Women journalists from across Central Asia strengthen regional cooperation in Tashkent 🤝 uzbekistan.osce.org/news/project...

Women journalists from across Central Asia strengthen regional cooperation in Tashkent

More than 100 journalists and other media professionals from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan gathered in Tashkent on 1...

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“The challenge before us is immensely complex: it is not only about protecting journalists from violence, intimidation or abusive lawsuits. Nor just about promoting transparency of media ownership or regulating platforms. 1/2

Congratulations to #Greece on adopting landmark anti-SLAPP legislation, a major step forward for #MediaFreedom & the protection of journalists. By including safeguards for cross-border and domestic cases, Greece sets an important example for protecting public interest reporting.

A year after her disproportionate sentence was announced, Mzia Amaglobeli remains imprisoned despite concerns about her health condition. Today, I reiterate my call to the Government of #Georgia for her immediate and unconditional release.

Today I held a constructive meeting with Judit Grósz, Hungary’s Ministerial Commissioner for Public Service Media. We discussed the ongoing reform & consultation process, the importance of safeguarding editorial independence, ensuring adequate funding and rebuilding public trust.

Two recent cases in Italy underscore that safety of journalists continues to raise concern.

Recent discussions with my interlocutors have focused on the pressures facing public service media, SLAPPs, media literacy, disinformation, and my recommendations for addressing these #MediaFreedom concerns & following up on MC Decision 3/2018 on the safety of journalists.

OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Ambassador Jan Braathu stresses need to safeguard strength and independence of public service media during his official visit to Czechia 🇨🇿 📰 Full statement 👇 rfom.osce.org/representati...

“Trust in reliable, independent journalism is not simply a media issue. It is a democratic issue. It is an issue of good governance. And ultimately, it is an issue of comprehensive security.” How is trust earned? Certainly not through regulation or government decree alone. (1/3)

🌎✍️When environmental journalists are unable to report freely and safely, societies lose one of their most important sources of accountability. Together with UNESCO, we have developed a practical manual aimed at strengthening environmental journalism.👇 rfom.osce.org/news/represe...

📢 Our Resource Hub just got a fresh update. From AI’s impact on #MediaFreedom to safeguarding freedom of expression, find insights to help policymakers and stakeholders ensure digital technologies benefit society and serve the public interest. 👇 osce.org/saife/index....

Today's 25th anniversary of the killing of Serbian journalist Milan Pantić is a stark reminder that justice delayed is justice denied. I reiterate my call on the Serbian authorities to renew their efforts to resolve this case and end impunity for crimes against journalists.

Interested in environmental journalism and how media foster informed public debate on environmental challenges? Our handbook "Reporting the environment: A Practical Manual for Journalists", co-published with UNESCO, is out. Read it here 👇 rfom.osce.org/representati...

🧵Yesterday, on International Children‘s Day, together with the other freedom of expression mandates, we launched our Joint Declaration on the Right to Freedom of Expression and Access to Information for Children in the Digital Age. 1/2

I recently had very constructive exchanges with my interlocutors on #SafetyofJournalists, ethical journalism, SLAPPs and the importance of #MediaFreedom for security. We also discussed my activities and upcoming plans for potential country visits.

OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media concludes first official visit to Albania 🇦🇱 🗞️ Press release 👇 rfom.osce.org/representati...

Independent media regulators are among the democratic institutions under growing pressure. Their credibility depends not only on legal mandates, but on public confidence that regulatory decisions are transparent, proportionate, & free from political or commercial interference.1/2

The 11th South East Europe Media Conference has concluded. 📷 Yesterday’s engaging discussions further highlighted the shared recognition that independent, professional and safe journalism remains essential for democratic societies. (1/3)

Day 1 of the #SEEMC2026 is a wrap 📸 Participants from South East Europe and beyond discussed key challenges journalists face – including threats, SLAPPs and surveillance technology – and explored potential responses to them, based on experiences across the region. (1/5)

💬 The South East Europe Media Conference 2026 in Tirana 🇦🇱 has officially begun and discussions are already in full swing. Read my opening remarks 👇 rfom.osce.org/representati... Watch our livestream👇 rfom.osce.org/event/663541 #SEEMC2026

🔴 Last call to tune in! The South East Europe Media Conference 2026 starts at 9:30 in Tirana. Join journalists, experts and policymakers live for discussions on #MediaFreedom. ▶️ Follow the livestream here: rfom.osce.org/node/663541 #SEEMC2026

OSCE South East Europe Media Conference "Strengthening Journalism as a Public Good"

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🧑‍🦰🧑‍🦱Meet the speakers of the #SEEMC2026! 🎤 The South East Europe Media Conference 2026 brings together leading journalists, editors, media experts, policymakers & civil society representatives from across South East Europe and beyond. More info👇 🔗https://rfom.osce.org/event/663541

#SEEMC2026 Keynote address: Safety of journalists in Serbia: Current trends and patterns 👉Tamara Filipović, Secretary General of the Independent Association of Journalists of Serbia (NUNS) 📍 Tirana 🇦🇱 📅 18 May at 10:00 Livestream 👇 www.youtube.com/live/4r0Nut9...