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FRA Director engages with OSCE Media Freedom Representative on key challenges

On 11 April, FRA Director Sirpa Rautio welcomed the OSCE Representative on Freedom of Media Teresa Ribeiro to FRA. During their discussion, they exchanged views on the challenges that human rights defenders and journalists face today.

These challenges include legal and physical threats, restricted access to information, the chilling effect of online hate, economic pressures, and hostile working environments.

Both agreed on the critical role of media freedom in maintaining security. They discussed their ongoing initiatives in the fields of artificial intelligence, online hate, and civic space, identifying areas for strengthened collaboration.