MEDIA AND FREEDOMS

The Media and Freedoms Program of the Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression starts from the fact that freedom of expression and belief is the basis on which free and democratic societies are built, and it seeks to work on that through:

Encouraging the transformation of the media from an instrument of war into an instrument of peace and liberating the media from state control
Combating impunity for crimes against journalists.
upport and development of professional and independent media.
Providing a comprehensive support platform for media workers and freedoms defenders capable of responding to their needs and enabling them to develop their capabilities.
Combating hate speech and incitement to violence and all forms of discrimination in the media.
Reviewing local legislation, laws and instructions and submitting scientific proposals to bring them in line with international standards.
Supporting enabling approaches based on participation and gender equality, and managing diversity and disagreement.
Lobbying through advocacy campaigns with international partners and through UN mechanisms

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Journalist House

The Strategic litigation project (SLP) of the Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression (SCM) specialises in legal case-building on war crimes and crimes against humanity in Syria.

02Project

Media Performance Observer

In September 2017. the Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression, in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), launched the first phase of the Hate Speech and Incitement to Violence Project in the Syrian media project.

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