OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
| Name | OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media |
| Linking Name | OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media |
| Symbol Type | Logo |
| Image Symbol |  |
| Org Type | Office within the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe |
| Admin Center Type | Headquarters |
| Admin Center | Vienna, Austria |
| Languages Type | Working languages |
| Leader Title1 | Representative |
| Leader Name1 | Teresa Ribeiro |
| Established Event1 | Founded |
| Established Date1 | 1998 |
| Official Website | https://www.osce.org/representative-on-freedom-of-media |
The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media functions as a watchdog on media developments in all 57 participating member states of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). He or she provides early warning on violations of freedom of expression and promotes full compliance with OSCE principles and commitments regarding freedom of expression and press freedom.
Mission
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.
The office of the representative is based in Vienna, Austria, and has a staff of 15.
Each year, they issue a joint declaration calling attention to worldwide free expression concerns.
List of Representatives
- Freimut Duve (Germany): 1998–2004
- Miklós Haraszti (Hungary): 2004–2010
- Dunja Mijatović (Bosnia and Herzegovina): 2010–2017
- Harlem Désir (France): 2017-2020
- Teresa Ribeiro (Portugal): 2020-2024
- Jan Braathu (Norway): since 2025
Other bodies
The OSCE Representative is one of the four international mechanisms for promoting freedom of expression. The others are:
- UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression
- OAS Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression
- African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression
References
- Mandate of RFOM - Decision No. 1935 Novembre 1997, OSCE, en-EN, 2022-11-02
- Euniceau, Q&A with New OSCE Rep on Freedom of the Media - Global Investigative Journalism NetworkGlobal Investigative Journalism Network, gijn.org, 19 September 2017, en-US, 2018-05-11
- Q&A: Impunity and journalist safety are priority says new OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Harlem Désir, cpj.org, 8 August 2017, en, 2018-05-11
- OSCE – Freedom of the press – Visit to France by Dunja Mijatovic, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (15.11.16), France Diplomatie: Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, en-EN, 2018-05-11
- Joint Declarations, August 2009
- Jan Braathu , , OSCE, 2025-08-31, www.osce.org
External links
- Official website of the Representative on Freedom of the Media
- Mandate of OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
- Follow the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media on Facebook
- Follow the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media on Twitter
Category:Organizations established in 1998
Category:Intergovernmental human rights organizations
Category:Freedom of expression
Category:Diplomacy
Category:Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Category:Journalism organizations in Europe