Publications
Media literacy in Montenegro- public opinion research 2023
Publishing date: 18 March 2024
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Montenegro
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Quantitative public opinion research was conducted on a representative sample of 1003 citizens of Montenegro, aged between 16 and 75 years. Data collection took place during June and July 2023, using a structured questionnaire that lasted approximately 20 minutes.
2023 Report on the Activities of the Permanent Working Group for Safety of Journalists
Publishing date: 7 March 2024
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The 2023 Annual Report on the Activities of Permanent Working Group for Safety of Journalists (PWG) was written by its members Nataša Jovanović (Slavko Ćuruvija Foundation) and Veran Matić (Association of Independent Electronic Media) as well as by Miroslav Janković from the OSCE Mission to Serbia.
A Short Guide to Free Access to Information of Public Importance and Personal Data Protection
Publishing date: 1 November 2023
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Democratization, Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
A Short Guide to Free Access to Information of Public Importance and Personal Data Protection" is a guide to the rights which appear to be opposed at first glance but are actually complementary rights belonging to all citizens. The aim of this guide is to provide the citizens with answers to
Manual- How to responsibly report on hate speech?
Publishing date: 11 October 2023
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Montenegro
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This publication has been developed by the Technical Working Group on Self-Regulation and supported by the OSCE Mission to Montenegro. In order to help solve the challenge of responsible reporting on hate speech, the Manual offers answers to the questions 1) how to detect hate speech in public space and 2) in what way- which method- to report on hate speech, while respecting the high standards of investigative and professional journalism in the public interest. The publication is available only in Montenegrin.
Court Reporting – Guidelines for Journalists
Publishing date: 20 September 2023
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This guide helps journalists to report more effectively from courts in a professional manner and in line with codes of journalism ethics and conduct, and related court reporting sensitivities, protection of privacy, legal and normative frameworks while upholding ethical standards and appropriate context by holding institutions of justice to account. With an overall aim to provide the journalists with a solid guide that facilitates their reporting from the institutions of justice and the media with a solid foundation to shape public discourse and foster policy change, the guidelines include an overview of the relevant legal framework, institutions of justice, and court reporting. The guide is available in Albanian, Serbian, and English.
Report on possible solutions to ensure the independence and sustainability of the Media Information Agency (MIA)
Publishing date: 5 September 2023
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This Report contains an assessment of the current legal status, means of management and financing of the Media Information Agency (MIA), comparative analysis of legal status regulation of news agencies and recommendations for updating MIA’s legal status.
Factsheet: OSCE Presence in Albania
Publishing date: 13 June 2023
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Democratization, Economic activities, Border management, Cyber/ICT Security, Environmental activities, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Education, Elections, Good governance, Countering terrorism, Gender equality, Media freedom and development, Migration, Policing, Youth, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The mandate of the OSCE Presence in Albania is to promote democratization, the rule of law, and human rights as well as to consolidate democratic institutions in line with OSCE principles, standards and commitments.
Standing Working Group on the Safety of Journalists 2017-2021 Activity Report
Publishing date: 9 June 2023
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
With an Overview of International Initiatives and Standards on the Safety of Journalists and Other Media Actors
Analysis on Mental Health of Journalists
Publishing date: 8 June 2023
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Analysis on Mental Health of Journalists in Serbia was drafted by the Working Group consisting of four journalists and a psychologist, with the OSCE Mission to Serbia’s support. The main source for collecting data was a pilot survey conducted with the assistance of journalists and media associations (UNS, NUNS, NDNV, ANEM, AM, Prouns, and Sport’s Association of journalists) that provided a factual insight into the degree of presence and sources of stress and professional burnout that journalists encounter in their daily work. The results of this survey will serve as a base for defining concrete activities and projects that will help journalists coping with the challenges threatening their mental and physical health.
OSCE Mission in Kosovo- Media and Information Literacy initiatives
Publishing date: 11 May 2023
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Media freedom and development, Youth
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe