Most of the efforts on the right to communicate have concentrated on three main issues: reasons for the emergence of the concept; an adequate description of the new right; and, implementing the right. The response has been mixed: in the West, the concept was linked to free flow; in the East, reactions varied from caution to scepticism; and, Third World reaction was diverse. The challenge presented by the right to communicate requires a comprehensive response by non-governmental organizations and various institutes, scholar and practitioners in the field of communication. From time to time, a new impetus will be required to implement the right communicate. Along this road, modest celebrations of significant milestones seem appropriate