News on freedom of expression
Novinari i eksperti u Beogradu udruženi za zaštitu slobode medija
Novinari/ke, istraživači/ce, donosioci/teljke odluka i predstavnici/e međunarodnih organizacija okupili su se u Beogradu kako bi se suočili sa rastućim pretnjama slobodi izražavanja na Zapadnom Balkanu i šire. Dvodnevna konferencija pružila je platformu za razmenu iskustava, razvijanje rešenja i...
Promovisanje medijske pismenosti od najranijeg uzrasta: Predstavljena publikacija „Mediji i emocije“ u Beogradu
Nova publikacija „Mediji i emocije“ predstavljena je u Gradskoj biblioteci Beograda, čime je načinjen još jedan korak u jačanju medijske i informacione pismenosti među vaspitačima u predškolskim ustanovama, u okviru programa medijske pismenosti koji sprovodi Regulatorno telo za elektronske medije...
Uloga sudova u zaštiti novinara/ki od zloupotreba putem tužbi u fokusu u Srbiji
Sudije/tkinje, advokati/ce i akademska zajednica okupili su se na godišnjoj konferenciji „Forum sudija“ kako bi razmotrili načine na koje sudovi mogu unaprediti zaštitu od zloupotreba putem tužbi usmerenih protiv novinara/ki i organizacija koje deluju kao čuvari javnog interesa. Diskusija je bila...
Novi vodič za pravne stručnjake/inje o slobodi izražavanja, SLAPP tužbama i srodnim standardima ESLJP-a
Savet Evrope objavio je novi Vodič za pravne stručnjake o slobodi izražavanja, SLAPP tužbama i srodnim standardima Evropske konvencije o ljudskim pravima, razvijen u okviru zajedničkog programa Evropske unije i Saveta Evrope Horizontal Facility za Zapadni Balkan i Tursku. Vodič je osmišljen da...
Building safer digital spaces in Bosnia and Herzegovina
From countering disinformation to promoting digital literacy, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s media regulator is strengthening its ability to create safer online spaces. On 1 October, staff of the Communications Regulatory Agency (CRA) took part in a specialised training organised by the Council of...
Advancing transparency in North Macedonia: Civil servants gain practical skills to implement access to information laws
Strengthening the knowledge and skills of civil servants in North Macedonia, to apply laws related to access to information more effectively, directly contributes to greater transparency, accountability, and democratic governance. To assist this process, a specialised training for civil servants...
European standards on elections shared with key actors
As the parliamentary elections are approaching, the issue of ensuring freedom of expression, particularly freedom of political debate, is of ultimate importance considering the necessity that opinions and information of all kinds are permitted to circulate freely during the election period. To...
Обука тренера за онлајн курсеве: "Слобода изражавања" и "Безбедност и заштита новинара"
Обуке различитих локалних актера као што су судије, тужиоци, адвокати, полицајци али и студенти могу допринети ефикаснијој примени европских стандада о слободи изражавања јер они могу да их примене у свом садашњем или будућем раду. То доприноси стварању повољног окружења за остваривање слободе...
Смернице доступне на српском језику
Заштита приватности у медијима
„Смернице о заштити приватности у медијима“ које је припремио Савет Европе преведене су на српски језик у оквиру заједничког програма Европске уније и Савета Европе „ Horizontal Facility за Западни Балкан и Турску 2019-2022“ и пројекта „Слобода изражавања и слобода медија у Србији (JUFREX) “. Ове...
Algorithms and human rights – challenges we face
In the evolving technological world automated data processing techniques, such as algorithms, do not only enable users to seek and access information, they are also increasingly used in decision-making processes, that were previously entirely in the remit of human beings. But how should we...
Најмлађи и свет медија
Деца су окружена медијима од свог рођења - медијске и комуникацијске платформе и садржаји дeо су њиховог окружења, породичног живота, забаве и играња, навика учења и развоја друштвених вештина. Деца су активни корисници медија, они реагују на њих и стварају сопствене спознаје. У модерном...
Council of Europe Provides Legal Support for Kosovo*’s Draft Law on the Independent Media Commission (IMC)
In response to a request from the Committee on Public Administration, Local Governance, Media, and Rural Development, and the Independent Media Commission (IMC) in Kosovo, the Council of Europe has provided a Legal Opinion on the Draft Law on the IMC. This initiative reflects Kosovo’s commitment...
‘Guide to Article 10 for legal professionals' on upholding European standards on freedom of expression, available in Albanian
The latest resource material for legal professionals, "Guide to Article 10 of the European Convention of Human Rights—Freedom of Expression" is now available in Albanian. It is part of the Case-Law Guides’ series, published by the European Court of Human Rights to assist legal professionals in...
Assessment on economic vitality and sustainability of the audio-visual media industry in the digital environment in North Macedonia reveals important findings
The media have a particular role in the process of democratic, cultural, social, and economic development for every society, which is why the adoption, and the appropriate implementation of media public policy bears crucial relevance. The latest “Assessment: Economic vitality and sustainability...
Protecting those who speak out: Journalists and whistle-blowers in focus
Twenty-two lawyers from Bosnia and Herzegovina strengthened their capacity to defend journalists and whistle-blowers by engaging with European human rights standards and local legal practices during a recent two-day gathering held in Bihać. Through case studies from the European Court for Human...
Constitutional Court ruling opens path to strengthen media regulator’s independence
Ensuring the independence of the media regulator and aligning the local legal framework with European standards were at the heart of discussions at a roundtable in Pristina, that brought together members and staff of the Independent Media Commission (IMC), civil society representatives, and...
Peer Exchange in Warsaw strengthens European response to SLAPP-s
Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) pose a growing threat to media freedom and public participation across Europe. They are filed to intimidate, silence, or drain the resources of journalists, media workers, and activists who expose wrongdoing. To strengthen members...
Safeguarding freedom of expression at the heart of Bihać judicial discussions
Top of FormJudges and prosecutors from across Bosnia and Herzegovina have strengthened their knowledge on the European standards for the protection of whistleblowers and journalists during a two-day training aimed at safeguarding freedom of expression and the public interest. Through the analysis...
Constitutional Court ruling opens path to strengthen media regulator’s independence
Ensuring the independence of the media regulator and aligning the local legal framework with European standards were at the heart of discussions at a roundtable in Pristina, that brought together members and staff of the Independent Media Commission (IMC), civil society representatives, and...
Standing up against SLAPPs: Journalists and lawyers join forces in North Macedonia
Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) are lawsuits filed not to seek justice, but to intimidate, silence, or drain the resources of journalists, media workers, and activists who expose wrongdoing. Often disguised as defamation or civil claims, SLAPPs exploit the legal system to...
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