About World News Day
Did you know? World News Day was founded in 2018 by the Canadian Journalism Foundation and has since grown to unite over a thousand newsrooms across more than a hundred countries.
World News Day
In an age where information moves faster than ever, separating verified facts from digital noise has become one of our greatest modern challenges.
Observed annually on September 28, World News Day brings together hundreds of news organizations, editors, and reporters from across the globe to spotlight the vital impact of credible, fact-based journalism. Coinciding with the United Nations' International Day for Universal Access to Information, this international campaign serves as a powerful reminder that a well-informed public is the bedrock of any healthy society.
The History and Mission of World News Day
Launched in 2018 by the Canadian Journalism Foundation alongside global media partners, World News Day was created to champion the role of independent reporting in safeguarding democracy, promoting transparency, and holding power to account.
What began as a modest initiative has quickly expanded into a massive worldwide movement. Every year on September 28, participating newsrooms step back from their regular routines to focus on the value of their craft, demonstrating how rigorous investigative reporting changes communities, uncovers corruption, and gives a voice to the voiceless.
Why Fact-Based Journalism Matters Today
With the rapid rise of artificial intelligence-generated falsehoods, echo chambers, and deliberate disinformation campaigns, trusted journalism faces unprecedented hurdles.
Convincing fabrications can spread across social media in mere seconds, making the slow, careful work of verification more essential than ever. Independent reporting cuts through the clutter by investigating complex issues—from global environmental crises to local accountability—providing citizens with the reliable facts they need to understand the world around them.
How You Can Get Involved
World News Day is not just a celebration for media professionals; it is a call to action for every reader and citizen who values truth. You can actively participate in supporting quality journalism by engaging in a few meaningful ways:
Subscribe and Support: Invest in digital or print subscriptions to trusted news organizations that prioritize rigorous fact-checking and ethical reporting.
Verify Before You Share: Take a moment to check sources and look for corroborating reports from reputable outlets before sharing breaking news stories on social media.
Promote Media Literacy: Talk with friends and family about the importance of checking sources, identifying bias, and recognizing reliable information online.
Join the conversation online by using hashtags like #WorldNewsDay and #ChooseTrustedJournalism to share why reliable news matters to you.
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