends the principles of the Declaration of Windhoek to the Asian continent.
		The Declaration of Sana'a validates the principles of the Declaration of Windhoek for the Arab region.
		The Declaration of Sofia pledges support to the Declaration of Windhoek and thus confirms the universality of its principles.
	www.unesco.org /webworld/fed/road.shtml (1398 words)

	IFEX :: TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WINDHOEK DECLARATION
		The impact of the Windhoek Declaration, adopted on 3 May 1991, was such that the United Nations General Assembly decided in December 1993 to celebrate World Press Freedom Day on its anniversary.
		The Windhoek events will also include a seminar from 3 to 5 May to explore the impact of the declaration on independent and pluralistic media signed in the Namibian capital in 1991.
		The seminar background papers, the full text of the 1991 Windhoek Declaration, the UN leaders' joint message and other materials related to 3 May celebrations are available on UNESCO's World Press Freedom Day website at www.unesco.org/press-freedom-day/.
	www.ifex.org /en/content/view/full/28556 (526 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		From the Declaration of Windhoek sprung the impetus for World Press Freedom Day, celebrated each year on 3 May since 1993 by free expression supporters internationally.
		Principles embodied in the Declaration have since been signed and endorsed by heads of state in the region, journalists, social and political leaders, international organisations and thousands of private individuals.
		Declarations and guidelines drawn up with input from journalists and free expression advocates themselves are more effective than guidelines imposed by authorities.
	www.cehurdes.org.np /pub_dec_01.html (1545 words)

	World Press Freedom Day - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		World Press Freedom Day honours sacrifices around the world made for freedom of the press and reminds governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression that is enshrined under Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
		Proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1993, the day is celebrated each year on 3 May, the anniversary of the Declaration of Windhoek, a statement of free press principles put together by African newspaper journalists in 1991.
		UNESCO marks World Press Freedom Day by conferring the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize on a deserving individual, organization or institution that has made an outstanding contribution to the defence and/or promotion of press freedom anywhere in the world, especially when this has been achieved in the face of danger.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/World_Press_Freedom_Day (349 words)

	World Press Freedom Committee
		UNESCO’s May 3-8 conference in Windhoek, Namibia, marking the 10th anniversary of the landmark Windhoek 1991 Declaration, demonstrated that it is difficult at best and dangerous at worst to tinker with good and serviceable existing proclamations.
		Final Windhoek recommendations, reflecting input by labor groups, call on journalists to form unions and on media organizations to adopt codes of ethics designed to “promote positive coverage of women’s issues.” Establishment of a special freedom of expression monitor for Africa is also recommended.
		The mission followed a May 3-5 African media conference sponsored by UNESCO in Windhoek, Namibia, on the 10th anniversary of the historic 1991 Windhoek Declaration of press freedom principles, and a May 6 meeting of the Coordinating Committee of Press Freedom Organizations, hosted by the WPFC.
	www.wpfc.org /NewsletterJuly62001.html (3078 words)

	Menneskerettigheder og demokrati (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The first was held in May, 1991 in Windhoek, Namibia and the Windhoek Declaration was half a year later at UNESCO's General Conference considered as a catalyst in the process of encouraging free press, independence and pluralism in Africa.
		The second seminar was held in October 1992 in Almaty, Kazakstan and the Declaration of Alma Ata was endorsed by the General Conference in 1995.
		The Alma Ata Declaration from the seminar in Kazakstan focused on the independent and pluralistic media in Asia, including the newly independent Central Asian Republic of the former Soviet Union.
	www.um.dk /Publikationer/Danida/English/Evaluations/HumanRightsDemocratisationVolume4/a2.asp (1093 words)

