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Pact for the future: a new era of international co-operation for today and tomorrow
Publishing date: 11 July 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Media freedom and development, Youth
On 10 July, the OSCE hosted a youth-focused event at the Hofburg in Vienna titled ‘Pact for the future: a new order of international co-operation that delivers a better present and safeguards the future?’ The event showcased how youth-led research can contribute to ongoing policy discussions on
Young people from Central Asia, Afghanistan and Mongolia build knowledge on security sector governance and reform, safety of journalists at OSCE-DCAF summer school
Publishing date: 16 June 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Media freedom and development, Youth
Students and young journalists from Central Asia took a deep dive into youth, security, and the role of media freedom at a summer school course organized by the OSCE in co-operation with the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF) from 8 to 13 June in Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan. “Over the
OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media discusses importance of media freedom and independent journalism during official visit to Hungary
Publishing date: 4 June 2025
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development
VIENNA, 4 June 2025 — The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Jan Braathu, yesterday concluded his first official visit to Hungary where he held bilateral meetings with Hungarian authorities as well as consultations with journalists and civil society representatives. He also gave a keynote speech at the General Meeting of the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) in Budapest.
10th OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media South East Europe Media Conference concludes with call for co-ordinated action to strengthen media viability
Publishing date: 30 May 2025
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development
SARAJEVO, 30 May 2025 — The tenth South East Europe Media Conference (SEEMC), “Actioning Media Viability for Informed, Resilient Societies,” concluded today in Sarajevo.
OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media concludes first official visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 28 May 2025
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development
SARAJEVO, 28 May 2025 — The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Jan Braathu, concluded today his first official visit to in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) where he held three-days of bilateral meetings.
OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media concludes visit to European institutions
Publishing date: 8 May 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development
The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM) Jan Braathu, concluded his first visit to European Institutions today. During his visit, the RFoM discussed current challenges to media freedom across EU Member States and the broader OSCE region with the cabinets of European Commissioner for
Joint statement on Artificial Intelligence and Freedom of Expression
Publishing date: 7 May 2025
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development
BRUSSELS, 7 May 2025- Considering the vital impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has on freedom of expression, freedom of the media and the information ecosystem; acknowledging that the development and use of AI can be beneficial but raise serious human rights-related concerns; stressing the