CIVIS supports Difference Day: celebrating World Press Freedom Day – News – CIVIS – Europe’s Civic University Alliance [Μετάβαση στο περιεχόμενο](#main) ![](https://civis.eu/build/assets/circle-03-DvaxLIQk.svg) ![](https://civis.eu/build/assets/circle-09-B3BMjMVU.svg) ![](https://civis.eu/build/assets/circle-05-Dj7Wr3Es.svg) [ ![CIVIS – Europe’s Civic University Alliance](https://civis.eu/build/assets/civis-CCpvK1nT.svg)](https://civis.eu/el) - [ Ανακάλυψε ](https://civis.eu/el/discover-civis-alliance) - [ Τι είναι το CIVIS; ](https://civis.eu/el/discover-civis-alliance/what-is-civis) - [ Το έργο μας ](https://civis.eu/el/discover-civis-alliance/our-work) - [ Αποστολή, Όραμα & Αξίες ](https://civis.eu/el/discover-civis-alliance/our-institutional-journey) - [ Διακυβέρνηση & Διαχείριση ](https://civis.eu/el/discover-civis-alliance/governance-andamp-management) - [ Ποιος είναι Ποιος ](https://civis.eu/el/discover-civis-alliance/who-is-who) - [ CIVIS Association ](https://civis.eu/el/discover-civis-alliance/civis-association) [Ανοιχτά εργαστήρια & Συμμετοχή των πολιτών ](https://civis.eu/el/discover-civis-alliance/our-work/open-labs-civic-engagement) - [ Σπούδασε ](https://civis.eu/el/learn) - [ Μικτά Εντατικά προγράμματα ](https://civis.eu/el/learn/blended-intensive-programmes) - [ Ευέλικτη μάθηση ](https://civis.eu/el/learn/build-your-learning-path-with-our-modular-offer) - [ Μεταπτυχιακά προγράμματα ](https://civis.eu/el/learn/find-your-master-s-programme) - [ Εβδομάδες Κατάρτισης Προσωπικού & Παρακολούθηση Εργασίας ](https://civis.eu/el/learn/keep-on-learning-with-staff-weeks-andamp-job-shadowing) - [ Σπούδασε στο εξωτερικό ](https://civis.eu/el/learn/study-abroad-and-connect-with-civis-universities) [Discover the projects led by our students in 2025-2026 ](https://civis.eu/el/discover-civis-alliance/our-work/student-led-projects/discover-the-projects-led-by-our-students-in-2025-2026) [Μουσείο CIVIS Φόρουμ Πανεπιστημίων ](https://civis.eu/el/discover-civis-alliance/our-work/CIVIS-Museum-University-Forum) - [ Δίδαξε ](https://civis.eu/el/teach) - [ Προσκλήσεις υποβολής προτάσεων έργων ](https://civis.eu/el/teach/civis-calls) - [ Καινοτομήστε στη διδασκαλία σας ](https://civis.eu/el/teach/innovate-your-teaching) - [ Πόροι για εκπαιδευτικούς ](https://civis.eu/el/teach/resources-for-educators) [Μικτά Εντατικά Προγράμματα CIVIS: Ισχυρός Αντίκτυπος και Υψηλά Ποσοστά Ικανοποίησης, σύμφωνα με Νέα Έκθεση ](https://civis.eu/el/the-civis-newsroom/civis-bips-strong-impact-and-high-satisfaction-new-report-finds) [Όταν η Τέχνη Υπερβαίνει τους Τίτλους των Ειδήσεων: Το CIVIS Open Lab Επαναδιεκδικεί την Έννοια του Σπιτιού ](https://civis.eu/el/the-civis-newsroom/when-art-speaks-louder-than-headlines-civis-open-lab-reclaims-the-meaning-of-home) - [ Κάνε έρευνα ](https://civis.eu/el/research) - [ Συνεργασία στην έρευνα ](https://civis.eu/el/research/research-collaboration) - [ Σταδιοδρομία, Δίκτυα & Κινητικότητα ](https://civis.eu/el/research/research-careers-networks-and-projects) - [ Πόροι για ερευνητές ](https://civis.eu/el/research/resources-for-researchers) [Είμαι ακαδημαϊκός/ερευνητής/-τρια ](https://civis.eu/el/i-am-an-academic-researcher) [Αντιμέτωποι με Κοινές Προκλήσεις, Διαμορφώνοντας Κοινές Λύσεις για την Αφρική και την Ευρώπη ](https://civis.eu/el/the-civis-newsroom/facing-common-challenges-shaping-joint-solutions-for-africa-and-europe) - [ Συνδέσου ](https://civis.eu/el/connect) - [ Ενημερωτικά Δελτία ](https://civis.eu/el/connect/newsletters) - [ Ημέρες CIVIS ](https://civis.eu/el/connect/civis-days) - [ Κοινωνία των Πολιτών ](https://civis.eu/el/discover-civis-alliance/our-work/open-labs-civic-engagement) - [ Επικοινωνήστε μαζί μας ](https://civis.eu/el/contact) - [ Τύπος και Επωνυμία ](https://civis.eu/el/connect/press-corner-branding-toolkit) [Ποιος είναι