Publications
Special report on handling of the media during public assemblies
Publishing date: 22 October 2020
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Safety of journalists
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This special report by the Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media elaborates on the role of both law enforcement agencies and journalists during public assemblies, and offers observations and recommendations in order for the media to be able to provide coverage of such public events without undue hindrance.
Special report on legal harassment and abuse of the judicial system against the media
Publishing date: 23 November 2021
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This special report by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media focuses on three of the most poignant and current topics related to legal harassment: “extremism” and terrorism related charges under public law; defamation claims under public law; and abusive private lawsuits against journalists and other media workers. The report aims to provide general guidance to the OSCE participating States regarding their related commitments.
2014 Yearbook of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
Publishing date: 12 August 2015
Content type: Annual report
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This yearbook is a record of the activities undertaken by the Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media during 2014. Preface by the 2014 OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Foreign Minister of Switzerland Didier Burkhalter; foreword by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatović.
Freedom of Media and Safety of Journalists in Kosovo
Publishing date: 5 August 2014
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The report provides an assessment of freedom of the media in Kosovo, implementation of applicable legal framework which provides for freedom of expression and of the media, access to information, the protection of sources of journalists, professional reporting standards and level of self-censorship/censorship in the media, including intimidation and threats against journalists. It also assesses the work of media institutions in protecting freedom of the media. The report poses two overarching questions: the first asking about challenges and violations of freedom of the media and safety of journalists in Kosovo, and secondly, it explores the responses to violations and challenges to freedom of expression and of media and safety of journalists.
Awareness of Media Community about Media Self-regulation Mechanisms in Ukraine, Their Attitude to These Mechanisms
Publishing date: 6 October 2020
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This document summarises the outcomes of the research conducted within the framework of "Strengthening the Self-Regulation of the Ukrainian Media" project. The project is implemented with the financial support of the Governments of Germany, Norway, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
2013 Yearbook of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
Publishing date: 25 June 2014
Content type: Annual report
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This yearbook is a record of the activities undertaken by the Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media during 2013. Preface by the 2013 OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Ambassador Ihor Prokopchuk; foreword by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatović.
The Multi-Identity of Content Sharing Platforms
Publishing date: 24 May 2024
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Analysis of the Content Creation Process, Business Ethics and DSA Implementation
2007 Yearbook of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
Publishing date: 24 July 2008
Collections: RFoM publications in chronological order, Yearbooks of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
Content type: Annual report
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The yearbook is a record of the activities undertaken by the Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media during 2007. Published in 2008.
State of Media Freedom in Armenia 2013
Publishing date: 12 March 2014
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The publication “The State of Media Freedom in Armenia 2013: Core problems and challenges” summarizes the main challenges facing reporters and news outlets in Armenia in 2013, such as physical violence, pressure tactics and legal suits filed against them. Other challenges to the development of the media sector in Armenia have also been looked at – unhealthy competition, a shrinking print media due to technological advances, a lack of professionalism, etc. It is intended for reporters, attorneys, professionals dealing with freedom of speech/media issues, students of journalism, and the general reading public. The book was prepared by the Investigative Journalists NGO with the support from the OSCE Office in Yerevan.
Safety of Journalists: An imperative for free media
Publishing date: 13 September 2019
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe