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Global free speech rapporteurs concerned about 'defamation of religion' and 'anti-extremism' laws

Publishing date: 15 December 2008
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Decriminalization of defamation, Media freedom and development, Media laws
VIENNA, 15 December 2008- The freedom of expression rapporteurs of the UN, the OSCE, the OAS, and the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights released a joint declaration today on defamation of religions, and anti-terrorism and...

International broadcasts on Kyrgyz airwaves should be fully restored, says OSCE media freedom representative

Publishing date: 12 December 2008
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Media pluralism
VIENNA, 12 December 2008- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Miklos Haraszti, expressed concern today over the temporary suspension of broadcasts in Kyrgyzstan of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and the Kyrgyz-language service of the BBC...

OSCE Office in Zagreb presents activities report

Publishing date: 12 December 2008
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office in Zagreb (closed)
ZAGREB, 12 December 2008- The Head of the OSCE Office in Zagreb, Ambassador Jorge Fuentes, presented a report today on the activities of his Office which focuses on war crimes accountability and access to housing for...

OSCE promotes discussion in Belarus on Internet media regulation

Publishing date: 24 November 2008
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, OSCE Office in Minsk (closed)
What we do: Media freedom and development
MINSK, 24 November 2008- The challenges of Internet media regulation are the focus of a roundtable discussion in Minsk today. The event, organized by the Ministry of Information, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, the OSCE Office...

Recent assaults on journalists in Armenia threaten free press, says OSCE representative

Publishing date: 19 November 2008
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Safety of journalists
VIENNA, 19 November 2008- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Miklos Haraszti, expressed his concern today over a violent attack this week against an independent journalist in Armenia...

OSCE representative commends media situation in Montenegro, outlines areas for improvement

Publishing date: 13 November 2008
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Decriminalization of defamation, Media freedom and development, Media laws, Media pluralism, Media self-regulation
VIENNA, 13 November 2008- Miklos Haraszti, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, said today that the media situation in Montenegro was free and pluralistic...

US elections showed all fundamentals of a democratic vote, but electoral reform efforts should continue

Publishing date: 5 November 2008
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
WASHINGTON, 5 November 2008- Yesterday's elections in the United States demonstrated the essential principles of a pluralistic democracy characterized by transparency and the respect for fundamental freedoms and the rule of law, but efforts....