- Every year on November 2nd, the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists is observed.
- The day serves as a reminder of the need of a free press in upholding democracy, as well as the importance of protecting those who disclose the truth.
- Journalism has become a risky and lethal profession not only in India, but worldwide.
- Many journalists are killed while covering war, natural disasters, or other dangerous situations.
- The United Nations General Assembly issued a resolution in 2013 to commemorate this day.
- This day was observed for the first time in 2014.
Two French journalists were assassinated in Mali on November 2, 2013.
