Journalists play a fundamental role in the functioning of democracies; the information they provide is important for our choices, whether related to health or elections, and affects our viewpoints. 

Globe International Center said the new measures imposed by Mongolia to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic are restrictive and could be used to undermine free speech in the country. It added that citizens who criticize public officials are being penalized under the guise of combating disinformation in the time of pandemic.

The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between NGO, Globe International Center, and the Mongolian Bar Association was held on January 4, 2018 at Ulaanbaatar’s National Legal Center.

Mongolia’s Globe International Center has been involved in a seven-month international campaign to promote the safety of journalists. The world-wide events culminating each year on November 2nd draw attention to the low conviction rate for violent crimes against media workers.

Agenda for discussion on the occasion of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI).
Venue: Open Society Forum
Date: 2 November 2017 - 2.00 PM — 5.00 PM