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• Topics / Freedom of expression
“Conditions of transparency” but wheres the signatory?
16.11.2006
Not only did the Kyiv City State Administration representative fail to appear, pen in hand, but the conflict over alleged pressure on the newspaper looks likely to escalate
TV Channels “1 + 1” and Channel 5 to talk to students about materials written to order
16.11.2006
This latest lecture in the initiative "Its better not to lie" will address such questions as “What will dishonest journalism do for your viewers, for you and for your profession? How do you distinguish between editorial correction and censorship? What ways are there of standing up for your freedom?”
The Media Trade Union and the National Union of Journalists draw up joint criteria for reforming the media
14.11.2006
They agreed during the reform stage to stand up for editorial independence, freedom of speech and free access to information; the transfer of property rights on premises, printing and other property in the media field from the state to the journalists, the transformation of state radio and television into public broadcasting and more
“Evening Kyiv” is preparing to sign an editorial agreement with Chernovetsky
14.11.2006
The recent claim that the Kyiv City State Administration was applying censorship would seem to have led to both sides agreeing on editorial policy which will include non-interference by the city authorities
“Evening Kyiv” alleges censorship from the Mayors people
07.11.2006
The acting chief editor says they have been told they can write about what they like, just no criticism of the Mayor
Reporters without borders organises 24-hour online demo against Internet censorship
07.11.2006
Help to combat online censorship by taking part. Everyone is invited to connect to the Reporters Without Borders website (www.rsf.org) between 11 a.m. on 7 November and 11 a.m. on 8 November.
Level of confidence in the Ukrainian media rising, albeit modestly
03.11.2006
In comparison with analogous figures received a month ago, the number of respondents who trust the Ukrainian media has risen by 5 percent, while the number of those who trust the Russian media has fallen by almost 5%.
Pentagon to monitor the Internet
31.10.2006
The main efforts of the new department will be aimed at fighting “inaccurate” coverage of events in the media. According to the statement from the US Defense Department, particular attention will be paid to the Internet and Internet-blogs.
Media Trade Union steps up support for journalists in the regions
30.10.2006
Increased activity in the regions will include helping to create small trade union offices which journalists can approach for assistance and reaching agreements with local law clinics on providing legal help to journalists in difficult situations
Public Council on Freedom of Speech and Information restarted
30.10.2006
Among the priorities for the Public Councils work the following were highlighted: public broadcasting; privatization of the press; an improvement in the laws “On advertising” and “On television and radio broadcasting”.
Call to Bloggers to stand up for freedom ahead of world meeting on future of Internet
27.10.2006
We pass on an Amnesty International appeal to all those concerned about freedom of expression on the Internet
Giving the lie to lies
26.10.2006
Over the last 6 weeks the journalist initiative “Its better not to lie” has been proving its message with imagination and persuasive power.
New television figure with a mixed background joins “Its better not to lie”
26.10.2006
STBs Oleksiy Mustafin will run classes on the techniques for putting pressure on journalists and the methods for countering them. His experience on the side of the censors in 2004 can now be used in the fight against it, the journalist initiative is convinced.
Exactly 2 years ago Channel 5 journalists spoke out in protest over suppression of freedom of speech
25.10.2006
This was the beginning of a new page in Ukrainian journalism and of the “journalist revolution” which most of our colleagues throughout Ukraine joined.
Ukraine not trailing in press freedom, but hardly dazzling either
24.10.2006
Ukraine holds 105th place out of 168 countries according to the Reporters without Borders Worldwide Press Freedom Index. Of other CIS countries Russia is in 147th, Belarus 151st, Uzbekistan - 155th, while Turkmenistan is labelled one of the three worst violators of free expression (in 167th place)
Kharkiv journalists to argue over their jobs and press freedom in court
20.10.2006
A representative claims that the journalists have been experiencing pressure and the owner owner has for several months been ignoring their calls to sign principles on editorial policy and a labour contract
Journalists lack of legal awareness is hindering the development of the Ukrainian media
17.10.2006
On 11 October, as part of the Second Kyiv International Media Forum, a roundtable was held on “How legal problems are impeding the democratic development of the Ukrainian mass media”.
Second court hearing in the Taras Zelenyak Case (updated)
06.10.2006
Grave procedural irregularities join the ever increasing list of highly dubious elements in this case
Second court hearing in the Taras Zelenyak Case
05.10.2006
Despite the providers complaint to the FSB having supposedly prompted this case, the providers representative was unable to give any testimony about the content of Zelenyaks communications
THE TARAS ZELENYAK CASE: AN ATTEMPT AT ANALYSIS
04.10.2006
A careful analysis of the case of the Novosibirsk man charged with inciting emnity towards Russians on a Ukrainian forum has brought to light some highly interesting details
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