Fighting for free media

Many things are essential in the world. But one of the absolute essencials are free and independent media. They ensure that neither governments nor organisations and citizens can abuse their power and influence to harm anybody in violation of law and human rights. Or at least they can make such violations very visible and much more difficult.

I have joined the international non-profit organisation Internews, which fights for free and open media all over the world. We have offices and activities in more than 30 countries around the world such as Russia, Ukraine, Indonesia, Palestine, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosova, Rwanda and Mexico. And I will personally in particular be active in getting Internews more active also in Europe. Belarus is an obvious area for improvements for the media. But also the countries in South-East Europe, which hope some day to become a member of the EU should have more attention. Totally free, viable and pluralistic media are a very strong and unconditional requirement for any country, which wants to join the European Union.

See more information about Internews on:

www.internews.fr
www.internews.fr/contacts/board.php