WAN calls for the protection of press freedom

The World Association of Newspapers (WAN) is launching a series of advertisements to mark World Press Freedom Day on May 3. "Try to write the truth now," says one of the ads, which depicts a journalist in handcuffs. Another subject: "They arrested me for writing the truth. Will they arrest you for reading it?". The association is offering the advertisements to newspapers around the world for publication around May 3. They are part of a package of essays, articles, interviews, infographics, cartoons and videos that are available free of charge. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the dangers faced by journalists who want to provide independent news and information to their readers and viewers. The slogan is "No locking up information - stop imprisoning journalists". The ads were created by Sanjeev Saikia of Interact Vision Design in India, Tom Callaghan of Hegel Ganias and Nigel Brand in Dubai, and the Chilean agency Veritas Publicidad in collaboration with the non-profit initiative "Act Responsibly" organized by AdForum to raise awareness of the importance of press freedom for society.