The Human Dimension of the OSCE: An Introduction In addition to seeking first-hand information, the High Commissioner seeks to promote dialogue, confidence, and co-operation. C. The Representative on Freedom of the Media The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media assists participating States in furthering free, independent, and pluralistic media as one of the basic elements of a functioning pluralistic democracy. The Representative, whose office is in Vienna, observes media developments in all participating States and advocates and promotes compliance with relevant OSCE principles and commitments. C. Concluding remarks The OSCE participating States have created an impressive corpus of norms and principles in the area of the human dimension. OSCE documents constitute a wealth of important human rights commitments that have marked the Organization as a leading innovator in this field. It is hoped that the present publication will further promote the knowledge as well as the implementation of the many, often very detailed commitments that the OSCE participating States have entered into in the sphere of human rights and fundamental freedoms, the rule of law, and democracy. OSCE Human Dimension Commitments xxiii