World Press Freedom Day 2020

This year, we are observing the day in the unprecedented and uncertain era of COVID-19. It is only right to express gratitude to the many committed journalists who are working tirelessly to provide a public understanding of the COVID-19 pandemic that contains so many unknown factors: How many cases do we have? What will happen next? What are the directives we need to adhere to in order to contain the spread of the virus? Let it be clear that we commend the Government of Uganda for having addressed the crises resolutely, and for the citizens of Uganda for acting responsibly. This has so far prevented large outbreaks in Uganda.

Equally important in this troubling time of COVID-19 is the need to appreciate the role of journalists covering the socio-economic implications of the crisis - globally and in Uganda. Access to information concerning the social, political and economic environment, in which we live, is crucial in building democratic societies and for upholding rule of law. We all rely on professional journalism to shed light and uncover human rights violations. We need journalism to cover the socio­economic consequences of the Corona crisis.

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