We support the strengthening of digital security for civil society organizations, human rights defenders and activists, as well as media outlets and journalists in Armenia. We also contribute to the security of their digital infrastructure through IT audits and risk assessments.
Media Diversity Institute - Armenia
We strive to leverage the potential of traditional media, social media, and emerging technologies to protect human rights in Armenia
Our activities
The main directions of our activities
We research developments related to internet freedom, personal data protection, freedom of expression, digital incidents, and cyber threats in Armenia, the Caucasus, and Europe, and publish the results in the form of reports.
We advocate for strengthening the legal framework around digital rights and for policy reforms related to internet freedom, freedom of expression, privacy, data protection, and the ethical use of artificial intelligence.
We promote digital literacy, media literacy, and critical thinking, as well as awareness of personal data protection, AI, SEO, and SMM among broad audiences, ranging from journalists and civil society organizations to parents, teachers, youth, and teenagers.
We counter disinformation by developing methodological tools for fact-checking and monitoring, providing reliable and evidence-based information, and collaborating with local and international fact-checking organizations and networks.
About Us
We initiate institutional projects that operate under distinct brands, including CyberHUB-AM, dpHUB-AM, CyberChat, moderAItor, and others.
Media Diversity Institute (MDI Armenia) was founded in 2006 as a branch of the London-based Media Diversity Institute. It is now registered in Armenia as an independent non-governmental organization and operates as a fully autonomous entity.
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2006
We are in Armenia
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Implemented projects
Our Initiatives
In the lead-up to the 2026 parliamentary elections
Fact-Checking and FIMI Monitoring Mission
In the lead-up to the 2026 parliamentary elections, we collaborate with the inFact fact-checking network in Armenia and PopUp Newsroom, supporting media outlets in conducting fact-checking and countering disinformation and hybrid warfare narratives. At the same time, we continuously monitor Armenia’s information environment and publish weekly reports analyzing emerging narratives, trends, and developments.
- Trainings for journalists
- Digital security support
- Digital Infrastructure support
- Fact-Checking and Verification
- Monitoring reports
- Communication with international diplomatic missions
Digital Security Support for Civil Society
The Media Diversity Institute implements the Digital Support for Civil Society program, within which the IT Support Platform and the Digital Threat Research Lab operate.
