Period: November 15 2024 – November 15 2025
Donor Organization: USAID; Internews in Armenia
Implementer: Media Diversity Institute
Project Objective: The project aims to enhance the digital security of Armenian media outlets, support independent journalism, and advocate for fair and open digital landscape and free internet legislation.
The goals and objectives of MDI Armenia’s project component are to:
- Safeguard the Armenian media environment by bolstering digital security։
- Enhance the digital security infrastructure of strategic partner media outlets.
- Develop the institutional capacity of the strategic partner media outlets by creating digital security, social media and community moderation policies and guidelines for them.
- Mitigate the impact of digital security incidents on media outlets and journalists.
- Equip media professionals with the knowledge and skills to safeguard their online activities.
- Raise awareness about digital security threats and best practices.
- Engage in advocacy activities, aimed at creating a fair and free digital space for the Armenian media։
- Enhance collaboration between Armenian media outlets and global tech organizations.
- Promote policies that protect internet freedom and digital rights.
