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A PHOTO EXHIBITION ON FREE SPEECH AND INFORMATION MARKS PRESS FREEDOM DAY IN ARMENIA
ARMRADIO.AM
03.05.2012 15:46
"Freedom of press: the right to know" is the theme of the exhibition
that opened in Yerevan today to mark World Press Freedom Day.
The event, organized by the Freedom of Information Center of Armenia
NGO in cooperation with the Delegation of the European Union, brought
together journalists, representatives of state institutions, and
members of civil society. The event was also supported by USAID/Armenia
and the OSCE Office in Yerevan.
The aim of the one week exhibition is to reflect on the challenges and
opportunities of exercising the right to information, and to remind
the government, media representatives and the public at large of their
role in achieving this right. All photos/caricatures included in the
exhibition, over 70 in total, will be published in a catalogue.
Head of EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador H.E. Mr. Traian Hristea
welcomed the exhibition as a creative way to demonstrate public
perceptions on access to information and freedom of expression
in Armenia.
"On 3 May we mark World Press Freedom Day. The European Union has
always promoted freedom of opinion and expression, since it is a
fundamental human right. I would like to take this opportunity to
underline the importance of the work of journalists around the world,
who sometimes risk their lives to ensure the freedom of expression. We
hope that we will witness such professional dedication during the
coverage of the upcoming elections in Armenia", he said.
"Free expression and information are key to the respect of human
dignity and critical tools enabling citizens to take an active part
in public life. We hope the exhibition will remind the government,
media and public at large of the role they each can play in achieving
implementation of the right to free speech and information, mentioned
Ambassador Andrey Sorokin, Head of the OSCE Office in Yerevan".
President of the Freedom of Information Centre, Shushan Doydoyan added:
"This is a special exhibition since everybody, including journalists,
citizens, and professional photographers were invited to present their
images on the topic. In the photos the heroes voice their disagreement
towards violence against press freedom, as well as their right to
access information despite the obstacles and barriers they face".
U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern also made remarks commending
the organizers and commenting on the importance of a free press and
access to information for a well-functioning democracy. Ambassador
Heffern encouraged the Freedom of Information Center of Armenia
to continue the good work it does in promoting transparency and
accountability of public institutions.
The World Press Freedom Day is celebrated across the globe every May
3 to commemorate the fundamental principles of media freedom. The
event calls on member states to guarantee and promote freedom of
information and to remind civil society organizations, other relevant
stakeholders, and the news media in particular, of their central part
in furthering it.
From: A. Papazian
ARMRADIO.AM
03.05.2012 15:46
"Freedom of press: the right to know" is the theme of the exhibition
that opened in Yerevan today to mark World Press Freedom Day.
The event, organized by the Freedom of Information Center of Armenia
NGO in cooperation with the Delegation of the European Union, brought
together journalists, representatives of state institutions, and
members of civil society. The event was also supported by USAID/Armenia
and the OSCE Office in Yerevan.
The aim of the one week exhibition is to reflect on the challenges and
opportunities of exercising the right to information, and to remind
the government, media representatives and the public at large of their
role in achieving this right. All photos/caricatures included in the
exhibition, over 70 in total, will be published in a catalogue.
Head of EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador H.E. Mr. Traian Hristea
welcomed the exhibition as a creative way to demonstrate public
perceptions on access to information and freedom of expression
in Armenia.
"On 3 May we mark World Press Freedom Day. The European Union has
always promoted freedom of opinion and expression, since it is a
fundamental human right. I would like to take this opportunity to
underline the importance of the work of journalists around the world,
who sometimes risk their lives to ensure the freedom of expression. We
hope that we will witness such professional dedication during the
coverage of the upcoming elections in Armenia", he said.
"Free expression and information are key to the respect of human
dignity and critical tools enabling citizens to take an active part
in public life. We hope the exhibition will remind the government,
media and public at large of the role they each can play in achieving
implementation of the right to free speech and information, mentioned
Ambassador Andrey Sorokin, Head of the OSCE Office in Yerevan".
President of the Freedom of Information Centre, Shushan Doydoyan added:
"This is a special exhibition since everybody, including journalists,
citizens, and professional photographers were invited to present their
images on the topic. In the photos the heroes voice their disagreement
towards violence against press freedom, as well as their right to
access information despite the obstacles and barriers they face".
U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern also made remarks commending
the organizers and commenting on the importance of a free press and
access to information for a well-functioning democracy. Ambassador
Heffern encouraged the Freedom of Information Center of Armenia
to continue the good work it does in promoting transparency and
accountability of public institutions.
The World Press Freedom Day is celebrated across the globe every May
3 to commemorate the fundamental principles of media freedom. The
event calls on member states to guarantee and promote freedom of
information and to remind civil society organizations, other relevant
stakeholders, and the news media in particular, of their central part
in furthering it.
From: A. Papazian