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Media pluralism in Tajikistan in danger, OSCE media freedom representative warns
Publishing date: 18 October 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Media pluralism
VIENNA, 18 October 2010- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovic, said today that she was concerned about recent developments limiting media access and freedom and increasing pressure on independent media in Tajikistan...
OSCE media freedom representative: Ukraine should take swift and resolute measures to entrench its exemplary record in media pluralism
Publishing date: 13 October 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Human rights, Media freedom and development, Media pluralism, Rule of law
KYIV, 13 October 2010- Ukraine has achieved a great level of media freedom but it must take urgent steps to safeguard it, Dunja Mijatovic, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, said today...
In Warsaw, OSCE review conference begins with calls on states to live up to their human rights commitments
Publishing date: 30 September 2010
Content type: Press release
WARSAW, 30 September 2010- The Warsaw segment of the OSCE's Review Conference got underway today with calls on participating States to live up to the human rights and democracy commitments they have promised to adhere to as part of the Organization...
OSCE media freedom representative expresses concern over continuing harassment of journalists in Uzbekistan
Publishing date: 24 September 2010
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, 24 September 2010- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovic, said today that she is alarmed by the unrelenting judicial pressure exerted on independent journalists in Uzbekistan...
OSCE Media freedom representative welcomes Russian Supreme Court's resolution on civil libel lawsuits
Publishing date: 21 September 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
VIENNA, 21 September 2010- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovic, welcomed today the adoption by the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation of a resolution that protects media in civil defamation lawsuits...
OSCE promotes professional internet journalism in Moldova
Publishing date: 20 September 2010
Content type: Press release
What we do: Media freedom and development
CHISINAU, 20 September 2010- An OSCE training seminar that started in Chisinau today aims to promote a professional and profitable internet media...
OSCE media freedom representative, Council of Europe hold forum on preserving freedom of Internet while countering hate speech
Publishing date: 15 September 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
VILNIUS, 15 September 2010- The international community must work to identify effective ways to address hate speech on the Internet without endangering freedom of expression...