OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media

Our slogan "There is no security without media freedom" is more relevant than ever. Check out the first report of the #FOMDialoguesproject, which empirically proves the strong nexus between #MediaFreedom, security, and democracy.
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https://www.osce.org/representative-on-freedom-of-media/572878

With multi-stakeholder actions we can tackle the complexity of today’s digital landscape & uphold the role of #MediaFreedom as an essential component of democracy and security.
Read my communiqué on Fostering Media Freedom Literacy in the #OSCE region.👇

https://t.co/w40AkUSX6n

On what would have been Daphne Caruana Galizia's 60th birthday, I honor her fearless dedication to journalism. Her assassination in October 2017, was a profound loss, but her legacy lives on. Let's continue to fight for a world where journalists can work freely & without fear.

Deeply saddened by the killing of @Reuters safety adviser Ryan Evans in a strike on a hotel in Kramatorsk, which also injured two of the agency's journalists. My condolences to his family & colleagues. Media workers continue to pay a high price for Russia’s war against Ukraine.

I strongly condemn the harsh 16-year prison sentence given to @WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich in #Russia. The authorities should release Gershkovich and cease the use of arbitrary arrests and harassment to silence media professionals in the country.

A heartfelt thanks to @mariaressa, @TacanILDEM, @quinnmck, @Can_Yeginsu, @HavardHegre and Marina Nord for joining me and sharing their insights at our high-level panel discussion “No Security Without Media Freedom.” More info, including the report, below.

https://t.co/F05eoCrgX3

I reiterate my call on the authorities of #Russia to end the crackdown on independent media and journalists. The recent designation of @MoscowTimes as ‘undesirable’ organization yet again flagrantly contradicts #OSCE commitments on #MediaFreedom.

#Uzbekistan's draft information code contains positive elements but some provisions need improvement to meet international standards.
Together with @osce_odihr I am ready to provide additional support in this regard.

Our PR & legal analysis 👇

https://www.osce.org/odihr/572524

There is a clear correlation between #MediaFreedom, democracy & security, I said today in my address to the @OSCE Security Committee. The causal link is undeniable: when media freedom deteriorates, our common security is at risk. There can be no security without media freedom.

Deeply shocked by the death of Kazakh journalist Aidos Sadykov, co-founder of the YouTube channel Base, recently shot in #Ukraine. The killing of media workers is an attack on #MediaFreedom. Justice must be served #NoImpunity. My sincere condolences to his family & colleagues.

The authorities of #Russia banned access to 81 more international media outlets in the country, further shrinking the space for Russian citizens to receive accurate information. Censoring truly independent journalism goes against #OSCE commitments on #MediaFreedom & should stop.

Great to reconnect in #Almaty with so many media & civil society people from all Central Asian countries during our #SafetyOfJournalists event, discussing ways for journalists to safely perform their work, so crucial to #MediaFreedom. My statement 👇

https://www.osce.org/representative-on-freedom-of-media/571687

Today at our regional event in #Almaty 🇰🇿, participants engaged in insightful & thought-provoking discussions followed by the presentation of our #SafetyOfJournalists toolbox & Guidelines for monitoring online violence against female journalists.

We need a multi stakeholder approach to properly address gender-based violence against women journalists. This is paramount for #MediaFreedom. Our two resources offer key recommendations in this regard. See more:

https://www.osce.org/representative-on-freedom-of-media/554098

https://osce-soj.glide.page/dl/54886d