Publications

"Journalists need to resist the urge to sensationalize events in their interest to attract the eyes, ears and clicks” – as stated in the UNESCO Guidelines on reporting on terrorism and violent extremism. This statement once again underlines the importance of overcoming many challenges that stand in the way of reporting on these topics. Guided by these issues, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina organized the conference "Media and Terrorism" in September 2018, and once again drew attention to the importance of accuracy of information based on facts, independence, impartiality, humanity, transparency and responsibilities, when it comes to media-monitoring of violent extremism and terrorism. As stated in the conclusions from the conference, precision and the use of clear terminology is essential for explaining the seriousness and tragic nature of the situation without misleading readers and viewers and sensationalist approach to events.

The handbook draws on international and Ukrainian experience to provide insights on the need and ways of introducing gender-based approaches and gender-sensitive practices in media. It covers, inter alia, the following issues: importance of gender issues for journalists and media; connections

This publication features the research results on digital competence programs in Serbia that were offered in 2020 through formal and non-formal education.

The research was conducted within the framework of the ““International Press-Center "Dialogue": Diversification of the Sources of International News for the Armenian Media” project, implemented by “Region” Research Center, with the support of the OSCE Office in Yerevan. It is based on the media study intended to find out what possibilities the Armenian media have to receive and process foreign political information against the current internationally active developments and sometimes dramatic processes. The study also aimed to describe the geography of the international newsfeed, as well as the forms of their provision and thematic foci, as related either to the foreign policy preferences of this or that media outlet, or simply to their creative and other capacity.

Commissioned by the OSCE Presence in Albania as part of its efforts to strengthen media professionalism in Albania, and prepared by the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network, Albania.

The report was produced within the Framework for Response to the Implications of Afghanistan for the OSCE Region (RIAOR), providing a concise analysis of the challenges and opportunities for transboundary biodiversity monitoring and conservation in southern parts of Central Asia bordering Afghanistan. It covers agreements, ongoing and planned co-operation activities, and makes recommendations for the OSCE, the countries and local communities on biodiversity conservation. It contributes to national, regional and global efforts to conserve biodiversity as part of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

The Manual on Project Proposal Writing was created as part of the capacity building program of local public broadcasters in Montenegro, implemented by the OSCE Mission to Montenegro. The guide aims to help local public broadcasters prepare project proposals that they can apply for funds available from domestic and international donors. This is a document accompanying a two-day training organized by the OSCE Mission aimed at developing concrete project ideas among local public service broadcasters. (Available only in Montenegrin)

Newsletter by the OSCE Secretariat

This guide helps journalists to report more effectively on domestic violence in a victim-sensitive manner that addresses domestic violence as a serious concern, whilst providing appropriate context and holding institutions to account. With an overall aim to provide the media with a solid foundation to shape public discourse and enact policy change, the guidelines include an overview of the relevant legal framework, civil proceedings, victim-sensitive reporting and domestic violence shelters and helplines. The guide is available in Albanian, Serbian and English.

This handbook is a compilation of recommendations for media professionals on how to cover conflict and its consequences. The book highlights issues journalists’ safety in a conflict environment, international standards and practices of conflict-sensitive journalism, it provides tips on media ethics