OSCE media freedom
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Official account of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, world’s only intergovernmental media freedom watchdog.
#MediaFreedom is a strategic investment in security. Our event “No Security Without Media Freedom” organized with the MFA of Finland 🇫🇮, @germany.diplo.de 🇩🇪 & the Media Freedom Coalition at the #OSCEMC2025 stressed that independent & ethical journalism makes societies safer & more resilient.
December 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
#MediaFreedom is a strategic investment in security. Our event “No Security Without Media Freedom” organized with the MFA of Finland 🇫🇮, @germany.diplo.de 🇩🇪 & the Media Freedom Coalition at the #OSCEMC2025 stressed that independent & ethical journalism makes societies safer & more resilient.
#MediaFreedom is a core pillar of the peace & security commitments we all strive to realize. We need to work together to ensure that people have access to information they can trust, enabling them to make informed decisions, I said at the #OSCE Civil Society Parallel Conference.
December 3, 2025 at 6:33 PM
#MediaFreedom is a core pillar of the peace & security commitments we all strive to realize. We need to work together to ensure that people have access to information they can trust, enabling them to make informed decisions, I said at the #OSCE Civil Society Parallel Conference.
Yesterday, I presented my second report to the @OSCE Permanent Council warning of a major paradigm shift in information space.
🔗Press release 👇
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📃 Read my report 👇
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📸Micky Kroell/OSCE
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November 28, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Yesterday, I presented my second report to the @OSCE Permanent Council warning of a major paradigm shift in information space.
🔗Press release 👇
rfom.osce.org/representati...
📃 Read my report 👇
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📸Micky Kroell/OSCE
🔗Press release 👇
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📃 Read my report 👇
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📸Micky Kroell/OSCE
Recently, I held meetings with the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan, the Director of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights and fellows of the Trilateral Commission to discuss a wide range of #MediaFreedom issues, my current activities and upcoming plans. I look forward to our future cooperation.
November 28, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Recently, I held meetings with the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan, the Director of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights and fellows of the Trilateral Commission to discuss a wide range of #MediaFreedom issues, my current activities and upcoming plans. I look forward to our future cooperation.
Yesterday, we marked 10 years of #SOFJO ♀️- a decade of work to counter gendered online violence targeting women journalists & ensure accountability for harassment & attacks.
🙏to all partners, experts & journalists whose dedication continues to drive the SOFJO project forward.
🙏to all partners, experts & journalists whose dedication continues to drive the SOFJO project forward.
November 27, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Yesterday, we marked 10 years of #SOFJO ♀️- a decade of work to counter gendered online violence targeting women journalists & ensure accountability for harassment & attacks.
🙏to all partners, experts & journalists whose dedication continues to drive the SOFJO project forward.
🙏to all partners, experts & journalists whose dedication continues to drive the SOFJO project forward.
.@OSCE_RFoM and @OSCEBiH call for immediate action to safeguard the functioning and independence of Radio and Television of Bosnia and Herzegovina
🔗Press statement 👇
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OSCE RFoM and Mission call for immediate action to safeguard the functioning and independence of Radio and Television of Bosnia and Herzegovina
VIENNA/SARAJEVO, 27 November 2025 - The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM), Ambassador Jan Braathu, and the Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ambassador Rick Holtzapp...
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November 27, 2025 at 9:12 AM
.@OSCE_RFoM and @OSCEBiH call for immediate action to safeguard the functioning and independence of Radio and Television of Bosnia and Herzegovina
🔗Press statement 👇
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🔗Press statement 👇
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📢 Mark with us the 10th anniversary of the Safety of ♀️ Journalists Online (#SOFJO) project
📅 26 November
⏲️ 14:30 - 18:00
📍 Stadtkino im Kunstlerhaus, Vienna
More info 👇
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📅 26 November
⏲️ 14:30 - 18:00
📍 Stadtkino im Kunstlerhaus, Vienna
More info 👇
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10th Anniversary of the Safety of Female Journalists Online (SOFJO) Project: "Testimonials and Film Screening"
This year, the Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media celebrates a decade of dedicated work on the Safety of Female Journalists Online (SOFJO) project, a pioneering initiative launc...
