News & events
06.03.2020 It is a priority to provide disclosure on real beneficial owners of media outlets
On the 4th of March, by the initiative of Freedom of Information Center Beneficial “Ownership Transparency in the Media Sector” workshop was conducted with the participation of journalists and media representatives.
28.02.2020 Statement
The new draft of the amendments to the Criminal Code posted on the official website e-draft.am by the Ministry of Justice raised serious concerns among the journalistic circles. In particular, Article 443 relating to filing a false police report prescribes liability, including imprisonment for publishing false information on a criminal case or commission of a crime by someone in the media.
17.02.2020 Black List 2019
The Freedom of information center of Armenia has announced the Black List 2019.
13.02.2020 Concern about judicial harassment of Armenia’s media
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is alarmed by an increase in the harassment of journalists in Armenia, where – despite a revolution in May 2018 – they are being subjected to defamation suits and attacks on their right to protect their sources.
11.12.2019 Announcement
A number of NGOs have issued a statement on the draft law on additions to the RA Law on Freedom of Information by the Ministry of Environment, calling for an immediate withdrawal from the initiative.
17.10.2019 United Nations Proclaims 28 September as the International Day of Universal Access to Information
Madrid, 16 October 2019 – In an historic moment for the right of access to information, the United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed 28 September of each year as the International Day of the Universal Right of Access to Information.
