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Press statements of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
OSCE media freedom representative calls for amendments to Armenia's draft broadcast law to promote media pluralism
Publishing date: 1 June 2010
What we do: Human rights, Media pluralism, Rule of law
Location: Armenia
VIENNA, 1 June 2010- Dunja Mijatovic, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, today urged the Armenian authorities to bring the country's draft broadcast law in line with OSCE and international standards before it is adopted...
OSCE media freedom representative calls for improved access to information at conference in Dushanbe
Publishing date: 26 May 2010
What we do: Digital switchover, Human rights
DUSHANBE, 26 May 2010- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovic, called for more transparency and easier access to government-held information in a speech delivered at the 12th OSCE Central Asia Media Conference...
OSCE media freedom representative meets Armenian President, encourages public discussion and transparency in broadcast reform
Publishing date: 18 May 2010
What we do: Digital switchover, Media laws
Location: Armenia
YEREVAN, 18 May 2010- Dunja Mijatovic, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, discussed Armenia's ongoing media reforms, including a transformation to a digital broadcasting system in a meeting today with Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan...
OSCE media freedom representative offers support to restore public broadcasting in Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 12 May 2010
What we do: Media pluralism
Location: Kyrgyzstan
VIENNA, 12 May 2010- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovic, today welcomed efforts by the interim Kyrgyz government to restore public service broadcasting (PSB), and offered support in this endeavour...
OSCE media freedom representative criticizes pressure against independent media in Belarus, offers to support discussion of new Internet legislation
Publishing date: 10 May 2010
What we do: Media freedom on the internet, Media pluralism
Location: Belarus
VIENNA, 10 May 2010- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovic, today expressed concern about recent reports of pressure against independent media in Belarus...
OSCE media freedom representative launches guide on access to information on World Press Freedom Day
Publishing date: 3 May 2010
BERLIN, 3 May 2010- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovic, launched a guide for journalists on how to access government information today, marking World Press Freedom Day...
OSCE media freedom watchdog welcomes Ukrainian President's pledge to support media pluralism, warns of negative developments
Publishing date: 23 April 2010
What we do: Democratization, Media pluralism
Location: Ukraine
VIENNA, 23 April 2010- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovic, welcomed today the pledge by Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych to uphold media pluralism and honour OSCE media freedom commitments...
OSCE media freedom representative calls on Azerbaijani authorities to comply with European court ruling, release journalist Fatullayev
Publishing date: 22 April 2010
What we do: Safety of journalists
Location: Azerbaijan
VIENNA, 22 April 2010- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovic, called on Azerbaijani authorities today to comply with a European Court of Human Rights ruling and immediately release journalist Eynulla Fatullayev from custody...
OSCE media freedom representative acknowledges Kyrgyzstan's commitment to freedom of media, urges immediate compliance
Publishing date: 19 April 2010
What we do: Media laws, Media pluralism
Location: Kyrgyzstan
VIENNA, 19 April 2009- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovic, welcomed today the first steps made by Kyrgyzstan's provisional government to restore media freedom and emphasized the need for further media reforms...
OSCE media freedom representative to open media forum in Tbilisi, meet Georgian officials
Publishing date: 14 April 2010
What we do: Media laws
VIENNA, 14 April 2010- Dunja Mijatovic, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, will be in Tbilisi tomorrow to open a conference promoting effective guarantees for freedom of expression in the South Caucasus, Moldova and Ukraine...