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November 24, 2025 at 8:46 AM
📢 Mark with us the 10th anniversary of the Safety of ♀️ Journalists Online (#SOFJO) project
📅 26 November
⏲️ 14:30 - 18:00
📍 Stadtkino im Kunstlerhaus, Vienna
More info 👇
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📅 26 November
⏲️ 14:30 - 18:00
📍 Stadtkino im Kunstlerhaus, Vienna
More info 👇
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Thank you to all my interlocutors for useful discussions during my first official visit to Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 last week.
I look forward to our continued cooperation on wide range of #MediaFreedom matters.
I look forward to our continued cooperation on wide range of #MediaFreedom matters.
November 21, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Thank you to all my interlocutors for useful discussions during my first official visit to Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 last week.
I look forward to our continued cooperation on wide range of #MediaFreedom matters.
I look forward to our continued cooperation on wide range of #MediaFreedom matters.
OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media concludes official visit to #Uzbekistan
🔗 Press statement 👇
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🔗 Press statement 👇
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OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media concludes official visit to Uzbekistan
VIENNA, 19 November 2025 - The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM), Ambassador Jan Braathu, concluded his official visit to the Republic of Uzbekistan on 16 November.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:04 PM
OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media concludes official visit to #Uzbekistan
🔗 Press statement 👇
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🔗 Press statement 👇
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My statement regarding Russian drone attacks on Ukrainian Public Broadcaster facilities 👇
November 18, 2025 at 2:49 PM
My statement regarding Russian drone attacks on Ukrainian Public Broadcaster facilities 👇
25th OSCE RFoM Central Asia Media Conference concludes in Tashkent 🇺🇿
🔗Press statement 👇
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#CAMC2025
🔗Press statement 👇
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#CAMC2025
25th OSCE RFoM Central Asia Media Conference concludes in Tashkent
TASHKENT, 14 November 2025 - The 25th Central Asia Media Conference, focused on strengthening media viability to support informed and resilient societies, concluded in Tashkent today.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:11 AM
25th OSCE RFoM Central Asia Media Conference concludes in Tashkent 🇺🇿
🔗Press statement 👇
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#CAMC2025
🔗Press statement 👇
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#CAMC2025
The election of 8 REM members in #Serbia is an important step forward & a result of a constructive approach by all stakeholders. Legality of the process is maintained. I will follow closely the election process of the 9th Council member from the national minority category.
November 13, 2025 at 11:14 AM
The election of 8 REM members in #Serbia is an important step forward & a result of a constructive approach by all stakeholders. Legality of the process is maintained. I will follow closely the election process of the 9th Council member from the national minority category.
The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Ambassador Jan Braathu delivered opening remarks, setting the tone for the upcoming two-day discussions on #MediaFreedom in Central Asia. #CAMC2025
📄 Read his statement👇
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📄 Read his statement👇
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Opening remarks
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November 13, 2025 at 7:17 AM
The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Ambassador Jan Braathu delivered opening remarks, setting the tone for the upcoming two-day discussions on #MediaFreedom in Central Asia. #CAMC2025
📄 Read his statement👇
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📄 Read his statement👇
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🕙 One hour to go!
The Central Asia Media Conference kicks off soon. Don't miss our important discussions on #MediaFreedom in the region.
🎥Tune in live 👇
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#CAMC2025
The Central Asia Media Conference kicks off soon. Don't miss our important discussions on #MediaFreedom in the region.
🎥Tune in live 👇
www.osce.org/representati...
#CAMC2025
25th Central Asia Media Conference “Actioning Media Viability for Informed and Resilient Societies”
Marking its 25th edition, the RFoM’s Central Asia Media Conference will be held on 13 and 14 November 2025 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:02 AM
🕙 One hour to go!
