Publications
Freedom of Expression on the Internet
Publishing date: 1 January 2012
Content type: Book
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
A study of legal provisions and practices related to freedom of expression, the free flow of information and media pluralism on the Internet in OSCE participating States.
The Internet: Keeping it free
Publishing date: 28 October 2015
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
Leaflet on Internet freedom by the Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media.
A Short Guide to Free Access to Information of Public Importance and Personal Data Protection
Publishing date: 1 November 2023
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Democratization, Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
A Short Guide to Free Access to Information of Public Importance and Personal Data Protection" is a guide to the rights which appear to be opposed at first glance but are actually complementary rights belonging to all citizens. The aim of this guide is to provide the citizens with answers to
Research on Inappropriate, Defamatory and Hate Speech in Media Content in Montenegro
Publishing date: 12 December 2019
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Montenegro
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
In order to provide stakeholders of the OSCE Mission to Montenegro with more detailed knowledge about the differentiation between inappropriate and hate speech, the Mission hired an international consultant to produce a comprehensive research. The study examines and differentiates the fine lines between inappropriate, defamatory and hate speech in media content, with a particular focus on online media. Within the research, the consultant explains the lines between expressions of opinion, allegations, defamations and incitement to violence, hate speech and other forms of deliberate disinformation present in media content. The research compares EU and Montenegrin law and regulations, including the practise of the ECHR, media standards on self-regulation, and Journalist’s Codes of Ethics.
The Business of Media: Third South Caucasus Media Conference
Publishing date: 2 November 2006
Collections: RFoM publications in chronological order
Content type: Book
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
Publication from the Third South Caucasus Media Conference organized by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Tbilisi, 2 November 2006
Pluralism in the Media and the Internet
Publishing date: 13 October 2005
Collections: RFoM publications in chronological order
Content type: Book
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
Analysis on Mental Health of Journalists
Publishing date: 8 June 2023
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Analysis on Mental Health of Journalists in Serbia was drafted by the Working Group consisting of four journalists and a psychologist, with the OSCE Mission to Serbia’s support. The main source for collecting data was a pilot survey conducted with the assistance of journalists and media associations (UNS, NUNS, NDNV, ANEM, AM, Prouns, and Sport’s Association of journalists) that provided a factual insight into the degree of presence and sources of stress and professional burnout that journalists encounter in their daily work. The results of this survey will serve as a base for defining concrete activities and projects that will help journalists coping with the challenges threatening their mental and physical health.
Infographics on Reforming the State and Municipal Printed Media
Publishing date: 8 March 2017
Collections: Reform of State and Municipal Printed Media
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
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
These infographics reflect in a systematic and structured way the process of reforming the state and municipal newspapers. They were produced within the project “Supporting State and Municipal Media Denationalization” implemented by the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine. Available only in
Recommendations for Preparing Documents for Reforming the State and Municipal Printed Media
Publishing date: 8 March 2017
Collections: Reform of State and Municipal Printed Media
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
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
The recommendations for preparing documents provide a short explanation and summarize already gained experience in working with the public registrar. The recommendations were produced within project “Supporting State and Municipal Media Denationalization” implemented by the OSCE Project
#SOFJO Resource Guide
Publishing date: 30 October 2020
Collections: #SOFJO Resource Guide
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe