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Net neutrality in the United States must be safeguarded to ensure free flow of information, says OSCE media freedom representative

Publishing date: 5 December 2017
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Media freedom on the internet
VIENNA, 5 December 2017- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Harlem Désir today expressed concern about the proposal by the United States’ Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to repeal existing provisions ensuring net neutrality, the principle that Internet providers must treat all online traffic equally and without undue interference. As a result of the plan, announced by FCC chairperson Ajit Pai on 21 November, internet service providers would be able to charge more for certain content and restrict access to some sites...

Intimidation, blockade and disrupting work of NewsOne journalists in Ukraine unacceptable, says OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media

Publishing date: 4 December 2017
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Media pluralism, Safety of journalists
VIENNA, 4 December 2017 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Harlem Désir expressed concern today regarding the deliberate blocking of the entrance to the editorial office of the NewsOne television channel in Kyiv.

OSCE media freedom representative concludes first visit to the UK

Publishing date: 1 December 2017
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development
LONDON, 1 December 2017 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Harlem Désir today concluded a three-day visit to London in which he discussed the state of freedom of expression and media freedom in the United Kingdom with a broad range of state officials, parliamentarians, stakeholders and civil society representatives.

OSCE media freedom representative presents legal review of Maltese Media and Defamation Bill to authorities

Publishing date: 27 November 2017
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development
VIENNA, 27 November 2017 – On the occasion of today’s parliamentary debate on the Media and Defamation Bill in Malta, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Harlem Désir urged the Maltese authorities to improve the Bill and bring it in line with relevant international standards.

OSCE Representative on Freedom of Media Harlem Désir calls on Bulgarian authorities to protect journalists

Publishing date: 27 November 2017
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, 27 November –The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Harlem Désir called upon Bulgarian authorities today to take urgent measures to protect journalists and the publisher of the regional news website Zov News...

OSCE Representative Désir, in Moscow, calls on Russian Federation to urgently step up efforts to ensure safety of journalists and media freedom

Publishing date: 23 November 2017
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Media freedom on the internet, Media laws, Media pluralism, Safety of journalists
MOSCOW, 23 November 2017 – During his visit to Moscow, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Harlem Désir expressed deep concern about the media freedom situation in the Russian Federation.

OSCE Representative Désir reiterates importance of maintaining sustainable public service broadcaster in Ukraine, urges effective funding solution

Publishing date: 17 November 2017
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Media pluralism
VIENNA, 17 November 2017 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Harlem Désir today expressed concern about the decision of the Ukrainian authorities to significantly cut the funding of public service broadcaster’s activities...