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Law further restricting speech in Russia might negatively affect freedoms of media and of information on Internet, says OSCE Representative

Publishing date: 14 December 2018
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development
VIENNA, 14 December 2018 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Harlem Désir today conveyed his concern about a new draft law in Russia which can impose excessive restrictions on media and citizens using their right to free expression online...

Broad public trust in Armenian elections needs to be preserved through further electoral reforms, international observers say

Publishing date: 10 December 2018
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
YEREVAN, 10 December 2018 – The 9 December early parliamentary elections in Armenia were held with respect for fundamental freedoms and enjoyed broad public trust that needs to be preserved through further electoral reforms, the international observers concluded in a preliminary statement released today. Open political debate, including in the media, contributed to a vibrant campaign, although cases of inflammatory rhetoric online were of concern, the statement says.

OSCE Ministerial Decision on Safety of Journalists is a major step forward, says OSCE media freedom representative

Publishing date: 7 December 2018
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Safety of journalists
MILAN, 7 December 2018- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Harlem Désir, welcomes today’s adoption of a decision on the safety of journalists by all 57 participating States at the 2018 OSCE Ministerial Council in Milan.

OSCE helps to form first Inter-confessional Council of Kyrgyzstan

Publishing date: 7 December 2018
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Human rights
The OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek supported the conference Strengthening of the Inter-Confessional Dialogue, devoted to the issues of interfaith harmony and tolerance between representatives of various religious organizations of Kyrgyzstan, held on 5 December 2018 in Bishkek.

Students and parents demand quality and inclusive education, participants at OSCE-supported conference in Sarajevo conclude

Publishing date: 6 December 2018
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Education
Newly elected education authorities should focus on quality inclusive education dedicated to strengthening students’ skills and preparing them for a prosperous future, concluded participants at a conference on 6 December 2018 in Sarajevo. The event, titled #SviMožemoBolje, was organized by the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH).

OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina launches report on ‘two schools under one roof’ concept as most visible example of discrimination in education

Publishing date: 3 December 2018
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Education
The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) presented a report titled ‘Two schools under one roof’: The Most Visible Example of Discrimination in Education in Bosnia and Herzegovina on 3 December 2018 in Sarajevo...

OSCE Media Freedom Representative concludes visit to Moldova, encourages authorities to foster free and pluralistic media

Publishing date: 30 November 2018
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, OSCE Mission to Moldova
What we do: Media freedom and development
CHISINAU, 30 November 2018 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Harlem Désir today called on the Moldovan authorities to put more efforts into strengthening media freedom and pluralism in the country as he ended a three-day visit to Moldova...