Representative on Freedom of the Media

The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media observes media developments in all 56 OSCE participating States. He provides early warning on violations of freedom of expression and promotes full compliance with OSCE press freedom commitments.

OSCE media freedom representative urges Kazakh President to veto new Internet law

VIENNA, 25 June 2009 - The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Miklos Haraszti, criticised as restrictive today amendments to the country's communication law, adopted on 24 June by the Kazakh Parliament, and called on President...

OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media urges Italian Senate to drop law proposals restricting free flow of information.

VIENNA, 24 June 2009 - Miklos Haraszti, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media asked the Italian legislature today to drop two planned legal provisions that would restrict freedom on the Internet and reporting on court cases...

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.

Miklos Haraszti, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, meets students at the OSCE Academy in Bishkek. (OSCE/Eric Gourlan)

DOCUMENT: Report to the Permanent Council by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, 2 July 2009

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DOCUMENT: Article by OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Miklos Haraszti, in Index on Censorship 2009/2

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DOCUMENT: Article by Ilia Dohel in Index on Censorship 2009/2

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DOCUMENT: Joint Statement on the Media and Elections

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PUBLICATION: Ten Years for Media Freedom - An OSCE Anniversary: Current and Forthcoming Challenges

• PUBLICATION: Factsheet of the Representative on Freedom of the Media
• PUBLICATION: Freedom of Expression, Free Flow of Information, Freedom of Media: CSCE/OSCE Main Provisions 1975-2007
• PUBLICATION: The Media Self-Regulation Guidebook

Special Report on Handling of the Media during Political Demonstrations: Observations and Recommendations

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