OSCE Mission to Montenegro marks World Press Freedom Day – a safe environment for journalists is critical

Congratulating Montenegrin journalists on World Press Day 2021, Siv-Katrine Leirtroe, Acting Head of Mission, said that this year’s theme, Information as a Public Good, emphasizes the need for information to be accurate, verified and timely.

“Journalists must have the freedom and security to perform their work,” said Leirtroe. She added that the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated how important it is for trustworthy media to work freely, and provide a “window into the world” to counter the isolation brought on by the pandemic.

“World Press day is a time to reflect and remind ourselves of the immeasurable contribution made by all the media around the world since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Leirtroe.

“The Mission will continue to support the media and institutions in their efforts create a safe environment in which journalists can perform their ever important role professionally and ethically,” said Leirtroe.