Press statements of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media concludes visit to Georgia
Publishing date: 5 May 2022
On 29 April 2022, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro, concluded an official two-day visit to Georgia.
OSCE Media Freedom Representative denounces violence against journalists in Tbilisi, calls on authorities to hold perpetrators responsible
Publishing date: 6 July 2021
VIENNA, 6 July 2021 — OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Teresa Ribeiro denounced today the mass violence against journalists reporting on protests in Georgia.
OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media meets with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia
Publishing date: 16 April 2021
In a meeting on 16 April between the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM), Teresa Ribeiro, and Lasha Darsalia, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, the situation of media freedom in Georgia and the importance of maintaining the progress achieved in this area by the country in recent years was discussed.
OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media meets with Ambassador of Georgia
Publishing date: 9 February 2021
In a meeting on 9 February, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM), Teresa Ribeiro, discussed with Georgian Ambassador Ketevan Tshikelashvili the situation of media freedom in Georgia and the progress achieved by the country in recent years...
Unhindered access to, and free flow of, information remain essential during public health emergencies, concludes South Caucasus Media Conference
Publishing date: 19 November 2020
VIENNA, 19 November 2020 – The promotion of freedom of information during health crises and the state of media freedom in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia were the focus of the two-day 17th OSCE South Caucasus Media Conference, which concluded today...
South Caucasus Media Conference concludes in Tbilisi, OSCE Representative Désir met with President Zourabichvili, calls for strengthening media freedom
Publishing date: 12 October 2019
VIENNA, 12 October 2019 – The 16th South Caucasus Media Conference organized by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Harlem Désir, was held on 9 and 10 October in Tbilisi, Georgia...
OSCE Media Freedom Representative deplores violence against media workers during demonstration in Tbilisi
Publishing date: 21 June 2019
VIENNA, 21 June 2019 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Harlem Désir, today deplored the violent incidents and mistreatment of media workers during yesterday’s demonstration in Tbilisi, and said that journalists’ safety must be ensured at all times.
15th OSCE South Caucasus Media Conference concludes in Tbilisi with call to protect media freedom to support quality journalism in digital era
Publishing date: 20 July 2018
TBILISI, 20 July 2018- The 15th South Caucasus Media Conference, a two-day annual meeting organized by the Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Harlem Désir, concluded yesterday...
OSCE media freedom representative calls on Azerbaijan authorities to end restrictive measures detrimental to journalists’ freedom and safety
Publishing date: 18 December 2017
VIENNA, 18 December 2017 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Harlem Désir today expressed grave concerns regarding the sentencing of Aziz Orudjev, head of the internet TV channel Kanal 13, in Azerbaijan.
OSCE media freedom representative concludes country visit to Georgia, addresses reforms and developments affecting media freedom
Publishing date: 4 October 2017
TBILISI, 4 October 2017 – Concluding a two-day visit to Tbilisi, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Harlem Désir welcomed the amendments to Georgia’s Constitution, recently adopted by the Parliament, which will grant citizens the right to access and freely use the internet. The amendments also enhance the right to access to information and the independence of the public service broadcaster...