Publications
Spotlight on Artificial Intelligence and Freedom of Expression: A Policy Manual
Publishing date: 20 January 2022
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This publication is part of the project “Spotlight on Artificial Intelligence and Freedom of Expression” (#SAIFE), 2021.
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.
Compilation report
Publishing date: 6 May 2021
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Compilation report of the public consultation on the impact of artificial intelligence on free speech.
#SAIFE Survey
Publishing date: 6 May 2021
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Survey for the multi-stakeholder consultation in the framework of the project to put a spotlight on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on freedom of expression (#SAIFE).
Safety of Journalists Guidebook (3rd edition)
Publishing date: 10 November 2020
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
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
The new edition of the Safety of Journalists Guidebook takes into account events undertaken by international organizations, governments and non-governmental organizations to create a safer environment for members of the media since the second edition of the Guidebook was published in 2014. It is available in English and Russian.
#SOFJO Resource Guide Factsheet
Publishing date: 30 October 2020
Collections: #SOFJO Resource Guide
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
#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
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.
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
Legal Responses to Online Harassment and Abuse of Journalists: Perspectives from Finland, France and Ireland
Publishing date: 7 March 2019
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Media freedom on the internet, Gender equality, Media laws, Media pluralism, Safety of journalists
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report specifically examines legal remedies for online attacks against journalists. It looks at three case studies, in Finland, France and Ireland, of female journalists who were viciously attacked online for their work and the ensuing attempts to hold the perpetrators accountable. From an