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OSCE Media Freedom representative mourns death of Russian journalist Beketov, appeals for his attackers to be found
Publishing date: 8 April 2013
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Safety of journalists
VIENNA, 8 April 2013- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatović, today expressed deep sorrow following the death of a Russian journalist Mikhail Beketov. A savage attack in 2008 left him permanently paralyzed and unable to speak. Just last year he was awarded the governmental prize for dedication to the profession...
OSCE media freedom representative presents legal review of Georgian broadcasting law amendments
Publishing date: 25 March 2013
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Media laws
LONDON, 25 March 2013 – OSCE media freedom representative Dunja Mijatović, in a letter to the Georgian Foreign Minister, Maia Panjikidze, today presented a legal review of amendments to the Georgian broadcasting law, emphasizing the need to ensure the full functioning of the public broadcaster during the transition period.
OSCE media freedom representative concerned over treatment of journalists at Croatian public service broadcaster
Publishing date: 20 March 2013
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Safety of journalists
VIENNA, 20 March 2013- OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today expressed concern over the treatment of three journalists at Croatian Radio Television’s (HRT) news programme...
New UK press regulator could pose a threat to freedom of expression, says OSCE media freedom representative
Publishing date: 18 March 2013
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Media laws, Media self-regulation
VIENNA, 18 March 2013 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatović, expressed concern today about an agreement to establish an agency to regulate print media in the UK...
Right to free expression continues to apply in digital age, say recommendations from OSCE Internet 2013 conference
Publishing date: 13 March 2013
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development
The recommendations from the OSCE conference Internet 2013 – Shaping policies to advance media freedom were published on 13 March 2013...
OSCE media freedom representative calls for inclusive dialogue at Internet freedom conference in Vienna
Publishing date: 14 February 2013
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
VIENNA, 14 February 2013 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatović, today called for an open and inclusive discussion on the challenges of Internet freedom as she opened the Internet 2013 conference in Vienna...
OSCE media freedom representative welcomes Turkish Government’s reform pledge, stresses need to better protect journalists
Publishing date: 5 February 2013
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Media laws, Safety of journalists
ANKARA, 5 February 2013 – Dunja Mijatović, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, in a productive meeting today with Turkish Justice Minister Sadullah Ergın, commended the government on easing pre-trial detention procedures and stressed the need for further improvements...