Internews Media Support NGO promotes freedom of expression and open media in Armenia. The organization’s activities proceed from the belief that civil society cannot exist apart from independent and strong mass media. Towards this end, Internews organizes training courses for established and emerging journalists, promotes media literacy, advocates for improved media legislation and protects journalists' rights. The NGO develops multi-format information on human rights, European integration, civic conflict, migration, elections, national minorities, gender and many other issues for a wide range of target audiences.
Internews' Mission
To contribute to the development and dissemination of free, independent and pluralistic information through applying creative and innovative approaches, thus assisting in the establishment of democratic values, diverse and harmonious development of the individual and the well-being of the society.
Goals
- to increase Armenian citizens’ access to free, pluralistic and unbiased information;
- to enhance professional development of specialists working in the media sector;
- to use media initiatives for preventing civic conflicts;
- to assist in modernization and technological development of media entities;
- to develop creative thinking and innovative approaches in the development of information;
- to raise citizens’ understanding on the role and functions of media;
- to support the creation of a fair legal environment for media.
Internews Produced 27 PSAs on Europe
May 3, 2010
Under the motto “Discover Europe”, the series of public service announcements (PSAs) present short entertaining stories about various aspects of the European Union, its symbols, values, structures and other subjects of interest for ENP countries. They explain the European Union in action: positive models in EU in such fields, as legislative reforms, conflict resolution, human rights, education, social policy, etc. Thus, an attempt was made to raise the public awareness on the concept of EU, so that people can see themselves in the European context and on the same level with Europeans.
Presentation of Documentaries of the Series Dialogue Through Film
March 11, 2010
On 11 March Internews and Conciliation Resources presented the second generation of documentary films produced within the framework of Dialogue Through Film project. The latter is a cross-border initiative helping young Karabakh Armenians and Azerbaijanis to make documentary films together. On one level young people of the two conflicting parties learn writing scripts and producing documentaries. On another public at large watch the films and discuss possible solutions. Since its launch in 2006, more than 30 young people have been involved in the project.