	Media Institute of Southern Africa :. promoting media diversity . pluralism . self-sufficiency . independence
		MISA was also instrumental in the adoption of the African Charter on Broadcasting (ACB), adopted in Windhoek during the MISA co-organized (with UNESCO) conference to the 10 th Anniversary of the Windhoek Declaration in May 2001.
		The ACB has since been used a as twin to the Windhoek Declaration and its provisions incorporated in the African Commission of Human and Peoples Rights (ACHPR) Declaration on Freedom of Expression in Africa adopted in October 2002.
		A further area of achievement is the advocacy work done by MISA Zambia in the campaign for adoption of legislation bringing into existence of the Independent Broadcasting Authority and the amendment of the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation Act transforming the national broadcasters into a public service one.
	www.misa.org /aboutmisa.html (1330 words)

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		Draft Declaration of Principles (Sept 26th) released with references to Article 19 and freedom of expression in square brackets — i.e.
		Civil Society plenary responds to Draft Declaration with strong concerns on the lack of commitment to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ARTICLE 19 and the Millennium Development Goals and takes decision to develop a separate declaration.
		Media Caucus develops text for inclusion in the Draft Declaration and Plan of Action and widely circulates a text arguing that Article 19 must be an over riding principle on freedom of expression.
	www.un-ngls.org /WSISMediaCreport.doc (1108 words)

	Media Rights Monitor - June 2001 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The purpose of the conference was to assess the progress made in achieving media freedom in Africa since the adoption of the Windhoek Declaration, and to identify new challenges and prospects for media freedom in Africa.
		The Windhoek Declaration was adopted on May 3, 1991 at the end of a seminar on Promoting an Independent and Pluralistic African Press organized by UNESCO.
		Acknowledging the enduring relevance and importance of the Windhoek Declaration to the protection and promotion of freedom of expression and of the media, at the conclusion of the conference and after substantive debate, during which various and different views and opinions were expressed, the participants proposed the following recommendations:
	www.internews.org /mra/MRM/jun01/jun01_front1.htm (5151 words)

	WINDHOEK CHARTER ON BROADCASTING IN AFRICA
		Mindful of the fact that the Windhoek Declaration focuses on the print media and recalling Paragraph 17 of the Windhoek Declaration, which recommended that a similar seminar be convened to address the need for independence and pluralism in radio and television broadcasting;
		Recognising that the political, economic and technological environment in which the Windhoek Declaration was adopted has changed significantly and that there is a need to complement and expand upon the original Declaration;
		The legal framework for broadcasting should include a clear statement of the principles underpinning broadcast regulation, including promoting respect for freedom of expression, diversity, and the free flow of information and ideas, as well as a three-tier system for broadcasting: public service, commercial and community.
	www.africafilmtv.com /pages/charterl.htm (738 words)

	[CRMT] New Windhoek charter on broadcasting
		0100,0100,0100This is the declaration by a recent UNESCO sponsored meeting of African broadcasters.
		UNESCO to distribute the Windhoek Charter on Broadcasting in Africa as broadly as possible to all stakeholders and the public in general in Africa and worldwide.
		Media organizations in Africa to use the Charter as their starting point in the development of national and regional broadcasting policies and as a tool for lobbying processes.
	www.comunica.org /pipermail/crmt_comunica.org/2001-May/000028.html (819 words)

	The Sana'a Declaration (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		We believe that Arab governments and PNA have the obligation to respect and implement all the provisions contained in the Declaration.
		Bearing in mind Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which states that "Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media, and regardless of frontiers";
		The international community should contribute to the achievement and implementation of this Declaration.
	www.cmfmena.org /magazine/features/declaration.htm (726 words)

	World Press Freedom Day
		This manifesto - the Declaration of Windhoek - called on the international community to outlaw censorship as a grave violation of human rights.
		Within months, the General Conference of Unesco had endorsed the Declaration, shortly followed by the General Assembly of the United Nations, which formally declared May 3 as World Press Freedom Day.
		Aid to Press development 'abysmally' low: Authors of the Windhoek Declaration saw that the continuation of highly unfavourable economic conditions for the Press would be as big an obstacle to development of a free press as lack of democracy and legal protection.
	www.nationaudio.com /News/DailyNation/worldpressday/6.html (1366 words)

