World Press Freedom Day statements
Aik Meeuse
Free Voice
Free Voice is a Dutch foundation which supports independent media in countries in development. Free Voice is convinced of the important role of pluralistic and reliable media for the development of individuals, organizations and open societies.
-They can give people a voice, and inform the authorities of their needs and wishes.
-They can control the government, the people in power and organizations, and make public cases of corruption misuse of power and self-enrichment.
-They can give reliable and balanced information to people to form themselves balanced opinions and take well-considered decisions.
Aik Meeuse,
Communication officer
Free Voice