The Global Journalists Council, in a statement released on the occasion of July 24 Press Day, drew attention to the importance of the Journalism Professional Association Law for the future of the journalism profession and called for legal regulation to find solutions.

In the statement shared with the signature of KGK Chairman Mehmet Ali Dim, it was emphasized that journalists are struggling with economic difficulties, professional insecurity, new challenges brought by digitalization, information pollution, and disinformation within the changing media landscape. It was stated that comprehensive steps to protect the dignity of the profession and guarantee the rights of journalists have become inevitable.

KGK's July 24 Message: Legal Regulation Essential for Press
Mehmet Ali Dim

Demand for Strong Legal Framework for Journalism

The Council stated that the implementation of the Journalism Professional Association Law, which has been on the agenda for a long time, will significantly contribute to raising professional standards and more effective application of ethical principles. It was noted that this regulation, in addition to improving journalists' working conditions, will also strengthen society's right to access accurate and reliable information.

The statement included the assessment, "The enactment of the Journalism Professional Association Law will be one of the most significant developments for our profession. The real celebration for the press community will be experienced on the day this regulation comes into effect."

Press Martyrs Commemorated

At the end of its July 24 Journalists and Press Day message, KGK congratulated all journalists who selflessly served to inform the public accurately. Press workers who lost their lives during their duties were also commemorated with mercy, gratitude, and respect.

Officials pointed out that a strong, independent, and ethically committed press structure is one of the indispensable elements of both the journalism profession and a democratic social order.