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Press statements of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
Armenian broadcasting law fails to guarantee media pluralism, says OSCE media freedom representative
Publishing date: 15 June 2010
What we do: Human rights, Media pluralism, Rule of law
Location: Armenia
VIENNA, 15 June- Despite amendments, Armenia's new Law on Television and Radio fails to promote broadcast pluralism in the digital era, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovic, said today...
OSCE media freedom representative urges Italy to amend bill on electronic surveillance
Publishing date: 15 June 2010
What we do: Media laws
Location: Italy
VIENNA, 15 June 2010- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovic, today called on Italy to drop a draft law on electronic surveillance or revise it to bring amendments in line with international standards...
OSCE media freedom representative, in speech at U.S. Helsinki Commission, condemns murders and imprisonment of journalists
Publishing date: 9 June 2010
What we do: Human rights, Rule of law, Safety of journalists
WASHINGTON, 9 June 2010 – Dunja Mijatovic, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, called on governments to denounce violence against journalists, to release imprisoned journalists and to better protect media freedom on the Internet in a speech delivered today at the U.S. Helsinki Commission...
OSCE media freedom representative, in speech at U.S. Helsinki Commission, condemns murders and imprisonment of journalists
Publishing date: 9 June 2010
What we do: Human rights, Rule of law, Safety of journalists
WASHINGTON, 9 June 2010- Dunja Mijatovic, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, called on governments to denounce violence against journalists, to release imprisoned journalists and to better protect media freedom on the Internet...
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...