Publications
Safety of journalists Guidebook (2nd edition)
Publishing date: 2 May 2014
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The new edition of the Safety of journalists Guidebook chronicles events undertaken by international organizations, governments and nongovernmental organizations to create a safer environment for members of the media since the original Guidebook was published in 2011. It is available in English and in Russian.
State of Media Freedom in Armenia 2013
Publishing date: 12 March 2014
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The publication “The State of Media Freedom in Armenia 2013: Core problems and challenges” summarizes the main challenges facing reporters and news outlets in Armenia in 2013, such as physical violence, pressure tactics and legal suits filed against them. Other challenges to the development of the media sector in Armenia have also been looked at – unhealthy competition, a shrinking print media due to technological advances, a lack of professionalism, etc. It is intended for reporters, attorneys, professionals dealing with freedom of speech/media issues, students of journalism, and the general reading public. The book was prepared by the Investigative Journalists NGO with the support from the OSCE Office in Yerevan.
OSCE FOM table on imprisoned journalists in Turkey- 10 March 2014
Publishing date: 10 March 2014
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Table on imprisoned journalists in Turkey- 10 March 2014
The public in the criminal procedure
Publishing date: 3 January 2014
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Media freedom and development, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The guidebook “The public in the criminal procedure”, prepared by the OSCE Mission to Skopje and the Public Prosecutors Association, provides journalists with useful tips on how to effectively report on court proceedings. The publication gives an overview of all phases of the new criminal procedure, including the competences of all actors in the process,, exceptions to the right of the public to be present at trial hearing, the role of journalists in objective and accurate reporting of trials, and their accountability.
Guidebook "The Best in the Net"
Publishing date: 20 December 2013
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The guidebook prepared by the Journalists for the Future NGO with the support of the OSCE Office in Yerevan is intended for online journalists. It provides theoretical and practical knowledge on how to implement high-quality media activity in the Internet and to properly organize information security. It is not available in English.
Statement by the Delegation of Albania in response to the report by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Ms. Dunja Mijatović
Publishing date: 28 November 2013
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: Permanent Council
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
974th Plenary Meeting of the Permanent Council
2012 Yearbook of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
Publishing date: 22 August 2013
Collections: RFoM publications in chronological order, Yearbooks of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
Content type: Annual report
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This yearbook is a record of the activities undertaken by the Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media during 2012. Preface by the 2012 OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Eamon Gilmore; foreword by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatović.
Survey on Facebook users in Armenia
Publishing date: 19 November 2013
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The goal of the survey is to reveal the role of the Facebook in the life of Armenian society as a free expression platform and how it is used by different society groups. The study was prepared by Region Research Centre within the framework of the project on strengthening electoral processes in Armenia in line with international standards, implemented by the OSCE Office in Yerevan and financed by the European Union. This publication is not available in Armenian.
Final Strategy for the Development of the Public Information System in the Republic of Serbia until 2016
Publishing date: 28 October 2013
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The strategy sets guidelines for development of the public information system in Republic of Serbia until 2016. This document is not available in English.
From traditional to online media: Best practices and perspectives
Publishing date: 1 June 2013
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Best practices and perspectives is a compilation of all presentations given at the 9th South Caucasus Media Conference, organized by the Representative’s office, which brought together international and local experts from three South Caucasus participating States of the OSCE. This publication is designed to serve as a record of the events of that conference and is intended for journalists, government and regulatory officials and students.