The Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media will bring together over 200 international experts and journalists, government officials and diplomats, civil society representatives and academics for an upcoming conference on Media Freedom in Volatile Environments.
The conference is being organized in the context of the current multitude of imminent pressures and obstacles that threaten to limit media freedom and freedom of expression throughout the OSCE region, in particular in regions affected by conflict and crisis.
There will be sessions on freedom of expression and “fake news”, accreditation and access to information in conflict areas, media and digital literacy, safety of journalists and impunity against crimes against them.
International experts will share their experience, including a key note address by Kate Adie, former war correspondent, author and broadcaster, particularly known for her role as the BBC’s Chief News Correspondent.
Participants will discuss pressing issues and most urgent challenges facing media freedom in the region, and provide recommendations on best practices and practical tools on issues such as safety of journalists, disinformation and propaganda in situations of conflict. The languages of the conference will be English and Russian.
Side events on related topics will also be offered.
