Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in Central Asia

UNESCO Almaty promotes free expression, right to information, safeguards journalists, encourages media diversity for peace and tolerance.
Safety of Women Journalists in Kazakhstan
Safety of Journalists

To ensure the protection of journalists and freedom of expression, promote media pluralism.

Access to Information

the right to seek, receive and impart information held by public bodies

Independent and pluralist media

Journalism Education

Promoting gender-responsive journalism training programmes.

Media Pluralism and Diversity

Support to Community Media and Public Service Broadcasting models, including Crisis Preparedness and Response

Media and Digital Empowerment

Media and Information Literacy
Digital Competencies and Skills

Support to Open Education Resources, ICT and Digital skills for teachers

Countering hate speech
The Deep Dive for Policymakers into Media and Information Literacy MOOC

MOOC: A Dive into Media and Information Literacy Online Course

In today’s digital era, our interaction with information has undergone a profound transformation. To navigate this dynamic landscape effectively, policymakers are invited to embark on a journey of discovery through the Media and Information Literacy online course.

UNESCO Resources to Assist in the Freedom of Expression Regulation

Publications to assist regulators in media reform with respect to the freedom of expression.

The role of law enforcement agents: ensuring safety of journalists during public demonstrations and elections
Averkiou, Anna
UNESCO
2023
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The Importance of self regulation of the media in upholding freedom of expression
2011
The number nine of Debate Series CI has been prepared in cooperation with Ford Foundation as part of the Project Legal framework for communications in Brazil: an analysis of the system in the light of international experience. 17 pages.
The Importance of self regulation of the media in upholding freedom of expression
Media Development Indicators (MDI): a framework for assessing media development
Intergovernmental Council of the International Programme for the Development of Communication
2008
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Public service broadcasting: a comparative legal survey
Mendel, Toby
2011
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Guidelines for broadcasting regulation
Salomon, Eve
Commonwealth Broadcasting Association
2006

Amidst the fast-changing broadcast media landscape, the book examined “balancing acts” to undertake to establish and maintain an effective and credible broadcast regulation mechanism. Discussion on regulatory system, such as jurisdiction issues for cable and telecommunication as carriers of broadcast programmes, issues on spectrum management; issues on intellectual property rights and the role of the government in the digital switchover. Of special interest to UNESCO is the discussion on licensing community radio stations. 

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Freedom of information: a comparative legal survey
Mendel, Toby
2008
The importance of the right to information or the right to know is an increasingly constant refrain in the mouths of development practitioners, civil society, academics, the media and even governments. What is this right, is it really a right and how have governments sought to give effect to it? These are some of the questions this book seeks to address
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Training security forces and the judiciary on freedom of expression

Training security forces and the judiciary on freedom of expression

UNESCO has been increasing the capacities and knowledge of members of the judiciary and law enforcement from across the world on freedom of expression issues. 

Europe Consultation - UN plan of Action on Safety of Journalists

UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity

Aiming to create a free and safe environment for journalists and media workers, thus strengthening peace, democracy and sustainable development worldwide, the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity addresses the fundamental aspects of prevention, protection, and prosecution.

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Self-paced Online Course on Access to Information Laws and Policies and their Implementation

UNESCO capacity building initiative on Access to Information: Empowering information seekers and information providers to understand better the benefits and working systems of access to information legislation