Ποιος ](https://civis.eu/el/discover-civis-alliance/who-is-who) [Fake It Till You News It: Challenges and Solutions in Modern Media Student Innovation Forum ](https://civis.eu/el/discover-civis-alliance/our-work/student-led-projects/discover-the-projects-led-by-our-students-in-2025-2026/civis-creathon-contest) [ Ιστορίες ](https://civis.eu/el/the-civis-newsroom) el - [ en ](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom/civis-supports-difference-day-celebrating-world-press-freedom-day) - [ de ](https://civis.eu/de/the-civis-newsroom/civis-supports-difference-day-celebrating-world-press-freedom-day) - [ fr ](https://civis.eu/fr/the-civis-newsroom/civis-supports-difference-day-celebrating-world-press-freedom-day) - [ it ](https://civis.eu/it/the-civis-newsroom/civis-supports-difference-day-celebrating-world-press-freedom-day) - [ es ](https://civis.eu/es/the-civis-newsroom/civis-supports-difference-day-celebrating-world-press-freedom-day) - [ sv ](https://civis.eu/sv/the-civis-newsroom/civis-supports-difference-day-celebrating-world-press-freedom-day) - [ ro ](https://civis.eu/ro/the-civis-newsroom/civis-supports-difference-day-celebrating-world-press-freedom-day) Menu - [Ανακάλυψε](https://civis.eu/el/discover-civis-alliance) [ Toggle submenu ](#primary-nav-sm-collapse-29) - [ Τι είναι το CIVIS; ](https://civis.eu/el/discover-civis-alliance/what-is-civis) - [ Το έργο μας ](https://civis.eu/el/discover-civis-alliance/our-work) - [ Αποστολή, Όραμα & Αξίες ](https://civis.eu/el/discover-civis-alliance/our-institutional-journey) - [ Διακυβέρνηση & Διαχείριση ](https://civis.eu/el/discover-civis-alliance/governance-andamp-management) - [ Ποιος είναι Ποιος ](https://civis.eu/el/discover-civis-alliance/who-is-who) - [ CIVIS Association ](https://civis.eu/el/discover-civis-alliance/civis-association) - [Σπούδασε](https://civis.eu/el/learn) [ Toggle submenu ](#primary-nav-sm-collapse-30) - [ Μικτά Εντατικά προγράμματα ](https://civis.eu/el/learn/blended-intensive-programmes) - [ Ευέλικτη μάθηση ](https://civis.eu/el/learn/build-your-learning-path-with-our-modular-offer) - [ Μεταπτυχιακά προγράμματα ](https://civis.eu/el/learn/find-your-master-s-programme) - [ Εβδομάδες Κατάρτισης Προσωπικού & Παρακολούθηση Εργασίας ](https://civis.eu/el/learn/keep-on-learning-with-staff-weeks-andamp-job-shadowing) - [ Σπούδασε στο εξωτερικό ](https://civis.eu/el/learn/study-abroad-and-connect-with-civis-universities) - [Δίδαξε](https://civis.eu/el/teach) [ Toggle submenu ](#primary-nav-sm-collapse-31) - [ Προσκλήσεις υποβολής προτάσεων έργων ](https://civis.eu/el/teach/civis-calls) - [ Καινοτομήστε στη διδασκαλία σας ](https://civis.eu/el/teach/innovate-your-teaching) - [ Πόροι για εκπαιδευτικούς ](https://civis.eu/el/teach/resources-for-educators) - [Κάνε έρευνα](https://civis.eu/el/research) [ Toggle submenu ](#primary-nav-sm-collapse-32) - [ Συνεργασία στην έρευνα ](https://civis.eu/el/research/research-collaboration) - [ Σταδιοδρομία, Δίκτυα & Κινητικότητα ](https://civis.eu/el/research/research-careers-networks-and-projects) - [ Πόροι για ερευνητές ](https://civis.eu/el/research/resources-for-researchers) - [Συνδέσου](https://civis.eu/el/connect) [ Toggle submenu ](#primary-nav-sm-collapse-33) - [ Ενημερωτικά Δελτία ](https://civis.eu/el/connect/newsletters) - [ Ημέρες CIVIS ](https://civis.eu/el/connect/civis-days) - [ Κοινωνία των Πολιτών ](https://civis.eu/el/discover-civis-alliance/our-work/open-labs-civic-engagement) - [ Επικοινωνήστε μαζί μας ](https://civis.eu/el/contact) - [ Τύπος και Επωνυμία ](https://civis.eu/el/connect/press-corner-branding-toolkit) [ Ιστορίες ](https://civis.eu/el/the-civis-newsroom) el - [ en ](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom/civis-supports-difference-day-celebrating-world-press-freedom-day) - [ de ](https://civis.eu/de/the-civis-newsroom/civis-supports-difference-day-celebrating-world-press-freedom-day) - [ fr ](https://civis.eu/fr/the-civis-newsroom/civis-supports-difference-day-celebrating-world-press-freedom-day) - [ it ](https://civis.eu/it/the-civis-newsroom/civis-supports-difference-day-celebrating-world-press-freedom-day) - [ es ](https://civis.eu/es/the-civis-newsroom/civis-supports-difference-day-celebrating-world-press-freedom-day) - [ sv ](https://civis.eu/sv/the-civis-newsroom/civis-supports-difference-day-celebrating-world-press-freedom-day) - [ ro ](https://civis.eu/ro/the-civis-newsroom/civis-supports-difference-day-celebrating-world-press-freedom-day) 1. [The CIVIS Newsroom ](https://civis.eu/el/the-civis-newsroom) 2. CIVIS supports Difference Day: celebrating World Press Freedom Day CIVIS supports Difference Day: celebrating World Press Freedom Day ==================================================================== General 26 Απριλίου 2022 On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, the [Université libre de Bruxelles](https://civis.eu/en/about-civis/universities/universite-libre-de-bruxelles), one of our member universities, is joining forces with the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Erasmushogeschool Brussel, BOZAR, and the Evens Foundation to celebrate the Difference Day. Since its launch in 2015, the Difference Day has gone from strength to strength and it is now supported by partners such as the European Commission, UNESCO, European Endowment for Democracy, EPC MPA, EBU, and others. In 2022 CIVIS is, for the first time, an official supporter of the initiative. World Press Freedom Day ----------------------- In 1993, the United Nations General Assembly declared 3 May as World Press Freedom Day to raise awareness about 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. Freedom of Expression implies respect for the opinion of others. It recognises the fact that there is a difference between us and between our opinions. To celebrate freedom of expression is to celebrate diversity. Freedom of the press is an essential aspect of freedom of expression. Without a free and independent communication environment, it is impossible to build and sustain a democratic society. Difference Day -------------- ![](https://media-animation.be/IMG/png/difference_day_logo_couleur.png) The celebration consists of honouring people and organisations that make a difference in protecting and promoting these values, by awarding a Difference Day Honorary Title to a journalist, writer, artist, cultural thinker or any other person, association or institution that has made a vital contribution to protect and promote freedom of thinking and expression in an ever-changing, democratic society. Making a difference as regards these basic values is what the title is all about. The Difference Day Honorary Title is jointly awarded by the Brussels University Alliance VUB and ULB. In the last 4 years, the Université libre de Bruxelles and Vrije Universiteit Brussel have also awarded a joint Doctor Honoris Causa to 2 laureates who are respected for their contribution and fight for freedom of speech. ### A series of events open to the public During the week of 3 May the organisation offers a free program to the larger public, students and pupils from schools to follow debates, film, theatre, media literacy and interactive sessions. On the eve of the World Press Freedom Day, a European Gala dinner is held to celebrate laureates and let them tell their stories, with many prominent people and influencers for freedom of speech including ministers, embassies, media professionals and NGOs present. The event takes place in the centrally located and beautiful setting of BOZAR (Brussels, Belgium) in the presence of high representatives of the European