Journalists Matter, Council of Europe Campaign for the Safety of Journalists
The Council of Europe encourages member states to transpose the Campaign to the national context. Without each member’s committed and effective effort at national level, through the development of the so-called ‘national chapter’, the Campaign cannot reach its goals.
In this section, we will present developments in Czechia:
National Focal Point
Mr Viktor KUNDRAK, Director of the Department of Human Rights and Protection of Minorities
The Council of Europe’s Journalists Matter Campaign participated in this year’s Press Play Prague International Film Festival, themed “Journalists Under Pressure”. The collaboration underscored the intersection of culture, public awareness, and media freedom, drawing attention to the challenges...
As part of the Council of Europe’s Journalists Matter Campaign, an International Training of Trainers on SLAPPs (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) took place on 9–10 October 2025 at the Government Palace (Hrzánský Palace) in Prague, hosted by the Czech Government. The training...
Czechia, National chapter
