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OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media

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nameOSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
linking_nameOSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
symbol_typeLogo
image_symbolOSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media logo.png
symbol_width200px
org_typeOffice within the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
admin_center_typeHeadquarters
admin_centerVienna, Austria
languages_typeWorking languages
leader_title1Representative
leader_name1Teresa Ribeiro
established_event1Founded
established_date11998
official_websitehttps://www.osce.org/representative-on-freedom-of-media

The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media functions as a watchdog on media developments in all 57 participating member states of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). He or she provides early warning on violations of freedom of expression and promotes full compliance with OSCE principles and commitments regarding freedom of expression and press freedom.

Mission

In cases where serious violations have occurred, the representative seeks direct contacts with the offending state and other parties involved, assesses the facts and assists in resolving problems. The representative collects and receives information on the situation of the media from a variety of sources, including participating OSCE States, non-governmental organizations and media organizations. The representative meets with member governments.

The office of the representative is based in Vienna, Austria, and has a staff of 15.

Each year, they issue a joint declaration calling attention to worldwide free expression concerns.

List of Representatives

  • Freimut Duve (Germany): 1998–2004
  • Miklós Haraszti (Hungary): 2004–2010
  • Dunja Mijatović (Bosnia and Herzegovina): 2010–2017
  • Harlem Désir (France): 2017-2020
  • Teresa Ribeiro (Portugal): 2020-2024
  • Jan Braathu (Norway): since 2025

Other bodies

The OSCE Representative is one of the four international mechanisms for promoting freedom of expression. The others are:

  • UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression
  • OAS Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression
  • African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression

References

References

  1. "Mandate of RFOM - Decision No. 1935 Novembre 1997".
  2. (19 September 2017). "Q&A with New OSCE Rep on Freedom of the Media - Global Investigative Journalism NetworkGlobal Investigative Journalism Network".
  3. (8 August 2017). "Q&A: Impunity and journalist safety are priority says new OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Harlem Désir".
  4. "OSCE – Freedom of the press – Visit to France by Dunja Mijatovic, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (15.11.16)".
  5. (August 2009). "Joint Declarations".
  6. "Jan Braathu {{!}} OSCE".
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