October 16, 2009
For Free and Fair Media in Belarus
Report of the International Fact-Finding Mission to Belarus
This report is the result of an assessment and advocacy mission carried out in Belarus from 20-24 September 2009. The mission was undertaken by a delegation of press freedom and media development organisations with longterm relations with media workers and institutions in Belarus.
In Belarus, the mission delegation met with Belarusian government representatives and state and non-state media organisations, in order to express and exchange opinions on the present situation of independent media, press freedom, freedom of expression and access to information in Belarus.
The report includes various findings and recommendations.
CONTENT:
1 Introduction
2 Background and purpose of the mission to Belarus
3 Current media and press freedom
4 Physical attacks and harassment
5 Economic conditions for the media
6 Accreditation and Registration
7 Access to Information
8 Media policy reform
9 Broadcasting regulation and license
10 Union issues and working rights
11 Annexes
- List of meetings during the mission
- Mission statement
- Overview of recommendations based on findings of this report
- Letter sent to the Council of Ministers of the EU
- Mass Media in Belarus, BAJ Newsletter
- UNESCO Media development indicators
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