	A Blueprint for African Broadcasting
		THE Windhoek Declaration on promoting an independent and pluralistic press in Africa has achieved phenomenal success in the 11 years since it was adopted.
		In fact the Declaration itself acknowledged that further work needed to be done as it called for a similar seminar to be convened to address the need for independence and pluralism in broadcasting.
		As with the Windhoek Declaration, the document seeks to be a modern blueprint for policies and laws determining the future of broadcasting and information technology in Africa.
	www.namibian.com.na /2002/may/news/025E46AB8B.html (630 words)

	ANC Today - Volume 1 No 15, 4 May 2001
		The declaration declared the "establishment, maintenance and fostering of an independent, pluralistic and free press" as essential to the development and maintenance of democracy and economic development in a nation.
		After a decade, the Windhoek Declaration and the intent of the UN General Assembly have had mixed results.
		In an assessment of progress since Windhoek UNESCO officials point to a growing awareness about the link between a free press and democracy, the reinforcement of independent and pluralistic newspapers and liberalisation of the airwaves.
	www.anc.org.za /ancdocs/anctoday/2001/at15.htm (4015 words)

	Untitled Document
		On 3 May this year the tenth anniversary of the Declaration of Windhoek on Promoting an Independent and Pluralistic African Press was celebrated.
		The declaration holds that "an independent, pluralistic and free press is essential to the development and maintenance of democracy in a nation".
		In addition to this, UNESCO reasserted that there is a "growing consciousness of the need for free and independent media and of their key role in the democratic process".
	www.niza.nl /nl/ljb/2001/articles-cisca3.htm (400 words)

	Kubatana - Archive - MISA supports petition to the African Union for Press Freedom - MISA - July 02, 2003
		This 1991 Unesco Declaration, which became known as the Windhoek Declaration, affirms that a free press is essential to the existence of democracy and a fundamental human goal.
		However, more than ten years after the Windhoek Declaration, many journalists in Africa are forced to operate in conditions which not only infringe on their capacity to operate as media practitioners, but also violate their basic human rights.
		Among others, the SADC Protocol on Culture, Information and Sport signed by the Heads of State and Government in August 2001, built on the Windhoek Declaration and reaffirmed the right of access to information, promising to create a political and economic environment conducive to the grow of ethical, diverse and pluralistic media.
	www.kubatana.net /html/archive/media/030702misa.asp?sector=MEDIA (596 words)

	IUED - Société de l'information et coopération internationale: development.com
		However, the declaration focussed primarily on the promotion of the print media and was silent on issues such as broadcasting liberalisation and the globalisation of the telecommunications industry.
		The result was the African Charter on Broadcasting, which serves as a modern blueprint for policies and laws determining the future of broadcasting and information technology in Africa.
		Acknowledging the enduring relevance and importance of the Windhoek Declaration to the protection and promotion of freedom of expression and of the media;
	www.unige.ch /iued/wsis/DEVDOT/00614.HTM (1104 words)

	African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights \| Resolution on the Adoption of the Declaration of Principles on ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Resolution on the Adoption of the Declaration of Principles on Freedom of Expression in Africa (2002)
		ACHPR /Res.62(XXXII)02: Resolution on the Adoption of the Declaration of Principles on Freedom of Expression in Africa (2002)
		Considering the key role of the media and other means of communication in ensuring full respect for freedom of expression, in promoting the free flow of information and ideas, in assisting people to make informed decisions and in facilitating and strengthening democracy;
	www.achpr.org /english/resolutions/resolution67_en.html (1841 words)

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		This manifesto -- the Declaration of Windhoek -- called on the international community to outlaw censorship as a grave violation of human rights and on states to provide constitutional guarantees for freedom of the press.
		In many parts of the former Soviet bloc, including Russia itself, the free press is today still struggling for its survival against overt and covert attempts to control it.
		The authors of the Windhoek Declaration saw very well that the continuation of highly unfavourable economic conditions for the press would be as big an obstacle to the development of a free press as the lack of democracy and legal protection for free media.
	www.dispatch.co.za /2001/05/03/editoria/LP.HTM (1907 words)

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