Communication is a fundamental social process, a basic human
need and the foundation of all social organization. It is central to
the Information Society. Everyone everywhere should have the
opportunity to participate and no one should be excluded from the
benefits the Information Society offers.”In drawing attention to these
basic principles, I am under no illusion that the complex, real world
problems that we face are thereby solved. It is an unfortunate truth
that, in many countries, there is a very long road ahead of us in securing
press freedom.