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.
Internews’ Radio Material Won in a Competition
February 4, 2010
Internews’ radio material about a woman with a civic consciousness won an award in British Council’s and OSCE Yerevan Office’s annual media competition “A Couple of Words about Women.” Held within the framework of the Wo/Men in Politics project, Na/Ne media competition was aimed at reviewing materials published or broadcasted during 2009 and covering activities and achievements of women in political, economic and social spheres, as well as encouraging a wider coverage of the issue.
New TV Program: Parallels: Armenia-Europe
January 24, 2010
Internews launches a series of special reports on introduction of European models in various spheres in Armenia, including business, politics, culture, conflict mitigation, human rights, education, energy, migration, public service reforms, etc. The special reports will present two perspectives. The first one will highlight a story focusing on a specific problem, ways of its solution in Europe, with a particular emphasis on best practices and success stories. And the second one will highlight the same problem in Armenia, based on human stories.
Hello Europe Portal Up and Running
December 13, 2009
Hello Europe is an online platform presenting TV, radio, Internet and print materials produced by a consortium of Armenian, Azerbaijani and Georgian media in partnership with Internews as part of the ENPI (European Neighborhood and Partnership Instrument) Information and Communication Program. The consortium strives to guarantee quantitative and qualitative growth on media production devoted to in-depth coverage of ENP issues, reaching all social groups, with an emphasis on young people.
Internews presented Reporting on Economy: A Guide for Journalists Book
November 23, 2009
On 19 November Reporting on Economy: A Guide for Journalists book was launched by Internews. The Guide presents various aspects of economic and business reporting and specifies essential economic issues and problems, as well as contains a glossary of frequently used terms and abbreviations.
For the Protection of Journalists Rights
March 3, 2007
Internews’ Legal Service examined cases of violation of journalists’ professional activities and the legal practice for the year 2006. The material was summed up in a report, which, on 2 March, was presented to representatives of media entities and interested local and international organizations.
Fairness, Balance and Impartiality in the Coverage of Elections
March 1, 2007
This was the title of the roundtable, organized on 13 and 14 February by the Council of Europe Media Division, together with Internews and with participation of Yerevan Press Club. Participating in the roundtable were representatives of TV and radio companies, printed press, information agencies, online media, local and international organizations acting in Armenia.
The participants analyzed and discussed the reality on (based on the experience in the past elections) and their expectations of media coverage for 2007 Parliamentary Elections in Armenia.
Journalists Signed A Petition
January 26, 2007
On January 26, the Internews organized a roundtable on the topic legal protection of journalists and the necessity for legislative amendments. Representatives of participating journalists and journalists’ organizations discussed draft legislative additions, developed by the Internews and aimed at improvement of the legal protection of journalists. The participants then signed a petition directed at ROA NA deputies, parties and fractions.
Menk Enk Back On Air
September 30, 2006
The new season of the Kids’ Crossroads (Menk Enk) TV program is open. View young journalists of Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan telling about their current problems every Saturday, at 16:30 on the Public Television of Armenia. During this season, the third generation of the project stars.
The teenagers are back from the summer television camp in the Georgian Chakvi resort, where, together with their partners from Georgia and Azerbaijan, gained knowledge on the theory of journalism, learned to shoot, edit and present the TV program.
