Reports and papers

Analyses on specific aspects related to press and media freedom, performed and published by research centres, non-governmental organizations and public bodies

Judicial practice on Media Freedom in Russia: the role of the Supreme Court

An overview of the way a Resolution by the Supreme Court has shaped Russian jurisprudence in the areas of media freedom, regulation of online media, rights of journalists, and access to information

read more Media freedom Freedom of expression Media Law Online news Online media Safety of journalists Access to information Censorship Russia

The Emotional Toll on Journalists Covering the Refugee Crisis

An analysis of the psychological issues faced by journalists covering the refugee crisis that peaked in 2015: moral injury emerged as the major psychological challenge confronted by journalists covering the migration crisis

read more Safety of journalists Ethics of journalism

Pluralism under attack: the assault on press freedom in Poland

Poland has recently emerged as a crucial battleground in the attempt by authoritarian-minded leaders to gain control over political discourse and erode media pluralism

read more Media freedom Media pluralism Public broadcasting Freedom of expression Political pressure Media ownership Propaganda Poland Hungary

Special report on the status and cases of threats against journalists in Bosnia and Herzegovina

A report by the Human Rights Ombudsman of BiH highlights the extremely difficult working conditions of journalists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and recommends possible ways to tackle the problems that range from serious economic difficulties to attacks and online harassment

read more Media freedom Hate speech Media ownership Human rights Bosnia Herzegovina Safety of journalists

Media regulatory authorities and hate speech in the Western Balkans

Which role can national regulatory authorities play in tackling hate speech? Experience and issues faced in this report focused on the Western Balkan countries

read more Hate speech Freedom of expression Censorship Western Balkans



Media reporting on gender-based violence in Bosnia and Herzegovina

A study by UN Women in Bosnia and Herzegovina highlights the sensational nature of media coverage of gender violence in the country and provides recommendations for ethical reporting

read more Ethics of journalism Media and gender Bosnia Herzegovina

Fighting Putin and the Kremlin’s grip in neo-authoritarian Russia

An article on the issues faced by liberal journalists in Russia and their coping strategies

read more Media freedom Russia Safety of journalists

Freedom House's Freedom of the Press Report 2017

The latest report by Freedom House portrays a grim outlook for media freedom and media workers across continents and political systems, with the US leading by (negative) example and the EU failing to enforce democratic standards, including with prospective Member States

read more Freedom of expression Media freedom Worldwide Media pluralism Access to information EU Member States Western Balkans
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