Internews strives to improve the public’s access to information and helps foster the development of a responsive and independent media.
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Since 1993, Internews has implemented innovative programs in Europe aimed at bringing conflicted societies together through various media projects. Significant past achievements have included broadcasting the proceedings of the United Nations war crimes tribunal for Yugoslavia and supporting the reconstruction of independent media in post-war Bosnia.

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    While more than 15 years have passed since the breakup of the former Yugoslavia, media outlets in the Balkans remain highly politicized along ethnic and national lines. The majority run entertainment pieces and sensationalist human dramas rather than covering sensitive social and human rights issues that adversely affect the daily lives of people across the region. Minority voices are seldom heard from in mainstream media, and violations of their rights rarely receive public attention. Read more »

  • First Bosnian Media Law Primer Published

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    The legal environment—that is, the laws and regulations, institutions, norms and practices--governing media in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is complex and highly context-specific.  In addition to local policy makers, the international community in BiH has played an important role in developing a legal framework and legislation in line with the highest international standards, although implementation of these laws has been problematic in the current difficult political climate. Read more »

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