World Press Freedom Day Commemoration 2026:
The Reading of the Names
The United Nations General Assembly declared May 3 to be World Press Freedom Day 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 enshrined under Article 19 of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Over the past 30 years, World Press Freedom Day celebrations have shined a light on the right to free expression and emphasized various aspects of the importance of press freedom. However, in the face of multiple crises, media freedom, journalist safety and freedom of expression, as well as other human rights, are increasingly under attack.
For six years the Youngstown Press Club has hosted a Reading of the Names, reading out the names of journalists and media workers worldwide who have been killed while doing their jobs in the past year.
Over the past 30 years, World Press Freedom Day celebrations have shined a light on the right to free expression and emphasized various aspects of the importance of press freedom. However, in the face of multiple crises, media freedom, journalist safety and freedom of expression, as well as other human rights, are increasingly under attack.
For six years the Youngstown Press Club has hosted a Reading of the Names, reading out the names of journalists and media workers worldwide who have been killed while doing their jobs in the past year.
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World Press Freedom Day
Sunday, May 3, 2026 12 p.m. The Butler Institute of American Art 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown, Ohio We will be gathered at the rear entrance of the museum. In case of inclement weather, we will step inside the museum. |
Thank you to our sponsors
Covelli Enterprises
Denise and John York and The DeBartolo Corporation
Denise and John York and The DeBartolo Corporation
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When a journalist is killed, thousands of people are silenced." |
Meet our readers
Members of the Youngstown Press Club will read the names of the 129 journalists killed in 2025 while practicing their professions.
Register to attend
Walk-ins welcome
Questions? Contact us at [email protected].