The Kurdistan Center for
International Law (KCIL) initiated a project for "Advancing Media
Freedom", it focused on safeguarding journalists' rights in the Kurdistan
Region of Iraq. This involved creating a manual on freedom of expression, with insights
from domestic and law. The training sessions held in Erbil on December 21-22,
2023 for two groups of lawyer and journalists, aimed at enhancing
the legal understanding of lawyers and journalists concerning media laws,
possible access to vital information in their practical careers, and preventing
the misuse of communication tools and maintaining ethical standards in media
coverage of events within the media outlets.
The program delved into
international legal cases, aligning them with Kurdistan Region laws to improve
participants' grasp of freedom of expression and journalists' rights in
parallel with regional applicable laws and international standards of freedom of
press and legal protection for journalists from unfair trail. Notably,
the initiative extended beyond legal aspects, emphasizing the ethical
dimensions of media law. Lawyers were encouraged to consider the social impact
of their work, viewing the protection of media freedom as crucial for
democratic societies.
This effort represents a
significant stride in fostering a supportive environment for journalists and
advancing freedom of expression. this project is implemented by the KCIL and
funded by German Consulate in Erbil.


