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OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media

OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Ambassador Jan Braathu

OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media

The world’s only intergovernmental media freedom watchdog, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, observes media developments and promotes freedom of expression and media in all participating States.

All OSCE participating States have acknowledged freedom of expression as a fundamental human right and an essential element of a democratic society. The Representative supports the States by promoting safe working conditions for journalists, developing media pluralism, offering expert advice on media regulation and legislation, and recommending the decriminalization of defamation.

Highlights of our work across the OSCE region

Reporting the Environment: A Practical Manual for Journalists

Guide / manual / handbook

Reporting the Environment: A Practical Manual for Journalists

Joint Declaration on the Right to Freedom of Expression and Access to Information of Children in the Digital Age

Decision / declaration

Joint Declaration on the Right to Freedom of Expression and Access to Information of Children in the Digital Age

OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media warns of structural shifts reshaping information and threatening democracy

Current announcements, press releases, media advisories and other updates

OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media concludes first official visit to Albania

11th OSCE South East Europe Media Conference concludes in Tirana with renewed commitment to protecting and fostering journalism as a public good

OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media to pay an official visit to Albania and convene the South East Europe Media Conference in Tirana

OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media visits Tajikistan for World Press Freedom Day engagements and strategic dialogue on journalism, media resilience and artificial intelligence

The Representative on Freedom of the Media

Jan Braathu

OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media

SCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Ambassador Jan Braathus, speaking to the OSCE Permanent Council, seated at a table with a nameplate in front of him and flags as well as listeners in the background. — OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM), Jan Braathu, delivering his first report to the OSCE Permanent Council, 10 April 2025.

Philippe Tremblay

Director of the Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media

Philippe Tremblay, Director of the Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media.

The Representative's statements and reports to the Permanent Council

Document collection

OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media's statements and regular reports to the Permanent Council

This document collection consists of statements and reports on media freedom developments in the OSCE region, presented by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media for the OSCE Permanent Council.

Contact

OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media

Wallnerstrasse 6
1010 Vienna
Austria

: Phone: +43 1 514 36 6800

: Email: pm-fom@osce.org

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