Activities
Media freedom
The OSCE observes relevant media developments in its participating States with a view to addressing and providing early warning on violations of freedom of expression. Free and well-developed media are a cornerstone for working civil societies.
The OSCE provides training for journalists and technicians, is instrumental in setting up radio stations and is monitoring the freedom of information on the Internet.
OSCE Institutions active in improving media freedom:
Features
Media freedom in OSCE area faces new challenges as Representative's Office marks tenth anniversary
Despite the many successes during its first ten years, the Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media will remain vigilant against new and worrying trends in the OSCE region.
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Serbia competition gives journalism students chance to study abroad
Ten journalism students from Belgrade University got a chance to sharpen their skills at media organizations in the Netherlands and the UK when they won a competition organized by the OSCE Mission to Serbia.
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OSCE media freedom representative surveys media laws to boost investigative journalism
The OSCE media freedom representative conducted a 56-country survey to foster improved legal conditions for investigative journalism, broader access to information and less secrecy in the daily work of governments.
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Asia-Plus, the first independent radio in the Tajik capital Dushanbe, went on the air in September 2002 with OSCE support. (Lubomir Kotek/OSCE)