Memory and Disinformation Studies

Assessment of the Political Engagement of Ethnic Minorities

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Summer School for Teachers - Confronting Memories

From July 17-21, 2024, the city of Dilijan, Armenia, hosted a summer school attended by teachers from Georgia, Armenia, Moldova, and Ukraine. The theme of this event centered on the challenges of teaching confronting memories in schools.

Liziko Abzianidze Diary

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Coverage of the April-May 2024 protests against Russian Law in Armenian and Azerbaijani Media

IDFI, with the help of partner Azerbaijani- and Armenian-speaking researchers, studied the coverage of the events surrounding the Russian-style Foreign Agents Law in the media of both countries.

Premiere and Discussion of the Film - Najgruzińszy

On June 12, 2024, the premiere and discussion of the film Najgruzińszy/a ("The Most Georgian"), filmed by IDFI's partner organization Mieroszewski Center, was held in Warsaw, Poland. 

Teaching Sensitive History - Pedagogical Guide

The Institute for the Development of Freedom of Information worked on the Georgian translation of a pedagogical guide as part of the project "History education at the time of war", funded by the Civil Society Forum e.V. Created by the Confronting Memories program, the guide addresses conflicts in the post-Soviet space and explores methods for teaching sensitive historical topics.
 

The campaign 'Fruits of Heroism' won the Gold Trophy at The Anthem Awards in New York

In June 2024, the campaign “Fruits of Heroism” won the Gold Trophy at The Anthem Awards in the category of National Awareness Raising Campaign in New York.

Conspiracy Theories in the Post-Soviet Space and Georgia - Interview with Ilya Yablokov

How Russian international broadcaster uses traditional and new media environments to spread disinformation. How political elites in post-Soviet Russia use conspiracy theories for political purposes. What is happening in this regard in Georgia today?

Working meeting with Swedish Embassy and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Representatives Held in Gori

On May 29, 2024, a working meeting was held in Gori, organized by the Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI) and the Georgian Strategy and International Relations Research Foundation (GFSIS).

Business Links of the Participants of the Russian-Georgian Business Council