The Central Asia Media Conference kicks off soon. Don't miss our important discussions on #MediaFreedom in the region.
🎥Tune in live 👇
www.osce.org/representati...
#CAMC2025
The Central Asia Media Conference kicks off soon. Don't miss our important discussions on #MediaFreedom in the region.
🎥Tune in live 👇
www.osce.org/representati...
#CAMC2025
Check out the speaker lineup for day 2⃣ of our Central Asia Media Conference “Actioning Media Viability for Informed and Resilient Societies”.
🗓️ 14 November
📍 Tashkent, Uzbekistan
⏲️ 10:00
💻 Livestream link and full agenda 👇
🗓️ 14 November
📍 Tashkent, Uzbekistan
⏲️ 10:00
💻 Livestream link and full agenda 👇
November 12, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Check out the speaker lineup for day 2⃣ of our Central Asia Media Conference “Actioning Media Viability for Informed and Resilient Societies”.
🗓️ 14 November
📍 Tashkent, Uzbekistan
⏲️ 10:00
💻 Livestream link and full agenda 👇
🗓️ 14 November
📍 Tashkent, Uzbekistan
⏲️ 10:00
💻 Livestream link and full agenda 👇
Check out the speaker lineup for day 1⃣ of our Central Asia Media Conference “Actioning Media Viability for Informed and Resilient Societies”.
🗓️ 13 November
📍 Tashkent 🇺🇿
⏲️ 10:00
💻 Livestream link and full agenda 👇
www.osce.org/representati...
🗓️ 13 November
📍 Tashkent 🇺🇿
⏲️ 10:00
💻 Livestream link and full agenda 👇
www.osce.org/representati...
November 10, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Check out the speaker lineup for day 1⃣ of our Central Asia Media Conference “Actioning Media Viability for Informed and Resilient Societies”.
🗓️ 13 November
📍 Tashkent 🇺🇿
⏲️ 10:00
💻 Livestream link and full agenda 👇
www.osce.org/representati...
🗓️ 13 November
📍 Tashkent 🇺🇿
⏲️ 10:00
💻 Livestream link and full agenda 👇
www.osce.org/representati...
My statement regarding yesterday’s reported FPV-drone attack on the vehicle of an aid organization in the Donetsk oblast of eastern Ukraine, carrying Austrian and Spanish journalists 👇
November 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
My statement regarding yesterday’s reported FPV-drone attack on the vehicle of an aid organization in the Donetsk oblast of eastern Ukraine, carrying Austrian and Spanish journalists 👇
I had useful exchanges on challenges to #MediaFreedom throughout the #OSCE, the unique role of the RFoM Mandate, the impact of our work, and the need to uphold Ministerial Council Decision 3/18 on the #SafetyofJournalists and other relevant commitments.
November 7, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I had useful exchanges on challenges to #MediaFreedom throughout the #OSCE, the unique role of the RFoM Mandate, the impact of our work, and the need to uphold Ministerial Council Decision 3/18 on the #SafetyofJournalists and other relevant commitments.
📢The outcomes report from the 10th South East Europe Media Conference is out! Held in Sarajevo, 130+ experts discussed ways to boost media viability & protect public interest journalism for resilient & informed societies.
Read the key recommendations 👇
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Read the key recommendations 👇
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10th South East Europe Media Conference Outcomes Report
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November 7, 2025 at 12:31 PM
📢The outcomes report from the 10th South East Europe Media Conference is out! Held in Sarajevo, 130+ experts discussed ways to boost media viability & protect public interest journalism for resilient & informed societies.
Read the key recommendations 👇
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Read the key recommendations 👇
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Supporting journalists in exile is the next best thing to supporting #MediaFreedom in their home countries, enabling them to report freely, ethically and professionally, protecting freedom of expression, advancing the free flow of information, in line with OSCE commitments.