institutions and of the political authorities of Belgium, the Communities, and representatives of journalistic and media organisations, NGOs, universities and students. [EXPLORE THE PROGRAMME ON THE official website](https://www.differenceday.com/) Related news ------------ - [ ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/civis-waves-800x600.jpg?token=4ea7a62e44f510793d7d4762d1bfd7d0)Make Some Waves: CIVIS Launches New Podcast Series Communication and Dissemination 7 Απριλίου 2026 ](https://civis.eu/el/the-civis-newsroom/make-some-waves-civis-launches-new-podcast-series) - [ ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/54805470097-31c66c77be-o-800x600.jpg?token=980b064b220959ac82b0f21d856d3439)Μάθε, ταξίδεψε, δικτυώσου: Το CIVIS ανοίγει νέο κύκλο BIPs σε όλη την Ευρώπη Learn 2 Απριλίου 2026 ](https://civis.eu/el/the-civis-newsroom/study-travel-connect-civis-bips-2026-launch-across-europe) - [ ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/civis-coms-unit-open-labs-ulb-3-800x600.jpg?token=81a838003cdbd38bc7b7cc20d11654b8)Ακαδημαϊκές ομάδες καλούνται να εκκινήσουν έργα με ισχυρό αποτύπωμα στη δημοκρατία Connect 1 Απριλίου 2026 ](https://civis.eu/el/the-civis-newsroom/calling-academic-teams-to-set-in-motion-impactful-projects-for-democracy) [Ανακαλύψτε όλες μας τις ιστορίες](https://civis.eu/el/the-civis-newsroom) [ The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens takes the CIVIS presidency ](< https://civis.eu/el/the-civis-newsroom/nkua-takes-the-civis-presidency >) [ European Commission praises CIVIS3i for bridging gap between education and research ](< https://civis.eu/el/the-civis-newsroom/european-commission-praises-civis3i-for-bridging-gap-between-education-and-research >) ![CIVIS – Europe’s Civic University Alliance](https://civis.eu/build/assets/civis-CCpvK1nT.svg) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Europe’s Civic University Alliance ![Co-funded by the European Union](https://civis.eu/build/assets/co-funded-by-the-european-union-DSKLW1us.png)Views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither can be held responsible for them. ### Άνθρωποι - [ Φοιτητές-/τριες ](https://civis.eu/el/i-am-a-student) - [ Ακαδημαϊκοί και ερευνητές ](https://civis.eu/el/i-am-an-academic-researcher) - [ Διοικητικοί ](https://civis.eu/el/i-am-an-administrator) - [ Κοινωνία των πολιτών ](https://civis.eu/el/discover-civis-alliance/our-work/open-labs-civic-engagement) - [ Τύπος ](https://civis.eu/el/connect/press-corner-branding-toolkit) ### Χρήσιμοι σύνδεσμοι - [ Πόροι ](https://civis.eu/el/resources) - [ Πλατφόρμα CIVIS Agora ](https://civis.eu/el/civis-agora-the-operational-hub-of-the-civis-digital-campus) - [ Πρωτοβουλία των Ευρωπαϊκών Πανεπιστημίων ](https://civis.eu/el/european-universities-initiative) - [ Προηγούμενες εκδηλώσεις ](https://civis.eu/el/past-events) - [ Επικοινωνία ](https://civis.eu/el/contact) [Newsletters](https://civis.eu/el/connect/newsletters) ### Social networks - [ ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/instagram.svg) Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/civis.eu/) - [ ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/linkedin.svg) LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/civis-eu) - [ ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/facebook.svg) Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/CIVISEuropeanUniversity/) - [ ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/youtube.svg) YouTube ](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdCm0FfreX81BuNH-znlRGQ) © 2026 – CIVIS – All rights reserved - [ Cookie Policy ](https://civis.eu/el/cookie-policy) - [ Privacy policy ](https://civis.eu/el/privacy-policy) Website by [Typi Design](https://typi.be) • Design by [Atelier Milky](https://ateliermilky.com) [ ](#top) Search