OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media | |
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| Headquarters | Vienna,Austria |
| Type | Office within theOrganization for Security and Co-operation in Europe |
| Leaders | |
• Representative | Teresa Ribeiro |
| Establishment | |
• Founded | 1998 |
TheOSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media functions as a watchdog onmedia developments in all 57 participating member states of theOrganization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). He or she provides early warning on violations offreedom of expression and promotes full compliance with OSCE principles and commitments regarding freedom of expression andpress freedom.[1][2][3]
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.[4]
The office of the representative is based inVienna,Austria, and has a staff of 15.
Each year, they issue a joint declaration calling attention to worldwide free expression concerns.[5]
The OSCE Representative is one of the four international mechanisms for promoting freedom of expression. The others are:
| External videos | |
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 OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media on #SOFJO, The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, February 23, 2018 |
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