November 5, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Supporting journalists in exile is the next best thing to supporting #MediaFreedom in their home countries, enabling them to report freely, ethically and professionally, protecting freedom of expression, advancing the free flow of information, in line with OSCE commitments.
🗣️OSCE RFoM Central Asia Media Conference “Actioning Media Viability for Informed and Resilient Societies”
📅 13-14 November
📍Tashkent 🇺🇿
Join important discussions on #MediaFreedom!
More information👇
www.osce.org/representati...
📅 13-14 November
📍Tashkent 🇺🇿
Join important discussions on #MediaFreedom!
More information👇
www.osce.org/representati...
November 3, 2025 at 9:46 AM
🗣️OSCE RFoM Central Asia Media Conference “Actioning Media Viability for Informed and Resilient Societies”
📅 13-14 November
📍Tashkent 🇺🇿
Join important discussions on #MediaFreedom!
More information👇
www.osce.org/representati...
📅 13-14 November
📍Tashkent 🇺🇿
Join important discussions on #MediaFreedom!
More information👇
www.osce.org/representati...
When attacks against journalists go unpunished, #MediaFreedom is on the line.
On International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI), I reaffirm the need for accountability and adherence to Ministerial Council Decision 3/18.
#EndImpunity #ProtectJournalists
On International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI), I reaffirm the need for accountability and adherence to Ministerial Council Decision 3/18.
#EndImpunity #ProtectJournalists
November 2, 2025 at 12:59 PM
When attacks against journalists go unpunished, #MediaFreedom is on the line.
On International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI), I reaffirm the need for accountability and adherence to Ministerial Council Decision 3/18.
#EndImpunity #ProtectJournalists
On International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI), I reaffirm the need for accountability and adherence to Ministerial Council Decision 3/18.
#EndImpunity #ProtectJournalists
Our contribution to @globalfreemedia's #IPIWoCo25:
🔵Power, platforms & press freedom
🔵Digital threats to exiled media
🔵The future of press freedom advocacy
🔵Media freedom, resilience & security
📍Joint Declaration on AI, FoE & #MediaFreedom 👇
www.osce.org/representati...
🔵Power, platforms & press freedom
🔵Digital threats to exiled media
🔵The future of press freedom advocacy
🔵Media freedom, resilience & security
📍Joint Declaration on AI, FoE & #MediaFreedom 👇
www.osce.org/representati...
October 24, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Our contribution to @globalfreemedia's #IPIWoCo25:
🔵Power, platforms & press freedom
🔵Digital threats to exiled media
🔵The future of press freedom advocacy
🔵Media freedom, resilience & security
📍Joint Declaration on AI, FoE & #MediaFreedom 👇
www.osce.org/representati...
🔵Power, platforms & press freedom
🔵Digital threats to exiled media
🔵The future of press freedom advocacy
🔵Media freedom, resilience & security
📍Joint Declaration on AI, FoE & #MediaFreedom 👇
www.osce.org/representati...
My statement regarding the killing of FREEDOM journalists Olena Hramova and Yevhen Karmazin, and injuries received by their colleague Oleksandr Kolychiev 👇
October 23, 2025 at 2:27 PM
My statement regarding the killing of FREEDOM journalists Olena Hramova and Yevhen Karmazin, and injuries received by their colleague Oleksandr Kolychiev 👇
Today, together with @Forum_InfoD we launched our new policy manual focusing on promoting availability and accessibility of public interest journalism online.
📰 Press release 👇
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📘Policy Manual 👇
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📰 Press release 👇
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📘Policy Manual 👇
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October 22, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Today, together with @Forum_InfoD we launched our new policy manual focusing on promoting availability and accessibility of public interest journalism online.
📰 Press release 👇
www.osce.org/representati...
📘Policy Manual 👇
www.osce.org/representati...
📰 Press release 👇
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📘Policy Manual 👇
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