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Annual Thematic Conference: Building the paradigm against impunity of crimes against journalists
The Council of Europe in cooperation with the Luxembourg Minister of Justice and Minister delegate to the Prime Minister for Media and Connectivity are organising an international conference in the framework of the Council of Europe ‘Journalists Matter’ Campaign for the Safety of Journalists. The...
From war zones to demonstrations and online attacks, journalists need protection from threats and violence
This week's conference of the Journalists Matter campaign revealed increasing levels of threats against journalists. Participants like Wim Hoonhout, team leader and coordinator of the Netherlands Central Police, called for more safeguards to protect journalists from threats – on and offline –...
Protecting journalists from threats and violence
The Council of Europe is hosting a conference, The Protection of Journalists – a multistakeholder dialogue, to highlight the importance of media safety, given the key democratic function of journalists during crises, elections, demonstrations, and in conflict zones. As indicated in the 2024...
Journalist safety campaign: improving cooperation between journalists and police at public events
As part of the Council of Europe's Campaign for the Safety of Journalists "Journalists Matter", a special seminar in Strasbourg is bringing together representatives of governments, police forces, press freedom organisations and associations of journalists to discuss the role of the police in...
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Second meeting of National Focal Points under the Council of Europe 'Journalists Matter' Campaign
The second meeting on the National Focal Points to the Council of Europe Campaign for the Safety of Journalists- Journalists Matter took place in Strasbourg on 20-21 June 2024. After a first inaugural meeting National Focal Points under the Journalists Matter Campaign that coincided with the...
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"Journalists Matter" Campaign in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Council of Europe Campaign for the Safety of Journalists - Journalists Matter has been presented within the 4th meeting of the Steering committee of the project "Enhancing Institutional Capacities on Freedom of Expression and Information in Bosnia and Herzegovina" (EFEx). Furthermore, the...
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Freedom of Expression Summer School
The Division for Cooperation on Freedom of Expression assists the Council of Europe member States and beyond in enhancing their policies, legislation, environments and capacities in freedom of expression, media, and access to information, in line with the European standards. The Division held...
New Action Plan to Protect Freedom of Expression and of the Media in the Western Balkans
A new action plan to advance protection of freedom of expression and of the media in the Western Balkans was agreed with partners and beneficiaries during the first Steering Committee Meeting of the joint EU and Council of Europe regional action on “Protecting Freedom of Expression and of the...
The Netherlands pledges support to the Campaign for the Safety of Journalists- Journalists Matter
In its long-standing commitment to journalist safety, the Netherlands has come with a voluntary contribution to the Council of Europe's Campaign for the Safety of Journalists- Journalists Matter. This pledge is a part of the Netherlands' broader efforts to enhance journalist safety, including...
Students in Armenia discuss the safety of journalists on World Press Freedom Day
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia organised an interactive session for Eurnekian High Public School of Mother See Holy Etchmiadzin of Vagharshapat city, to increase awareness regarding the importance of safeguarding journalists in democratic...
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2024 election year: Secretary General urges governments to protect journalists to safeguard democracy
In a statement to mark World Press Freedom Day on 3 May, Council of Europe Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić said: “As millions of citizens in Europe and other continents vote in crucial elections in 2024, we must recall the critical role that journalists and quality media play in...
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Safety of Journalists in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Preparation of the Pilot Report
Are journalists truly safe and adequately protected in Bosnia and Herzegovina? This question extends beyond the concerns of media professionals; it resonates as a societal issue affecting us all. Bringing together representatives from pivotal beneficiary and partner institutions across the state,...
Council of Europe Campaign for the Safety of Journalists: Ukraine launches the National Chapter
On 9 April 2024, the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine, in co-operation with the Freedom of Expression Committee of the Parliament of Ukraine and the Council of Europe, launched the National Chapter of the Council of Europe "Journalists Matter" Campaign for the Safety of...
Journalists Matter Campaign introduced to the project launch promoting freedom of expression in Georgia
The Journalists Matter Campaign for the Safety of Journalists was presented during the launch of the new cooperation project “Supporting Freedom of Expression and Media in Georgia (SFEM-GE)”,in Tbilisi on 26 March. The launch event of the two-year project addresses the freedom of expression needs...
Malta makes voluntary contribution to Campaign for the Safety of Journalists- Journalists Matter
In an expression of support for press freedom, Malta has announced a voluntary contribution to the Council of Europe Campaign for the Safety of Journalists- Journalists Matter, acknowledging the importance of safeguarding journalists both domestically and internationally. The Council of Europe's...
Meeting of the Secretariat of the Journalists Matter Campaign with the Partners of Platform to promote the protection of journalism and safety of journalists
On the occasion of the launch of their 2024 annual report in Thessaloniki, Greece, the Secretariat of the Council of Europe Campaign for the Safety of Journalists – Journalists Matter, met with the Partners of the Platform to promote the protection of journalism and safety of journalists (the...
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Gala for Excellence in Journalism in Bucharest
The National Audiovisual Council (CNA) of Romania hosted, on 29 February 2024, at the National Theatre "I. L. Caragiale" in Bucharest, the Gala for Excellence in Journalism, an event recognising the dedication and professionalism of Romanian journalists who have been involved in missions in...
Access to information, regulation of electronic media, and safety of journalists to be addressed by the project in Serbia
Freedom of expression and freedom of the media are among the key democratic principles, as highlighted by the Reykjavik Declaration. The Steering Committee of the joint European Union and Council of Europe action "Protecting freedom of expression and of the media in Serbia (PROFREX)" met in...
Strengthening Media Freedom in Ukraine
The progress in aligning Ukraine's media and freedom of expression legislation with the European standards, including the EU legislation, was discussed recently in Kyiv, between the members of the Ukrainian Parliament and the Council of Europe Secretariat. Specifically, the MPs discussed the...
Estonia makes voluntary contribution to Campaign for the Safety of Journalists- Journalists Matter
In a significant show of commitment to press freedom and the safety of journalists, Estonia has announced a voluntary contribution to the Council of Europe Campaign for the Safety of Journalists - Journalists Matter. Estonia's contribution underscores its dedication to protecting the fundamental...
