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OSCE media freedom representative criticizes 'misuse' of libel laws to muzzle the press in Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Hungary

Publishing date: 8 February 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Decriminalization of defamation, Media freedom and development, Media laws
VIENNA, 8 February 2010- Miklos Haraszti, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, condemned today as "dangerous attempts at censorship" lawsuits initiated by government officials in Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Hungary against media outlets...

OSCE media representative, other global free speech rapporteurs highlight ten key challenges to freedom of expression

Publishing date: 4 February 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Media freedom and development, Media freedom on the internet, Media laws, Media pluralism, Rule of law
VIENNA, 4 February 2010- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media together with freedom of expression rapporteurs of the United Nations, the Organization of American States and the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights released...

Winners of OSCE Office-supported journalism contest on role of women in Armenia announced

Publishing date: 2 February 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat, OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
What we do: Gender equality
YEREVAN, 2 February 2010- The winners of an OSCE-supported annual competition for journalists reporting on women's accomplishments in Armenia's political, economic and social life were announced today...

OSCE media freedom representative concerned about persecution of journalists in Uzbekistan

Publishing date: 2 February 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Human rights, Media freedom and development, Rule of law, Safety of journalists
VIENNA, 2 February 2010- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Miklos Haraszti, said today that he was deeply concerned by the continuing harassment of journalists in Uzbekistan...

OSCE Forum discusses rail and road transport, good governance at border crossings

Publishing date: 1 February 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Economic activities, Environmental activities
VIENNA, 1 February 2010- Policymakers and experts will discuss good governance at border crossings, security of land transportation in the OSCE region during the 18th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum which started in Vienna today.

OSCE Chairmanship says Geneva Discussions are crucial to sustain stability in the South Caucasus region

Publishing date: 28 January 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
GENEVA, 28 January 2010- The Kazakh OSCE Chairmanship described today's ninth round of Geneva Discussions as an important step in sustaining stability in the South Caucasus region...

Remembering the Holocaust is key to fighting modern-day racism, OSCE Roma adviser says ahead of UN ceremony

Publishing date: 27 January 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights
NEW YORK, 27 January 2010- Remembering the Holocaust is key to fighting modern-day manifestations of racism and intolerance, said the OSCE's senior Roma and Sinti adviser, who is attending a Holocaust remembrance ceremony at UN headquarters today...