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OSCE media freedom representative condemns attack on journalist Ahmet Hakan, and calls for improved safety of journalists in Turkey

Publishing date: 1 October 2015
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, 1 October 2015- Violence against journalists is unacceptable and must be countered with the full vigour of the law, OSCE media freedom representative Dunja Mijatović said today, condemning the recent attack on Turkish journalist Ahmet Hakan...

OSCE Representative welcomes law on transparency of media ownership in Ukraine as it comes into force

Publishing date: 1 October 2015
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Media laws, Media pluralism
VIENNA, 1 October 2015 – A new law with the aim of ensuring transparency of media ownership in Ukraine was today welcomed by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović...

Media’s role in reporting on violent extremism and international terrorism discussed at OSCE-supported training in Bishkek

Publishing date: 29 September 2015
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Countering terrorism, Media freedom and development
BISHKEK, 29 September 2015 – The Kyrgyz State Committee of National Security, in co-operation with the OSCE Centre in Bishkek and the Development Fund for spiritual culture "Yyman" held a one-day training course for media representatives on their role in reporting on countering violent extremism and international terrorism...

OSCE Representative encourages South Caucasus Media Conference participants to use digitalization to advance media freedom

Publishing date: 29 September 2015
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Digital switchover, Media freedom and development, Media freedom on the internet, Media pluralism
TBILISI, 29 September 2015 – Digitalization creates opportunities to strengthen media freedom and pluralism, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović said today at the opening of the 12th OSCE South Caucasus Media Conference in Tbilisi, Georgia...

Winners of the OSCE-supported “golden keys” and “rusty locks” awards for freedom of information announced in Yerevan

Publishing date: 28 September 2015
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
What we do: Media freedom and development
YEREVAN, 28 September 2015 – On the occasion of the International Rights to Know Day, nine awards recognizing the freedom of information were presented to the most open government bodies in Armenia, while the most closed government body was given a less-prestigious accolade in a ceremony today supported by the OSCE Office in Yerevan...

OSCE Mission in Kosovo launches campaign to promote free helpline for reporting threats against journalists

Publishing date: 28 September 2015
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Media freedom and development
PRISHTINË/PRIŠTINA, 28 September 2015 – The OSCE Mission in Kosovo today launched an awareness-raising campaign urging journalists to report cases of intimidation, threats or blackmail to a new helpline set up by the Association of Journalists of Kosovo...

OSCE Representative raises concern about recent media freedom developments in Kazakhstan

Publishing date: 25 September 2015
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, 25 September 2015 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today said the recent developments in Kazakhstan related to freedom of the media and freedom of expression are worrying...