

#MEDIA FREEDOM FREE#
Through the Transition Promotion Programme, the Czech Republic supports independent media worldwide and Prague has become an important center for the support of free media, especially in the post-Soviet space. The Czech Republic recalls that the Czech people benefited from independent sources of information such as RFE/RL broadcasting during their decades of subjugation by the Soviet Union. The Czech Republic notes that support for freedom of the press constitutes one of its key human rights priorities. This firewall is essential to USAGM’s important mission of providing objective, independent, and credible reporting to audiences around the world. government respects the independence of USAGM and engages with its grantees as it would any other media outlet. Congress to promote democratic values, access to information, and media freedom around the world. USAGM is an independent federal government agency funded by the U.S.

Agency for Global Media (USAGM) and its grantees, including Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL). The United States is committed to a productive relationship with the U.S. An independent press helps citizens understand the forces that are shaping their lives and allows people to engage meaningfully in the political and civic spheres of their communities. Media freedom and a vibrant independent press is a cornerstone for any healthy democracy and helps ensure information as a public good. The free and unfettered flow of information, ideas, and opinions - including dissenting ones - is essential to inclusive and tolerant societies. The United States and the Czech Republic share a vital stake in promoting democracy, civil society, and human rights, including the freedom of expression. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Lipavský, on behalf of the Governments of the United States and the Czech Republic, released the following joint statement. Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs.Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.Bureau of International Organization Affairs.Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs.Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs.Office of Management Strategy and Solutions.Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations.Bureau of Information Resource Management.Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services.Office of the Science and Technology Adviser.Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs.Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs.Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment.Economic Growth, Energy, and Environment.Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons.Office of the Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Antisemitism.

#MEDIA FREEDOM VERIFICATION#
Bureau of Arms Control, Verification and Compliance.Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security.Arms Control and International Security.Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization.Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources.Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy.Security Coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority Special Representative for Syria Engagement.Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs.Special Presidential Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment Global AIDS Coordinator and Global Health Diplomacy Office of the Special Envoy for Critical and Emerging Technology.
