This year the co-organizers are Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) and that World Editors Forumthe network for editors within the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) have joined forces with Daily Maverick to unveil an impactful 2024 campaign that news organizations can share with their audiences in the days leading up to September 28.

Choose the truth is the first campaign of Project Continuum, an initiative launched by Daily Maverick to affirm the positive role of news media in the global community. Choose Truth is the blueprint for future collaborations.

News organizations signing up to support now World News Day 2024 will receive a collection of resources, including videos, digital and print ads, social media material and commentary, which they are permitted to publish and share. The material will be available in a range of languages.

News organisations and media agencies wishing to join or support the initiative should contact Cherilyn Ireton, Executive Director of the World Editors Forum: [email protected].

Branko Brkic, Editor-in-Chief of Daily Maverick: “Even as journalism everywhere struggles to maintain its status and relevance, we can feel the joy of sharing the truth with our communities every day. Lives are saved, democracies are protected, and the lives of ordinary people are improved. We must never lose sight of these ideals – and we must fight for them.””

Kathy English, Chair, Canadian Journalism Foundation: “Journalism matters. Facts matter. Truth matters. Without verified facts that can bring the truth to light, freedom and democracy can fail. Quality journalism that seeks the truth can – and does – make a difference for the citizens of the world. This year, on World News Day 2024, we urge you to choose the truth and support your favorite news medium.”

Martha Ramos: Chief Editorial Officer, OEM, Mexico and President of the World Editors Forum: “In a world full of information and events, many of them challenging, citizens need facts, certainty and perspective. Quality journalism provides that and more. On World News Day, we come together as citizens to remember why this journalism matters and why it is worth supporting ethical, trustworthy and truth-seeking news media.”

David Walmsley, Editor-in-Chief, The Globe and Mail, Canada and founder of World News Day: “Journalists need to explain themselves better. World News Day is a chance to engage your audience and listen to them tell you how their lives have been improved by meeting a journalist and how strong journalism uncovers the facts that empower us all.”