Around the world Quote by Katharine Viner
“Our duty as journalists is to use our clarity - and our imagination - to build hope in the societies in which we work. Our duty is to keep holding power to account, and to fight for press freedom around the world.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Press Freedom Forum, 2023
Journalists should use clarity and imagination to inspire hope, hold power accountable, and defend press freedom worldwide.
In simple terms: Reporters must be clear, creative, hopeful, and vigilant against abuse.
Key Takeaway
Report truth, inspire hope, protect freedom.
Themes
journalism
ethics
hope
accountability
freedom
Mood
inspirational
determined
hopeful
Type
professional
advocacy
When to use this quote
- newsrooms
- investigative reporting
- media advocacy
- global press freedom
Key Concepts
media responsibility
public trust
civic engagement
imagination
clarity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can journalists maintain optimism without compromising rigor?
- What tools help hold power accountable?
A Different Perspective
Balancing hope with hard facts can be challenging in hostile environments.
