Press statements of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
Protecting journalists means protecting our own freedom, says OSCE Representative Désir on International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
Publishing date: 2 November 2017
VIENNA, 2 November 2017 – On the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Committed against Journalists, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Harlem Désir made the following statement...
Impunity for crimes against journalists must end, media workers should be free from fear of violence, says OSCE media freedom representative during visit in Ukraine
Publishing date: 20 October 2017
KYIV, 20 October 2017 – The safety of journalists and putting an end to impunity for crimes committed against them must be adequately addressed to maintain a favourable environment for freedom of the media in Ukraine, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Harlem Désir said today, during his visit to Kyiv.
OSCE Media Freedom Representative takes note of release of Ukrainian journalist Mykola Semena from house arrest, but condemns his conviction
Publishing date: 22 September 2017
VIENNA, 22 September 2017 –The release from house arrest of Mykola Semena, a journalist with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, has been noted by OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Harlem Désir, who however condemned the conviction and imposition of a ban on “public activities”.
OSCE media freedom representative calls on Ukraine to respect the work of foreign journalists
Publishing date: 30 August 2017
VIENNA, 30 August 2017 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media today expressed his concern regarding the practice of detention and expulsion of foreign journalists from Ukraine.
OSCE media freedom representative calls for immediate release of detained Donetsk journalist Stanislav Aseev
Publishing date: 28 July 2017
VIENNA, 28 July 2017 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Harlem Désir today expressed deep concern about the continued detention of journalist Stanislav Aseev in eastern Ukraine...
OSCE Representative condemns arson attacks on journalists’ property in Ukraine
Publishing date: 14 February 2017
VIENNA, 14 February 2017 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today condemned recent arson attacks on a journalist’s car and television channels M1 and M2 in Ukraine...
OSCE Representative calls for increased measures enhancing safety of journalists in conflict affected area in Ukraine
Publishing date: 3 February 2017
KYIV, 3 February 2017 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatovic today called for all sides in the conflict-affected area in Ukraine to increase their efforts to ensure safety of journalists.
OSCE Representative condemns continued deterioration of media freedom and safety of journalists in areas not controlled by Ukrainian government
Publishing date: 24 January 2017
VIENNA, 24 January 2017 – Following the latest Report of the Chief Monitor of the Special Monitoring Mission to the OSCE Permanent Council, the Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today condemned the continued deterioration of media freedom and safety of journalists in conflict-affected parts of Ukraine...
Young journalists from Russia and Ukraine visit Sarajevo as part of OSCE dialogue on media in conflict situations
Publishing date: 28 October 2016
Collections: Two Countries – One Profession: A dialogue between journalists’ organizations from Russia and Ukraine
VIENNA, 28 October 2016 – Young journalists from the Russian Federation and Ukraine today concluded a week-long workshop on post-conflict reconciliation in Sarajevo designed to give media experience in dealing with consequences from conflict...
Safety, ending impunity for attacks against journalists must remain priorities for Ukraine authorities, OSCE Representative says during Kyiv visit
Publishing date: 14 October 2016
KYIV, 14 October 2016 – Ending a four-day visit to Kyiv, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today welcomed the commitment by the authorities, the media community and civil society to strengthen media freedom in Ukraine. She also called on the authorities to intensify their efforts to end impunity for crimes committed against journalists...