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Changing the State of Expression in Belarus

Changing the State of Expression in Belarus. A presentation to the Government of Belarus 8 December 2009 Freedom Reporting and Accreditation Consultants Soumitra Chatterjee , Megan Glick, Jonathan Marshall, Ralanda Winborn , Frauke Hentz. Agenda. Background and justification

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Changing the State of Expression in Belarus

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  1. Changing the State of Expression in Belarus

    A presentation to the Government of Belarus 8 December 2009 Freedom Reporting and Accreditation Consultants SoumitraChatterjee, Megan Glick, Jonathan Marshall, RalandaWinborn, FraukeHentz
  2. Agenda Background and justification Legal frameworks Pertinent Cases Recommendations Campaign Q & A
  3. Background Relationship with Council of Europe Media accreditation History of documented accreditation malfeasance
  4. Justification Implications of full compliance Potential Member or Guest Status with CoE Freedom of expression as pathway for other human rights corrections Goals Increase ease and transparency of accreditation Commitment to meeting CoE accreditation standards Improving the international image of Belarus
  5. Legal Framework Need for conformity with Council of Europe standards Council of Europe Standards Promote freedom National security Amendments to Belarusian Law ("On Mass Media") Statutory provisions Regulations to guide application process
  6. Pertinent Cases ViktarParfyonenka Radio Racyja- independent Denied accreditation on specious grounds 25 September 2009 Euroradio Accredited for one year Independent, established 13 November 2009
  7. Recommendations Standardizing accreditation Transparency, efficiency, and appeals Promote independent media Eliminate government subsidies NGO network Facilitate communication Independent oversight Public diplomacy campaign Support and evaluation
  8. Public Diplomacy Campaign Goals Increased awareness of free expression progress Demonstrate commitment Evaluation in action Components White paper Overall design and new media efforts Annual Freedom of Expression Symposium
  9. New Media Efforts Current Ministry of Foreign Affairs website Solid framework Advertised transparency Links to regulations and applications Drawbacks Protracted inquiry response Delayed notifications Lack of appeals process
  10. the first annual freedom of expression symposium
  11. Home Contact us Search site Message from President Aleksandr Lukashenka Interactive Blog Share your story New accreditation listings Annual Symposium Register Now EXTERNAL LINKS Seeking accreditation? Apply Here Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Contact us changing the state of expression Welcome! Вітаю! Your connection to accreditation in Belarus… …Together we’ll change the state of expression. Please check out the interactive blog, and be sure to share your story! Please note registration for the symposium is now open. BELARUSbeheard.com aims to link individual journalists and foreign mass media with the government of Belarus, specifically the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. President Lukashenka’s message provides an

  12. Questions?

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