Series of Events World Press Freedom Day (WPFD 2023)

Series of Events

World Press Freedom Day

(WPFD 2023)

“25 Years of Reformation and the Setback of Indonesian Press Freedom”

World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) 2023 Events

1. Semarang

15 April - 8 May 2023

Establishing a 1-month THR (religious holiday allowance) complaint post and holding public discussions on journalists' welfare and threats to press freedom.

2. Kediri

1 - 18 May 2023

Lingkar Wilis Student Press Award, Journalism Clinic, and Expression Stage Night of Freedom of Expression.

3. Samarinda

1 May 2023

Public discussion on media and protection for minority groups.

4. Palu

1 May 2023

Demonstration on protecting the welfare of media workers and journalists in the workplace.

5. Palembang

3 May 2023

Lighting 1000 candles, theatrical performances, and acoustic music highlighting impunity in cases of violence against journalists.

6. Mataram

3 May 2023

Short Video Production on Journalist Welfare.

7. Bandar Lampung

3 and 5 May 2023

Consolidation of media workers in Lampung for the initiation of a media workers' union and discussion on the formation of a media workers' union, a commemoration of World Press Freedom Day.

8. Ambon

6 May 2023

Photo exhibition and discussion on gender-based violence and sexual violence.

9. Yogyakarta

6 May 2023

Discussion on media and protection of minority groups.

10. Gorontalo

6 May 2023

Multi-stakeholder discussion on Media Independence and Democracy.

11. Medan

6 May 2023

Discussion on Media Independence and Democracy.

12. Ternate

8 May 2023

Discussion and peace campaign on Media Independence and Democracy.

13. Denpasar

9 May 2023

Discussion on protecting the welfare of media workers and journalists in the workplace.

14. Lhokseumawe

10 May 2023

Literary Performance & Discussion on Media Independence and Democracy.

15. Jambi

13 May 2023

Discussions and performances by local Jambi artists in the form of music performances and poetry readings that voice the struggles of minority groups.

16. Batam

13 May 2023

Discussion on the welfare of journalists in Batam, Riau Islands.

17. Pontianak

13 May 2023

Panel discussion with the topic: challenges and opportunities for media independence in the digital era.

18. Pekanbaru

13 May 2023

Discussion on Protecting the Welfare of Media Workers and Journalists in the Workplace.

19. Jember

14 May 2023

Discussion and roadshow on media and protection for minority groups.

20. Manado

15 May 2023

Socialization and FGD on Media Independence and Democracy.

21. Bengkulu

17 May 2023

Discussion, Photo Competition, and Photo Exhibition "Press Freedom" in Bengkulu.

22. Mandar

17-18 May 2023

Multi-stakeholder dialogues and peaceful actions to urge the investigation of cases of violence against journalists.

23. Malang

20 May 2023

FGD on establishing collective protection for human rights defenders with local CSO networks.

24. Solo/Surakarta

20 May 2023

Workshop on Sexual Violence and Media with a Victim's Perspective with Student Press and Journalists in Soloraya.

25. Padang

24 May 2023

FGD on the Protection of Human Rights Defenders with Networks in Padang City.