Minorities and the media
OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Lamberto Zannier launches The Tallinn Guidelines on National Minorities and the Media in the Digital Age alongside (l-r) Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid and Estonian Foreign Minister Sven Mikser, Tallinn, 13 February 2019. www.osce.org/hcnm/tallinn-guidelines. (Inimõiguste Instituut/Estonian Institute Human Rights) Photo details
When minorities do not have sufficient access to the media, this can lead to tensions. The High Commissioner works directly with governments and minority representatives to support the right of national minorities to access to the broadcast media. Such work often involves reviewing legislation and providing advice, particularly in the areas of language, representation and regulatory frameworks.