OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media

Today’s powerful Big Tech creates complex media dependencies that risk undermining democracy. #MediaFreedom is deeply intertwined with economic & political systems — we must ensure technology serves the public interest.
Read our new report by @courtneyr👇
osce.org/files/f/docume…

It's devastating to see so many unresolved attacks on media professionals. On International Day to #EndImpunityfor Crimes against Journalists, we recall that the #SafetyofJournalists is a key pillar of #MediaFreedom. Our projects👇
osce.org/node/531944

https://www.osce.org/fom/safety-female-journalists-online

📢Happy to collaborate with @OSCE24MT on the organization of Conference on #MediaFreedom in the OSCE Region - Strengthening Media Freedom for Resilient and Vibrant Democracies in the Digital Age
📅22 November 2024
📍Vienna
💻More details and registration👇

https://www.osce.org/chairpersonship/579331

How can we enhance the availability and accessibility of public interest journalism online?

We’re launching a call for contribution on 'Media and Big Tech' together with @Forum_InfoD – submit your input for our a new initiative by the end of November. 👇

https://www.osce.org/representative-on-freedom-of-media/579550

It was a pleasure to be part of this year’s Media Development Forum organized by @OSCEinAlbania. Fostering open dialogue is key for strengthening mutual trust & support for quality public interest journalism, said @OSCE_RFoM Officer-In-Charge, Philippe Tremblay.

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