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Amsterdam roundtable to discuss data-driven journalism
Journalists in Europe can apply to attend a roundtable discussion on "data-driven journalism," which uses data and tools available online to enhance reporting. The roundtable will take place in Amsterdam on August 24.
moreFellowships will bring journalists to UN meeting in New York
Journalists worldwide can apply for a three-day fellowship in New York City in advance of a September summit on the United Nations Millenium Development Goals. Deadline: August 9.
moreOnline seminar aims to improve editing skills
Writers and editors can enroll in an online seminar that will help participants sharpen their editing skills. The course will take place November 1 to 19. Deadline October 4.
moreFifth Annual Global Youth Summit
The British Council is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for select youth. Apply to become a Global Changemaker, attend the Global Changemakers 5th Annual Global Summit on 21-27 November in the UK.
moreCitizen Journalism for Representatives of National Minorities of Armenia
Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) is organizing a workshop on Citizen Journalism for Representatives of National Minorities in 23-25 July, 2010.
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OSCE media freedom representative: Armenian broadcasting law fails to guarantee media pluralism
Despite amendments, Armenia's new Law on Television and Radio fails to promote broadcast pluralism in the digital era, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovic, said today.
moreOSCE media representative condemns new sentencing of Azerbaijani journalist [06/07/2010]
VIENNA, 6 July 2010 - The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovic, condemned an additional jail sentence of 2.5 years handed down today to Eynulla Fatullayev, one of Azerbaijan's most prominent investigative journalists.
moreARTICLE 19 calls: PACE should adopt resolution on the functioning of democratic institutions on Azerbaijan [25/06/2010]
On the occasion of the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly debate on the functioning of democratic institutions in Azerbaijan, ARTICLE 19, in coalition with 16 other human rights organisations calls on the Parliamentary Assembly to address serious human rights violations in the country.
moreAzerbaijani Ombudsman supports defamation law [03/04/2010]
Azerbaijan, Baku, Apr. 3 / Trend. The Azerbaijani Ombudsman supports the adoption of the defamation law. "Protection of honor, dignity and business reputation, creating appropriate conditions for respect to freedom of speech and thought, as well as for a healthy and legitimate criticism is considered one of the most important tasks of any state, adhering to democratic values," Ombudsman Elmira Suleymanova said at a parliamentary meeting devoted to the report on the results of 2009.
moreFighting for freedom of expression: Interview with Miklos Haraszti [08/03/2010]
Miklos Haraszti, a former Hungarian dissident, member of parliament, writer and journalist, completes his 6 year term as the OSCE's Representative on Freedom of the Media on 10 March. In this interview with OSCE Web Editor Sarah Crozier he reflects on his work and the ongoing challenges.
moreEynulla Fatullayev Says Colonel of MNS Akif Chovdarov Killed Journalist Elmar Huseynov [08/03/2010]
BAKU. March 3, 2010: Accused journalist Eynulla Fatullayev appealed to the Baku Appellate Court against the Garadagh Court’s decision to prolong the investigation against him for additional two months to include the new accusation of illegal drug possession. A copy of the appeal was sent to Turan agency.
moreAzerbaijan: Statement on the Fifth Anniversary of Journalist Elmar Huseynov’s Murder [02/03/2010]
Today marks the fifth anniversary of the unsolved murder of Monitor editor-in-chief Elmar Huseynov, who was fatally gunned down in his apartment building in a well-organised attack. ARTICLE 19 calls on the Azerbaijani government to redouble its efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice, and to take immediate action to improve freedom of expression in Azerbaijan.
moreAzerbaijan: Attacks on the Press 2009 [17/02/2010]
Political dissent and independent voices, already in short supply, came under assault again as Aliyev tightened his grip on the oil-rich Caspian Sea nation. In March, his government brought before voters a constitutional amendment to remove presidential term limits, effectively allowing Aliyev to remain in office for life...
moreOSCE media freedom representative denounces 'new provocation' against jailed Azerbaijani journalist [30/12/2009]
VIENNA, 30 December 2009 - The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Miklos Haraszti, condemned in strong terms today Azerbaijani officials' claims that jailed journalist Eynulla Fatullayev had been found in possession of drugs, calling the accusations another in a long series of provocations against independent-minded critics of the government.
moreAzerbaijan: Bloggers Should be Released on Appeal [23/12/2009]
ARTICLE 19 calls on the Azerbaijani government to ensure that the Court of Appeal is independent and impartial in the case of two bloggers, Emin Milli and Adnan Hajizade. Their imprisonment is widely believed to be on politically motivated charges of “hooliganism”.
moreAzerbaijan: Imprisonment of Bloggers Politically Motivated [13/11/2009]
ARTICLE 19 condemns the prison sentences handed down to two internet journalists and youth activists, Emin Milli and Adnan Hajizade, on 11 November 2009 on politically motivated “hooliganism” charges.
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Expert: What is Digital TV?
Интервью JNews.am с директором Института проблем информационного права России Андреем Рихтером о цифровом телевидении и проблем, связанных с переходом на цифровое телевидение.
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From Movie Legends’ Lips: Golden Apricot bringing the cinema world to Yerevan
Once again the great film occasion united famous and unknown but promising representatives of the cinema world in Yerevan from July 11-18.
moreThe First Contemporary Art Centre in Georgia
For the first time in Georgia young artists and just people who are interested in Contemporary art will have a chance to represent their works and have exhibitions for free after meeting several cryterias. The new Contemporary art centre which will be opened on Ocober has an aim to connect people with each other from this sphere...
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Turkish, Armenian journalists find similar problems in their respective news coverage
As the northwestern province of Bursa hosted a historic soccer match between the national soccer teams of Turkey and Armenia, journalists from the two countries used the opportunity to exchange ideas on the coverage of news related to each others' countries.
moreMonitoring of Coverage of Armenian-Turkish Relations in Armenian Media being Conducted
Journalists for the Future NGO has been conducting a research project since July of 2009. The project’s purpose is to assess the accuracy and bias in Armenian print and electronic media when covering Armenian-Turkish relations.
moreStudent’s Eye: JNews.am Inviting Students to Cooperation
The staff of JNews.am represents a new column entitled “Student’s Eye” that has been created for students from the South Caucasus countries.
If you are a student of Journalism Department of any higher educational institution and wish your article to be published...
Journalists for Justice. JFF Special Issue on the Eve of Human Rights Day
December 10 is recognized as Human Rights Day all over the world. In 1948 that day Universal Declaration of Human Rights was ratified at Palais de Chaillot, Paris. On the 60th anniversary of the Declaration “Journalists for the Future” NGO is covering a number of issues related to human rights violations in Armenia presenting the reader articles prepared by 14 journalists ...
moreSeminar in Yerevan for Journalists Covering Legal and Judicial Issues
“Journalists for the Future” NGO with the support of the British Embassy Yerevan is inviting its colleagues to participate in a workshop on Raising the Role of the Media in Covering Justice and Law Enforcement System being held on October 27, 28, 29 in Yerevan.
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