Publications
The World in the Armenian Media. Means and Sources
Publishing date: 30 October 2015
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The research was conducted within the framework of the ““International Press-Center "Dialogue": Diversification of the Sources of International News for the Armenian Media” project, implemented by “Region” Research Center, with the support of the OSCE Office in Yerevan. It is based on the media study intended to find out what possibilities the Armenian media have to receive and process foreign political information against the current internationally active developments and sometimes dramatic processes. The study also aimed to describe the geography of the international newsfeed, as well as the forms of their provision and thematic foci, as related either to the foreign policy preferences of this or that media outlet, or simply to their creative and other capacity.
Handbook on Cyberspace: Information Security and Rights
Publishing date: 28 April 2015
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Handbook prepared by the Journalists for the Future NGO with the support of the OSCE Office in Yerevan refers to the international principles of the Internet governance, rights of personal and family life in cyberspace, legal side of cybercrimes, international cyber attacks and wiretapping, as well as, the legislative and legal situation of Russian domains. It also includes the results of the survey on the "Protection of Online Security Rules in Armenia" conducted among 50 media and civil society representatives of Armenia. The publication is available only in Armenian.
Report on Transition from Analogue to Digitial Broadcasting in Armenia
Publishing date: 15 October 2014
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The report prepared by the Committee to Protect Freedom of the Expression with the support of the OSCE Office in Yerevan analyzes the implementation of the Government's Action Plan on Transition from Analogue to Digital Broadcasting. It covers three aspects of the digital switchover: legal, technical and social.
Social Media as a Source of Information for Armenian Media: Developing Standards
Publishing date: 1 October 2014
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The study was conducted by the "Region" Research Centre with the support of the OSCE Office in Yerevan. It aims to examine how mainstream media uses social media and to what extent social media impacts the quality of reporting. The study is based on 100 interviews with media professionals from TV, radio, online media and on monitoring of nine mainstream media outlets. This publication is not available in English.
Guide on Defamation and Insult
Publishing date: 11 September 2014
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This user guide for lawyers and journalists on the application of defamation norms has been developed with the OSCE support. It introduces all step-by-step procedures on pre-trial and court proceedings related to defamation and insult cases. The guide was developed by Ara Ghazaryan, Deputy Director of Arni Consult and member of the Information Disputes Council and Artak Zeynalyan, human rights activist of the Rule of Law NGO. It is not available in English.
State of Media Freedom in Armenia 2013
Publishing date: 12 March 2014
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The publication “The State of Media Freedom in Armenia 2013: Core problems and challenges” summarizes the main challenges facing reporters and news outlets in Armenia in 2013, such as physical violence, pressure tactics and legal suits filed against them. Other challenges to the development of the media sector in Armenia have also been looked at – unhealthy competition, a shrinking print media due to technological advances, a lack of professionalism, etc. It is intended for reporters, attorneys, professionals dealing with freedom of speech/media issues, students of journalism, and the general reading public. The book was prepared by the Investigative Journalists NGO with the support from the OSCE Office in Yerevan.
Guidebook "The Best in the Net"
Publishing date: 20 December 2013
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The guidebook prepared by the Journalists for the Future NGO with the support of the OSCE Office in Yerevan is intended for online journalists. It provides theoretical and practical knowledge on how to implement high-quality media activity in the Internet and to properly organize information security. It is not available in English.
Survey on Facebook users in Armenia
Publishing date: 19 November 2013
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The goal of the survey is to reveal the role of the Facebook in the life of Armenian society as a free expression platform and how it is used by different society groups. The study was prepared by Region Research Centre within the framework of the project on strengthening electoral processes in Armenia in line with international standards, implemented by the OSCE Office in Yerevan and financed by the European Union. This publication is not available in Armenian.
Defamation and insult
Publishing date: 18 April 2013
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The publication prepared by the Europe in Law Association NGO with the support of the OSCE Office in Yerevan analyses the compliance of the judicial acts of Armenian courts with the freedom of expression standards set by international law, including the European Convention of Human Rights and the case law of the European Court of Human Rights.
Access Zone or e-Armenia
Publishing date: 5 April 2013
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe