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Focusing on the theme "Journalism under digital siege," the 2024 International Press Freedom Day highlights the pressing challenges to press freedom exacerbated by the pandemic and global conflicts. The event emphasizes the critical role of free reporting in democracies and addresses the digital age's effects on expression, information access, and data protection. Key discussions will center on social media's responsibility to combat disinformation while ensuring transparency, protecting journalists from online harassment, and advocating for legal measures against illegal surveillance. Media literacy is also a priority for all stakeholders.