{"id":1392,"date":"2017-12-30T21:12:00","date_gmt":"2017-12-30T21:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mediaethics.am\/?p=1392"},"modified":"2024-08-30T21:13:29","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T21:13:29","slug":"meo-outgoing-sessions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mediaethics.am\/en\/public-sessions\/meo-outgoing-sessions\/","title":{"rendered":"MEO Outgoing Sessions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The outgoing sessions are held by Media Ethics Observatory members in the regions of Armenia aiming to introduce regional media, NGO and local self-government representatives with the MEO mission, objectives and activities as well as current documents and self-regulation tools, including the procedure of applying to MEO with complaints regarding the violations of the Code of Ethics of Armenian Media and Journalists<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The events are organized within the framework of \u201cMedia for Informed Civic Engagement\u201d project, carried out by Yerevan Press Club in partnership with Media Initiatives Center, supported by USAID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sessions are live-streamed on Ustream.tv and uploaded on YPC YouTube channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2193 2017<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

November 16, 2017 Outgoing Session in Vayk, Vayots Dzor Region<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Vayk InfoTun attended by the members of MEO. At the beginning of the session Mesrop Harutyunian, MEO Coordinator and media expert, shared with the representatives of media, NGOs, local self-government bodies of Vayots Dzor region the Self-Regulation Initiative in Armenia, the principles of the operation and activities of MEO. Afterwards, the MEO members held an open discussion and adopted the Guidelines on the Coverage of Elections and Referendums<\/a>, as well as discussed the appeals presented by MEO to Consultative Commission to Confront Propaganda of Media Self-Regulatory Organizations Network<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 16, 2017 Outgoing Session in Ijevan, Tavush Region<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Ijevan InfoTun attended by the members of MEO. At the beginning of the session Mesrop Harutyunian, MEO Coordinator and media expert, shared with the representatives of media, NGOs, local self-government bodies of Tavush region the Self-Regulation Initiative in Armenia, the principles of the operation and activities of MEO. Afterwards, the MEO members held an open discussion of the appeal of freelance journalist Tehmineh Yenokyan, who asked MEO to clarify, whether it is fair to accuse a journalist, if the video materials shot by him\/her during public events are later used by law enforcement bodies for instituting a criminal case. Based on the discussion, MEO released its expert opinion on the issue<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 30, 2017 Outgoing Session in Armavir, Armavir Region<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Armavir InfoTun attended by MEO members. At the beginning of the session Mesrop Harutyunian, MEO coordinator and media expert, introduced to the representatives of media, NGOs and local self-government bodies of Armavir region the process of establishment of self-regulation system in Armenia \u2013 from the first steps to the adoption of Code of Ethics of Armenian Media and Journalists. The principles of MEO operation and some of the latest MEO judgments were also presented. Afterwards, the MEO members held an open discussion and adopted the Guidelines on Conduct of Journalists and Media during Wars, Armed Confrontations and Internal Conflicts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2193 2016<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

October 14, 2016 Outgoing Session in Goris, Syunik Region<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Goris InfoTun attended by the members of MEO. At the beginning of the session Mesrop Harutyunian, MEO Coordinator and media expert, shared with the representatives of media, NGOs, local self-government bodies of Syunik region the progress of Self-Regulation Initiative in Armenia, familiarized them with the principles of the operation and activities of MEO. Afterwards, the MEO members held an open discussion of the complaint of Gevorg Hayrapetyan on the piece \u201cThe Police of Aparan found the 20-year-old woman, whose fellow villagers thought she had been dragged away by a bear\u201d published on Shamshyan.com. Based on the discussion, MEO released its opinion on the complaint<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2193 2015<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

All the three sessions in 2015 were devoted to the tools of self-regulation and the documents adopted this year by MEO<\/a> \u2013 Social Media Guidelines for News Personnel and Guidelines for Armenian Media, Developed Based on the Delfi AS v. Estonia<\/em> European Court of Human Rights Judgment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 24, 2015 Outgoing Session in Vanadzor, Lori Region<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the editorial office of \u201cLori\u201d TV company attended by three MEO members (media expert Mesrop Harutyunian, Chairman of Committee to Protect Freedom of Expression Ashot Melikian and Media.am producer Gegham Vardanian) and representatives of 17 media, NGO, local self-government bodies of Vanadzor and Lori region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 20, 2015 Outgoing Session in Martuni, Gegharkunik Region<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Martuni InfoTun attended by three MEO members (media expert Mesrop Harutyunian, Chairman of Committee to Protect Freedom of Expression Ashot Melikian and Chief Editor of \u201cAnalyticon\u201d journal Gegham Baghdasarian) and representatives of 12 media, NGO, local self-government bodies of Martuni and Gegharkunik region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 30, 2015 Outgoing Session in Gyumri, Shirak Region<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Gyumri InfoTun attended by two MEO members (media expert Mesrop Harutyunian and Media.am producer Gegham Vardanian) and representatives of 18 media, NGO, local self-government bodies of Gyumri and Shirak region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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