MEDIA AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

IDFI Conducted Intensive Practical-simulation Training for Media Representatives

During December 7-10, 2023, with the support of the MATRA program of the Embassy of the Netherlands in Georgia, IDFI conducted practical-simulation training on the right to public information for investigative journalists and media representatives.

IDFI held a closing event of the project “Advancing the capacity of CSOs and the Media in the field of Freedom of Information and Freedom of Speech”

On November 22, 2022, IDFI held the concluding event of the project: “Advancing the capacity of CSOs and the Media in the field of Freedom of information and freedom of speech,” which was supported by the Czech Republic’s Official Transition Promotion Program.

IDFI held the opening event of the project "Increase the access of media to public information in Georgia”

Media Advocacy Coalition responds to the attack on Misha Mshvildadze, the co-founder and presenter of Formula TV

Media Advocacy Coalition condemns the physical attack on Misha Mshvildadze, the co-founder and anchor of Formula TV.  Attacks on media representatives in the country remain a serious challenge. 

Advancing the capacity of CSOs and the Media in the field of Freedom of information and freedom of speech

Main objective the project Facilitating the application of the ECHR case law in national jurisdiction and advancing the standards of free speech and freedom of information.

Solidarity of Civil Society to Paletra Media

We, the signatory organizations, are extremely concerned about the ongoing processes surrounding one of Georgia's oldest and independent media holdings, "Palitra Media".

Access to Public Information by the Media: Legislation v. Reality

It was revealed during the course of the project that there are practical-normative problems of a systemic nature in terms of obtaining information on issues of interest to the media.

IDFI Held the Concluding Event of the Project and the Presentation of the Report "Media Access to Public Information: Legislation v. Reality"

On November 4, 2022, the Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI) held the concluding event of the project and the report "Media Access to Public Information: Legislation v. Reality" presentation, as well as a discussion on practical problems of access to public information.

All Constitutional Prerequisites for Pardoning Nika Gvaramia are Present

Tbilisi City Court sentenced Nika Gvaramia to imprisonment on May 16, 2022. On November 2, 2022, the Tbilisi Court of Appeals upheld the decision regarding Nika Gvaramia’s imprisonment.

IDFI Responds to the Fact that Telara Gelantia was not Admitted to the Government's Session for the Second Time

On 26^th of September, 2022, Telara Gelantia was not allowed to attend Government’s session once again, although, according to the journalist, on 12^th of September she received a verbal promise from the Government’s representative that they would ensure her admission to the next session.