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Press statements of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
OSCE Media Freedom Representative concludes Third Central Asia Judicial Dialogue
Publishing date: 25 June 2021
What we do: Decriminalization of defamation, Media laws
Location: Austria
VIENNA, 25 June 2021- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro, concluded today the Third Central Asia Judicial Dialogue. During the two-day online event, about 45 participants including judges from all five Central Asian countries and international experts, discussed how to protect freedom of expression and freedom of the media while taking into account other human rights and encouraging the exchange of best practices among the judiciaries in the OSCE region.
OSCE Media Freedom Representative warns of further serious restrictions on freedom of expression in recently adopted Belarusian laws
Publishing date: 24 June 2021
What we do: Media laws
Location: Belarus
VIENNA, 24 June 2021 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro, today stated that the recently adopted laws in Belarus seriously contradict international human rights standards on freedom of expression and freedom of the media, including the OSCE commitments of the country.
OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media meets with Ambassador of Greece
Publishing date: 11 June 2021
On 11 June, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM), Teresa Ribeiro, met with Ambassador Konstantinos Kollias to discuss media freedom in the OSCE region and in Greece.
OSCE Representative saddened by tragic death of Azerbaijani journalists Ibrahimov and Abishov
Publishing date: 4 June 2021
What we do: Safety of journalists
Location: Azerbaijan
VIENNA, 4 June 2021 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro, expressed today her deep concern and sadness over the death of correspondent Maharram Ibrahimov (Alioghlu) and camera operator Siraj Abishov.
OSCE Media Freedom Representative calls on authorities to urgently find sustainable funding for Slovenia’s public press agency
Publishing date: 2 June 2021
Location: Slovenia
VIENNA, 2 June 2021 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro, today expressed her concern about the ongoing suspension of public funding for the Slovenian Press Agency (STA).
OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media urges immediate and unconditional release of all detained journalists in Belarus
Publishing date: 2 June 2021
What we do: Safety of journalists
Location: Belarus
VIENNA, 2 June 2021 — The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro, urged today the public authorities in Belarus to free all journalists and other media workers who have been sentenced, arrested or detained in the country. Most of these journalists were apprehended for their reporting on public events and other political developments in the country.
OSCE Representative Ribeiro, Missions in BiH and Montenegro condemn death threats against journalists Bursać and Šuković, call for swift investigation
Publishing date: 27 May 2021
What we do: Safety of journalists
Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina
VIENNA/SARAJEVO/PODGORICA, 27 May 2021- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro, Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina Kathleen Kavalec and Acting Head of the OSCE Mission to Montenegro Siv-Katrine Leirtroe urge the authorities in Montenegro and BiH to swiftly investigate and prosecute those responsible for recent death threats against journalist and columnist Dragan Bursać and Editor in Chief of antenam.net Darko Šuković...
OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media concludes visit to Germany
Publishing date: 20 May 2021
On 20 May 2021, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro, concluded an official two-day visit to Germany.
Stockholm Media Freedom Conference provided opportunity to join forces to address challenges of independent media
Publishing date: 19 May 2021
STOCKHOLM/VIENNA, 19 May 2021 — During the Stockholm Media Freedom conference, participants addressed some of the most pressing issues facing democratic societies today. Among the topics were safety of journalists and the role of independent media in democratic processes — all with a view on how OSCE participating States can increase public trust in independent media through the implementation of OSCE commitments. The situation of female journalists was especially highlighted throughout the conference.
OSCE Media Freedom Representative alarmed by raids and blocking of Tut.by media portal in Belarus
Publishing date: 18 May 2021
What we do: Safety of journalists
Location: Belarus
VIENNA, 18 May 2021 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro, today expressed her concerns regarding developments around Belarusian online media outlet, Tut.by. The authorities blocked the outlet’s website and raided its editorial office, its regional branches and the homes of several of its staff members.