Publications

The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media and her staff observe media developments in the 57 participating States and promote compliance with OSCE media-freedom commitments.

Published in 2007

Journalism is an important profession. It can be seen as a skill, a talent or even a passion; a passion to tell the truth, to inform, to reach others, to communicate news using any means necessary. So why is this passion, this profession so fiercely attacked, challenged and perceived as controversial?

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.

This book sets forth the issues to be considered by the OSCE participating States when evaluating what they can do to improve the climate for journalists in their countries. It also provides a practical guide which presents the steps they can take to ensure a media-friendly environment.

A publication on the 6th South Caucasus Media Conference, held in Tbilisi on 19-20 November 2009.

Prepared by Katrin Nyman-Metcalf and Andrei Richter, November 2010.

The yearbook is a record of the activities undertaken by the Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media during 2009. Preface by the 2009 OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou; foreword by Miklos Haraszti. Published March 2010.

A publication on the 11th Central Asia Media Conference held in Bishkek on 15-16 October 2009.